Engineering Science at UofT: Admission Average
University of Toronto · Toronto, ON
What average do you need for Engineering Science at UofT?
Engineering Science at University of Toronto typically admits students with averages in the mid-to-high 90s, roughly 91–98%. It ranks #3 of 16 UofT programs by admission average.
One of the hardest undergrad programs in Canada. Highly theoretical first two years.
How competitive is it?
Of the 2 universities we track that offer it, none ask for a higher average and 1 asks for a lower average.
As a rough guide, 98% or higher is above the typical range, 91% up to 98% is inside it, and 87% up to 91% 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.
Engineering Science at other universities
- Simon Fraser University – high 80s
Typical high school prerequisites
- English
- Advanced Functions
- Calculus & Vectors
- Physics
- Chemistry
First-year courses
- Multivariable Calculus
- Linear Algebra
- Classical Mechanics
- Electricity & Magnetism
- Programming
These are typical for Engineering Science programs across Canada. About the Engineering Science degree
After a Engineering Science degree
Engineering Science usually takes 4 years. Many graduates go on to graduate or professional school.
- Mechanical Engineer – $70,000 to $140,000
- Electrical Engineer – $75,000 to $155,000
- Aerospace Engineer – $75,000 to $175,000
- AI / Machine Learning Engineer – $95,000 to $200,000+
- EngSci at UofT is genuinely one of the hardest undergrad programs in North America - the first two years have very high failure rates.
- If you survive the first two years, the specialisations (Robotics, AI, Aerospace, Electrical, etc.) are world-class.
- Many EngSci graduates go directly to top PhD programs at MIT, Stanford, and other elite institutions.
Applying to UofT
The University of Toronto consistently ranks among Canada's top two universities and among the top 35 in the world. It is a sprawling, research-intensive institution with three campuses in the Greater Toronto Area. UofT is known for its exceptional depth across virtually every discipline, Nobel-calibre faculty, and strong connections to Toronto's finance, tech, and healthcare industries. The sheer size and academic intensity can be daunting for some students, but those who thrive here benefit from unmatched resources and prestige.
University of Toronto is in Toronto, ON, was founded in 1827 and has about 103,000 students. Domestic tuition is about $6,200 a year, co-op is available and first-year residence is guaranteed.
Deadlines: OUAC (Ontario) January 15; direct application N/A - OUAC only for Ontario students.
- UofT's supplemental application is taken seriously - generic answers are screened out quickly.
- Grade 12 marks matter most, but Grade 11 marks are used for early conditional offers.
- The internal competition for certain programs (notably Life Sciences to Med) is extremely intense.
Other UofT programs
- Computer Science – low-to-mid 90s
- TrackOne, Undeclared Engineering – low 90s
- Electrical & Computer Eng. – low-to-mid 90s
- Mechanical & Industrial Eng. – low 90s
- Rotman Commerce – low 90s
- Life Sciences (Pre-Med) – high 80s-low 90s
- Cognitive Science – high 80s
- Statistics – high 80s-low 90s
- Architecture – high 80s
- Kinesiology & Physical Education – high 80s
- Arts & Science – high 80s
- Global Affairs – high 80s
- Mathematics – high 80s-low 90s
- Physics – high 80s
- Nursing (BScN) – high 80s-low 90s