Among them, four Canadian schools made the list: the University of Toronto, the University of British Columbia, McGill University, and the University of Waterloo. The following article provides a detailed analysis of the engineering programs at these four universities, as well as their undergraduate admission requirements.
The rankings are as follows:
Top 50 Engineering and Technology Universities 2011-2012
University of Toronto 18
University of British Columbia 33
McGill University 47
University of Waterloo 48
Since Canadian universities do not participate in rankings by private organizations, they are at a disadvantage in these lists. Furthermore, the sponsorship of these ranking agencies by schools in countries that have industrialized their education systems has placed Canadian universities in a somewhat awkward position. However, in terms of strength, output, and quality, Canadian universities are undoubtedly excellent!
University of Toronto
As a prestigious, long-standing Canadian institution, the University of Toronto's Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering boasts numerous renowned professors and scholars. Students and professors from the Faculty of Engineering have received many awards, including 15 Nobel laureates.
The University of Toronto's Faculty of Engineering offers 9 undergraduate programs:
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Industrial (Systems) Engineering
Materials Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Mineral Engineering
Engineering Science
Admission Requirements: Average score of 85, IELTS 6.5, with no individual band below 6.0. For conditional admission, IELTS 5.0 or higher.
University of British Columbia
UBC is a famous university in British Columbia, Western Canada. In the 2011 Maclean's University Rankings, UBC ranked 2nd among medical-doctoral universities. It is particularly outstanding in engineering and is the largest source of high-end industrial talent in Western Canada.
The UBC Faculty of Applied Science offers 11 undergraduate programs:
Chemical & Biological Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Engineering Physics
Environmental Engineering
Geological Engineering
Integrated Sciences
Materials Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Wood Products Processing
Admission Requirements: Average score of 85, IELTS 6.5, with no individual band below 6.0. For conditional admission, IELTS 5.5~6.0.
McGill University
McGill is a prestigious Canadian university located in Montreal, Quebec. The campus is beautiful, with antique, green-roofed European-style buildings complementing modern structures, creating a unique landscape in downtown Montreal. McGill University enjoys a high reputation in Canada, and its research standards are world-renowned.
Architecture
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering
Electrical Engineering
General Engineering Program
Materials Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Mining Engineering
Software Engineering
Admission Requirements: Average score of 80, IELTS 6.5. No conditional admission.
University of Waterloo
Waterloo ranks first in the comprehensive university category in Maclean's magazine. It describes the University of Waterloo as a leading institution among Canadian universities, noting that its students perform exceptionally well compared to those at other universities. In 15 rankings, the University of Waterloo has ranked first 13 times. Maclean's describes the university as "strongest in mathematics, engineering, and computer science," and characterizes the university as "internationally recognized as an unprecedented success." (The above is excerpted from Wiki)
Waterloo offers the following undergraduate engineering programs:
Architectural Studies (BAS)
Chemical Engineering (BASc)
Civil Engineering (BASc)
Computer Engineering (BASc)
Electrical Engineering (BASc)
Environmental Engineering (BASc)
Geological Engineering (BASc)
Management Engineering (BASc)
Mechanical Engineering (BASc)
Mechatronics Engineering (BASc)
Nanotechnology Engineering (BASc)
Software Engineering (BSE)
Systems Design Engineering (BASc)
Admission Requirements: Average score of 85, IELTS 6.5. No conditional admission.