DISCOVER

ENGINEERING
VIEWBOOK 2023-2024
Pictured below is the Stewart Blusson Visualization Laboratory, a leading-
edge facility within the Myhal Centre for Engineering Innovation &
Entrepreneurship. Featuring an 11 metre-wide immersive video wall with
ultra-high-resolution technology, it enables students to experience larger-
than-life images, videos, models and simulations.

TRADITIONAL LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We wish to acknowledge this land on which the University of Toronto operates.
For thousands of years it has been the traditional land of the Huron-Wendat,
the Seneca, and the Mississaugas of the Credit. Today, this meeting place is
still the home to many Indigenous people from across Turtle Island and we are
grateful to have the opportunity to work on this land.
 Table of Contents
ENGINEERING FOR THE WORLD 2
INNOVATION 4
TORONTO 5
STUDENT LIFE 6
CO-OP & CAREER 8
SUPPORT & COMMUNITY 10
CUSTOMIZE YOUR EDUCATION 12

#1
We are Canada’s top-ranked
PROGRAMS AT A GLANCE
– TrackOne, Undeclared
– Chemical Engineering
14

engineering school. U of T – Civil Engineering

Engineering placed two spots
higher than the next Canadian
– Electrical & Computer Engineering

150
school in the 2022 QS World – Industrial Engineering
University Rankings for – Materials Engineering
Engineering and Technology – Mechanical Engineering

YEARS – Mineral Engineering

– Engineering Science
– Minors & Certificates

100+
2023 marks
U of T Engineering’s
ADMISSIONS & FINANCES 20
150th anniversary

Countries our

#1 160+
students call home

30%
90+
U of T is first in Canada and Partner universities
International students in
21st in the world for producing worldwide for study or
first-year engineering studies
the most employable research opportunities
graduates (QS Graduate
Engineering student clubs Employability Rankings 2022)
and teams to explore

360+ 40%
Companies employ

700+ 22
Engineering minors
$15.7B
Injected into the Canadian
For the past five years, U of T
Engineering’s first-year class
has been near or above
engineering co-op and certificates to economy per year as a result of 40% women, the highest
students each year customize your degree U of T’s research proportion in Canada
 Engineering
Whether you aspire to improve access to clean water, leverage AI to support
health care, or create more sustainable ways to move people through urban
environments, your success depends on being able to think and act with a

for the World global perspective.

U of T Engineering provides an education that builds on technical and

Learn more: design skills with a deep understanding of the social, economic, ethical
uofteng.ca/e4tw and cultural contexts that impact engineering solutions. Through practical
experience, you’ll learn to collaborate with diverse team members, and
develop the resilience to be at home anywhere in the world.
The world is always changing
— challenging how we live and Our community of innovators represents more than 100 countries and
interact with our environment a rich spectrum of backgrounds and experiences. Your courses are led
and each other. Where most see by world-renowned professors who will challenge you to explore how
uncertainty, engineers see immense technology, innovation and society intersect. Throughout your academic
opportunity to shape the future. journey, you will apply your skills and knowledge in the real world by
working with industry, NGOs and academic partners — both locally and
abroad.

We are immensely proud of all the ways our students and alumni inspire
change in their communities and around the world. We look forward to
helping you harness your potential as an engineer for the world.

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 1 CANADA 2 COSTA RICA
In 2019, industrial engineering student Natalie Electrical and computer engineering student
Enriquez-Birch was among 22 young leaders Diego Amores and his team members designed a
selected to attend the Arctic Youth Ambassador solar panel installation for an isolated community
Caucus in Iqaluit. In 2020, Natalie served as in Costa Rica as part of their fourth-year capstone
co-president of U of T’s Engineers Without Borders course. Diego is also pursuing a certificate in Global
chapter, and last year she held the role of Equity & Engineering, which is part of U of T’s Global Scholars
Inclusivity Director within the Engineering Society. program.

