Mechanical Engineering at uOttawa: Admission Average
University of Ottawa · Ottawa, ON
What average do you need for Mechanical Engineering at uOttawa?
Mechanical Engineering at University of Ottawa typically admits students with averages in the high 80s, roughly 85–89%. It ranks #4 of 13 uOttawa programs by admission average.
Good co-op outcomes in Ottawa's engineering sector.
How competitive is it?
Of the 18 universities we track that offer it, 3 ask for a higher average and none ask for a lower average.
As a rough guide, 89% or higher is above the typical range, 85% up to 89% is inside it, and 81% up to 85% is a reach. Cut-offs move every year, so apply to a mix of schools.
Ontario applicants are assessed on their top six Grade 12 U/M courses, including the program's prerequisites. Work out yours with the Best 6 calculator.
Mechanical Engineering at other universities
- University of Waterloo – low 90s
- University of British Columbia – high 80s (BC) / low 90s (OOP)
- McGill University – high 80s-low 90s
- McMaster University – high 80s
- Western University – high 80s
- Carleton University – high 80s
- Ontario Tech University – high 80s
- University of Windsor – high 80s
- Toronto Metropolitan University – high 80s
- University of Victoria – high 80s
- Concordia University – high 80s
- University of Alberta – high 80s
- University of Calgary – high 80s
- University of Manitoba – high 80s
- University of Saskatchewan – high 80s
- University of New Brunswick – high 80s
- Memorial University of Newfoundland – high 80s
Typical high school prerequisites
- English
- Advanced Functions
- Calculus & Vectors
- Physics
- Chemistry
First-year courses
- Calculus I & II
- Physics (Mechanics)
- Engineering Drawing
- Statics
- Chemistry
These are typical for Mechanical Engineering programs across Canada. About the Mechanical Engineering degree
After a Mechanical Engineering degree
Mechanical Engineering usually takes 4 years.
- Mechanical Engineer – $70,000 to $140,000
- Aerospace Engineer – $75,000 to $175,000
- Civil Engineer – $70,000 to $140,000
- Mechanical engineering is sometimes called the most employable degree in Canada - employers span every sector.
- Strong physics is absolutely required - G12 physics is a prerequisite at most schools.
- Robotics (VEX, FIRST) is the best extracurricular for mechanical engineering applicants.
Applying to uOttawa
The University of Ottawa is Canada's largest bilingual (English-French) university and sits in the heart of the nation's capital. Its proximity to Parliament Hill, federal departments, and national institutions makes it uniquely positioned for students interested in law, political science, public policy, and government.
University of Ottawa is in Ottawa, ON, was founded in 1848 and has about 49,000 students. Domestic tuition is about $6,100 a year and co-op is available.
Deadlines: OUAC (Ontario) January 15.
- Being bilingual (English-French) genuinely elevates your candidacy at uOttawa and opens federal career doors.
- Ottawa co-op placements often include federal government departments - unmatched for public policy students.
- The law school has two programs: Common Law (English) and Civil Law (French/bijural) - both excellent.
Other uOttawa programs
- Common Law (JD) – LSAT + GPA dependent
- Civil Law (LLL - French) – LSAT + GPA dependent
- Computer Science – high 80s
- Software Engineering – high 80s-low 90s
- Electrical Engineering – high 80s
- Health Sciences (BHSc) – high 80s-low 90s
- Nursing (BScN) – high 80s-low 90s
- Biochemistry – high 80s
- Political Science – high 70s-low 80s
- International Studies – high 70s-low 80s
- Criminology – high 70s-low 80s
- Psychology – high 70s-low 80s
- Education (BEd) – mid 70s
- Social Work (BSW) – high 70s