3 DUBAI 4 FRANCE 5 NIGERIA

Engineering Science student Erin Richardson and Through the PEY Co-op Program, Carmelle Jennifer (Chen Yu) Wang and three of her classmates
her team designed and built a unique experiment to Chatterjee worked at VALSEM Industries SAS, an worked virtually with students in Nigeria on a joint
examine the impact of spaceflight on astronauts’ anti-corrosion industrial film and packaging project to build a low-cost biogas generator for remote
genes. Their experimental apparatus was tested company based in Lachelle, France. During her communities in Africa’s most populous country. The
aboard the National Research Council Canada’s 12-month work term last year, she was in charge of project was part of the Multidisciplinary Capstone
(NRC) Falcon-20 jet and the team travelled to devising the environmental roadmap for the Design Course as well as the Global Classrooms project,
Dubai to present their work at the 2021 company, as well as developing more sustainable which enables students from U of T Engineering to
International Aeronautical Congress. products. Read more about PEY Co-op on page 8. collaborate with peers from institutions worldwide.

6 SINGAPORE 7 SYRIA 8 USA

In 2022, industrial engineering student Kyra Recent civil engineering graduate Salim Hourieh In April 2022, the University of Toronto
Nankivell went on a six-month entrepreneurial joined U of T Engineering from Syria with an interest Supermileage Team travelled to Indianapolis with
exchange to Singapore. She sharpened her in sustainable urban growth. As a student, he their custom-built car for the three-day Shell
programming skills by working on augmented reality served as vice-president of the World University Eco-marathon Competition on the famed Indy 500
projects at Hiverlab — an emerging tech and Services of Canada, an organization that sponsors track. More than 50 teams from across North
immersive media company — and honed her students from refugee camps to study in Canada. America participated in the competition to design,
business skills with a course from the National Through their efforts, Salim’s team was able to build and operate the most energy-efficient vehicle
University of Singapore. directly sponsor two students to study at U of T. possible. Read more about our vibrant student clubs
and teams on page 6.

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 The U of T Engineering aUToronto team has placed first in
the Autodrive Challenge for the past five straight years,
with their most recent win in June 2022. The annual
North American intercollegiate competition challenges
student teams to build a fully autonomous passenger
vehicle that can navigate an urban driving course
successfully. The aUToronto team consists of
faculty supervisors working alongside
current graduate and undergraduate
U of T Engineering students.

Pictured above is Zeus, a self-driving Chevrolet Bolt that U of T Engineering students retrofitted. (Photo: Chude Qian)

Innovation Starts
with an Idea
Learn more:
uofteng.ca/innovation

For an idea to grow into something more, it needs a

collaborative network of diverse peers, experienced
mentors and an environment that invests in, and Curious about
nurtures, entrepreneurial thinking. innovation at
U of T Engineering?
U of T Engineering fosters the perfect ecosystem to see your ideas come to life, whether you’re Tune in to our podcast “Tell me
thinking about new ways to approach research, start a business or create a student team. more: Coffee with Chris Yip”
as our Dean sits down with a
member of our dynamic global
Innovation and entrepreneurship extend beyond the borders of our campus. We take full community to talk about what
advantage of our prime location in the heart of Toronto, collaborating with our neighbours they’re working on.
in the MaRS Discovery District, world-class hospitals, firms in Canada’s financial district uofteng.ca/TellMeMore
and major multinational organizations headquartered here.

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 Greektown
Koreatown

Church-Wellesley
Village
U of T
Little Italy

Kensington Market Hospital Row

Little India

Chinatown

Financial District

Entertainment District

St. Lawrence Market

Union Station
Distillery District

Billy Bishop Airport

Life in Toronto Islands

Toronto
1 2

Learn more:
uofteng.ca/toronto
Companies like Netflix, Twitter, Union Station is Canada’s
With more than 140 cultures represented Shopify, DoorDash and NVIDIA all largest transportation hub with
have a strong presence in Toronto connections to trains, subways,
across 158 neighbourhoods, Toronto is a — it’s no wonder the city ranks streetcars and buses. The station
welcoming place where the world comes among the top five in the world for also connects to the largest
together. As North America’s fourth-largest tech talent and opportunity. This underground pathway in the world,
city and its safest, Toronto is a cosmopolitan makes Toronto an excellent place to and both airports that serve
find work opportunities and build Toronto: Pearson International
hub for arts, culture, food, sports, your future career. (YYZ) and Billy Bishop (YTZ).
technology and business.

3 4 5

Fans celebrated as the Canadian Toronto hosts the world at several Little Italy, Greektown and Hospital Row is a stretch of world-
men’s national soccer team annual festivals and celebrations, Chinatown are a few of the many class hospitals and research centres
qualified for the 2022 FIFA World including the Toronto International cultural hubs close to campus. With located next to U of T — many of
Cup for the first time in 36 years. Film Festival, the Indigenous more than 7,500 restaurants across which partner with our researchers
Arts Festival, Pride Toronto and Toronto, you can eat your way and employ our students for co-op
Caribbean Carnival. around the world. and summer work.

Photos credits: 1. Unsplash, Mwangi Gatheca 2. Unsplash, Sean Thoman 3. Canada Soccer / by Martin Bazyl 4. Ashley Duffas 5. Unsplash, Avel Chuklanov

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Vibrant Student Life @ChiragVariawa
Today @uoft_eng_fyo
and @uoftengineering
Learn more: hosted the First-year
uofteng.ca/studentlife Engineering Exam Jam!

From the earliest days of our Faculty’s

history, students have referred to
U of T Engineering and its
community spirit as Skule™
(pronounced “school”).
LinkedIn@JoshuaPius
I am extremely happy to share that
Community pride, passion and camaraderie runs strong
last Friday I was able to represent
among engineering students inside and outside of the the University of Toronto Engineering
classroom. graduating class of 2022 as the
Valedictorian. I am beyond honoured and
grateful to have received this opportunity.
Whatever your interests or hobbies — from designing a
solar powered vehicle to playing in a music ensemble—
there is a student group or co-curricular activity for you.
There are more than 90 teams in U of T Engineering and
another 800 across U of T. And if you can’t find a club
that suits your interests, you’ll have the support to start @darsh_jain1
your own. Cheers to a weekend of adventures, body
positivity, rainbows and great company
#pride
Participation in co-curricular activities at The
Entrepreneurship Hatchery and Troost Institute for
Leadership Education in Engineering will further
complement your engineering education, improving your
communication, teamwork and professional skills.

@uoftengineering
A cherished #UofTEngineering tradition,
Skule™️ Nite celebrated its 100th
anniversary with an unforgettable virtual
show : http://uofteng.ca/hGCOrT

@uoftengineering
Taking the world stage: #UofTEngineering
@civmin student Lucia Stafford
represented #Canada in the 1,500-metre
race at the #Tokyo2020 Olympic Games

@uoftengdean
Great to check out #uoftbog this afternoon.
Cool to see the design of this next
generation concrete toboggan @civmin
@uoftengineering

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 @humans.of.skule
“Something I really like about UofT is
that you’re constantly surrounded by
hard-working, smart people. Someone’s
always doing something interesting and
there’s always someone smarter than
you that’s willing to give you a helping
hand.
- Aakash Budhera, EngSci 2T2
- Andreea Varlan

@skuledragonboat @uoftengineering
Great boat practice today! It feels great to #ICYMI: This past Saturday,
be back on the water and Iron Dragons #UofTEngineering students
is super excited for the season and what’s came together to celebrate their
to come! achievements and look to the future
in an in-person #IronRing ceremony.
Congrats from @uoftengineering @skuleskiclub
!
Ice skating rink in front of our hotel
Nice game of hockey played

@itsyourgirlshelina
I dreamt of this day 5 years ago…now
it’s HISTORY.
Residence
I’m so proud to be the first female Living in residence is an excellent way to immerse yourself
Engineer in my family and generation! in university life. Residence is guaranteed for all new full-
time students entering their first year of undergraduate
study for the first time. See page 20 for details on how to
apply for residence.

“Living in Chestnut Residence is a lot of

@skuleorchestra
fun. In addition to having meals with
Last rehearsal before friends in the buffet-style dining hall
recording…
and playing pool in The Urban, it’s great
getting to know my neighbour Professor
Variawa. He is part of the faculty-in-
residence program.”
­— Ernie Lee, Year 3 Civil Engineering

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A Co-op Designed for Future
Engineering Professionals
Learn more:
uofteng.ca/coop

You can graduate with up to 20 months of meaningful

work experience while earning a competitive salary, creating JOINING CO-OP IS EASY!
an extensive network and gaining professional skills you’ll Opt in to PEY Co-op by indicating your
leverage for years to come. interest during the U of T Engineering
application process (see page 20 for details).

We deliver our flagship work experience program through the Professional Experience
Year Co-op Program (PEY Co-op), which boasts a 40-year track record. The program
has been designed in collaboration with industry partners and engineering leadership
experts to help you build your professional profile and prepare for long-term career
success.

PEY CO-OP IN THREE STAGES

1 LAY YOUR FOUNDATION 2 APPLY YOUR KNOWLEDGE 3 SHOWCASE YOUR TALENT

Foundational programming begins in your first Apply to and interview for co-op positions While on the job, you’ll immerse yourself as a
year at U of T Engineering and continues into that align with your goals. Through our full-time employee. You will be introduced to a
the second year. Engage with programming robust network of employers, you’ll have professional environment in your summer
designed to orient you to different industries access to 1,900+ jobs around the world and co-op work term and gain workplace experience.
and help you set professional goals. You’ll across every industry sector. Students seek Working for 12 to 16 consecutive months after
also practice the skills you’ll need to secure employment during two main recruitment your third year will give you ample opportunity
employment during the co-op recruitment cycles: in second year in preparation for an to make meaningful professional contributions
cycle, including: developing your job search optional summer work term, and in third year and build a valuable network. If you participate
strategy; writing industry-ready resumes and in preparation for a 12-to-16-month work in both work terms, you will have accrued up to
cover letters; making a positive impression; term. 20 months of paid professional work experience
and navigating complex work situations. before you graduate.

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 Kimberly Lai completed her 16-month co-op work term at Safran Landing Systems, a global company that designs and
manufactures aircraft landing gear. As a Systems Architecture Intern, Kimberly helped to develop a model-based-systems
engineering platform for the development of landing gear systems. While her office was located in Ajax, Ontario, she collaborated
with engineers all over the world, and had the opportunity to travel to France to work with industry experts.

“Since my co-op position was over a year long, I was able to take on more
responsibility such as designing the architectural framework for all system
models and contributing to current bids. I truly felt like a part of the team
and that my inputs and opinions were valued. My experience really helped
me grow professionally and as an individual. It allowed me to gain deep
insight into what working in the aerospace industry is like.”
— Kimberly Lai, recent Engineering Science graduate

Leverage U of T You’ll have access All co-op positions Graduate with up to Your co-op experience can
Engineering’s connections to 1,900+ positions are paid. Last year, 20 months of count toward obtaining
to 360+ companies across a broad range students earned an professional experience your P.Eng. designation,
worldwide, including of industries and average 12-month salary from two different giving you a head start on
Honda, IBM, Sanofi geographies; one in of $53,000 CAD (highest companies across two work earning your professional
Pasteur, Shell 10 students works annual salary was terms after second and engineering license after
and more. outside Canada. $101,000 CAD). third year. graduation.

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Your Success is Our Success
Learn more:
uofteng.ca/success

Our tight-knit community thrives because success is a shared

goal. You’ll find support among your fellow classmates,

94%
in your professors and teaching assistants, and in the staff
members who facilitate a range of specialized services that
address the needs of engineering students. In addition to
the engineering-specific services listed below, every student of first-year engineering students
has access to robust university services including the Health move into second year. For those
who choose a different path,
& Wellness Centre, Academic Success Centre, Accessibility academic advisors help them to
Services and the Centre for International Experience. navigate program transfers.

MENTAL HEALTH & ACADEMIC SUPPORT

FOR ENGINEERING STUDENTS
The First Year Office team supports your transition to life as a U of T Engineering student.
This includes a dedicated team of academic advisors who provide personalized guidance
as you navigate your first year. After first year and for the remainder of your degree, your
departmental advisor will support you through your academic journey.

The Registrar’s Office oversees all administrative aspects of your education, including
financial aid and course scheduling. The Registrar’s Office facilitates access to a
learning strategist, an advisor for international students, a wellness counsellor and an
accessibility advisor.

The Mental Health Programs Officer supports students in navigating mental health
resources and leads initiatives within U of T Engineering to support student well-being.
This role works closely with the Skule™ Mental Wellness Director, who creates student
programming and opportunities centred around enhancing mental health and wellness
within the community.
Your professors are more than
A Student Life Programs Coordinator supports engineering students living at Chestnut teachers and renowned researchers.
Residence by overseeing programming and working collaboratively with the First Year
Office and Faculty in Residence. They are mentors, collaborators and
advocates for your success
U of T Engineering’s Office of Diversity, Inclusion & Professionalism joins several other
groups and positions within the Faculty that are dedicated to creating an environment
and culture free of harassment, discrimination and intolerance. MEET PROFESSOR JASON BAZYLAK
Professor Bazylak teaches Engineering Strategies
To succeed in your studies and beyond, you’ll need a strong foundation in leadership, & Practice, a first-year design course in the Core 8
communication and math. We created the Troost Institute for Leadership Education in programs. He guides teams of students as they work
Engineering, Engineering Communication Program and the Math Aid Office to support your with real clients on design challenges. His passion
development in these areas. for the community extends far beyond the walls
of the classroom. He is an active member of the
The Engineering Career Centre facilitates the PEY Co-op experience at U of T Engineering Engineering Positive Space committee and serves
and offers a range of programming to help prepare you for your future career. as the Dean’s Advisor on Indigenous Initiatives.

As a U of T Engineering student, you will be eligible to join U of T Engineering CONNECT, an

online network of more than 12K alumni, students, faculty, staff and industry leaders. It’s
a great way to access alumni mentors, potential job leads and more.

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 U of T Engineering students, staff and faculty came
together with Indigenous community members
for the First Nations House Tipi Raising in
August 2021. The tipi raising is a step toward
creating more Indigenous spaces on campus.

Our Diverse Community ADDITIONAL WAYS U of T SUPPORTS AND

PROMOTES EQUITY AND INCLUSION:
Learn more: Student-run associations such as the National Society of
uofteng.ca/diversity Black Engineers, Women in Science and Engineering,
Queer Sphere, Muslim Students’ Association and the
Diversity deepens the engineering creative process Indigenous Students Association host a range of special
events and outreach activities year-round. The Engineering
and enriches the student experience. We are committed Society also has a dedicated Equity & Inclusivity Director.
to creating an equitable and inclusive community,
and to increasing access to engineering studies for All U of T students can access on-campus medical and
communities that have historically been mental health support and services through doctors,
counsellors and psychologists. Students also have
underrepresented within the profession. access to 24-7 counselling support offered in
numerous languages.

Students with disabilities can connect with

Accessibility Services to discuss adaptive technology,
accommodations and success strategies.

Indigenous students can tap into a network of centres and

resources across campus, such as First Nations House.

The Sexual & Gender Diversity Office provides

programming, resources and advocacy on sexual and
gender diversity. The St. George campus also has several
gender-neutral bathroom facilities.

The Multi-Faith Centre supports spiritual well-being and

encourages interfaith dialogue. There are dedicated
spaces for prayer and meditation across U of T.

The Anti-Racism & Cultural Diversity Office provides

a safe space for students, faculty and staff to hold
conversation and improve inclusion across the University
A U of T dance troupe performs at the Myhal Centre for Engineering Innovation & Entrepreneurship open house event in 2018. community.

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Customize Your Education Learn more:
uofteng.ca/customize

Through discipline-specific specializations, Academic flexibility combined with a wide range of optional
multidisciplinary minors and certificates, and curricular and co-curricular opportunities means that you graduate
unique professional opportunities, you can equipped with the engineering competencies, professional
customize your U of T Engineering degree to confidence and global perspective to address complex challenges.
meet your own developing interests at every
stage of your academic journey.

START
HERE THE TWO PATHWAYS FIRST YEAR

CORE PROGRAMS First year is about establishing fundamental

knowledge in math, applied and basic sciences,
CORE 8, DECLARED ENGINEERING and design. For this reason, the first-year curricula
If you know what you want to study during your degree, you can for the Core 8 programs and TrackOne are very
apply directly to a Core 8 program: Chemical; Civil; Computer; similar. Topics covered in the first year of all Core

APPLY Electrical; Industrial; Materials; Mechanical; or Mineral.

(See pages 15 to 18 for details)
Programs include:

» Math (linear algebra, calculus)

During the application TRACKONE, UNDECLARED ENGINEERING » Physics

If you’re unsure of how you’d like to focus your first year, the » Chemistry (physical chemistry and/or materials science)
process, you’ll decide TrackOne program allows you to explore several areas across » Programming (Python or C)
how you want to begin engineering. At the end of first year, you will declare which of the » Engineering Design, Communication and Practice
Core 8 programs you will join in second year for the remaining
your journey at U of T three years of your undergraduate degree. (See page 14 for details)
Engineering. There
are two pathways ENGINEERING SCIENCE The Foundation Years establish breadth and depth in
engineering principles and design. Topics include but
you can choose from:
Engineering Science (EngSci) is a direct-entry program designed
for those seeking a unique academic challenge. The first two FOUNDATION YEAR 1
years of the program — called the Foundation Years — are » Calculus, Algebra
common to all EngSci students. In the latter half of your program, » Mathematical Computation
you will specialize in one of eight exciting majors. » Computer Programming (Python and C), Algorithms
(See page 18 for details) » Electric Circuits
» Physics, Material Science
» Engineering Design, Communication and Practice

Optional curricular and Focus your career trajectory while earning

a competitive salary through the immersive

co-curricular opportunities PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE YEAR CO-OP

PROGRAM (page 8)

Here are just a few of the many ways you can add
to your academic journey through optional curricular Advance the frontiers of engineering
through a SUMMER RESEARCH POSITION
and co-curricular opportunities: either on campus or at a partner university
internationally

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 SECOND YEAR THIRD YEAR FOURTH YEAR

Expand your knowledge with more Deepen your knowledge further by Apply the skills and knowledge
courses in your discipline. Gain choosing an area of focus within you’ve developed with the
a greater depth of understanding your Core 8 program (see pages 15 opportunity to complete a team-
through enhanced lab experiences to 18 for discipline-specific areas). based design project.
and design opportunities. Consider taking electives that allow

GRADUATION
you to complete a multidisciplinary
Some students enrolled in the PEY minor or certificate (see page 19).
Co-op Program pursue a summer
work term after their second year. If you opted into the PEY Co-op Whether you plan to work in
Program, this year is particularly
industry, start your own business
important in securing your 12- to
16-month position after third year.
or pursue further studies, you
(See page 8 for details.) will graduate equipped with
strong technical fundamentals,
practical engineering knowledge
mathematics, science, With the Foundation Years Within your EngSci major, you’ll and perspectives to address any
are not limited to: complete, you will now focus have the opportunity to apply
challenge. Students in the Core
your studies on one of eight your knowledge, skills and
FOUNDATION YEAR 2 EngSci majors. Consider taking talents through a team-based
Programs graduate with a Bachelor
» O rdinary Differential Equations, Probability electives that allow you to complete design project and an individual of Applied Science (BASc) degree,
and Statistics, Vector Calculus a minor or certificate (see page 19). research thesis. and Engineering Science students
» Digital and Computer Systems graduate with a Bachelor of
» Quantum Mechanics, Thermodynamics If you opted into the PEY Co-op
Applied Science in Engineering
» Electromagnetism, Waves Program, this year is particularly
» Systems Biology important in securing your 12- to Science (BASc in EngSci).
» Engineering, Society and Critical Thinking 16-month position after third year.
(See page 8 for details.)

Solve a real-world challenge faced Go global by STUDYING ABROAD Join the ALUMNI MENTORSHIP PROGRAM
by a company through a collaborative at 160+ partner universities and benefit from the insight and experience
industry-sponsored project at the worldwide of our U of T Engineering alumni
U of T INSTITUTE FOR MULTIDISCIPLINARY
DESIGN & INNOVATION

Strengthen your leadership competencies Turn your idea into a startup Gain complementary perspective on your
through the TROOST INSTITUTE FOR through THE ENTREPRENEURSHIP studies through an ENGINEERING MINOR
LEADERSHIP EDUCATION IN ENGINEERING HATCHERY OR CERTIFICATE or through an ARTS &
SCIENCE MINOR (page 19)

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Engineering
Programs at a Glance
You can combine any of our 10 academic
programs with a range of leadership,
entrepreneurship, extracurricular and
career-building opportunities — like our
co-op program. All of our programs are
fully accredited* and our degrees are TrackOne,
recognized worldwide. Undeclared Engineering
TrackOne is a first year designed for students interested in
exploring all fields of engineering before joining one of the Core
8 programs in second year. As a TrackOne student, you’ll spend
your first year taking a wide range of courses. This approach

5,600+ 1,600+
helps you discover your interests within U of T Engineering
while developing a strong foundation in key engineering
principles. After successfully completing TrackOne, you are
Undergraduate International guaranteed* a spot in the Core 8 program of your choice —
students students
Chemical, Civil, Computer, Electrical, Industrial, Materials,
Mechanical or Mineral — for the remaining three years of your
BASc degree.

270+ 25+ DID YOU KNOW?

Faculty Research The TrackOne community organizes study groups, game nights, beach
members institutes parties and an annual dinner-dance called the Eight Ball. Alumni of the
program often sew a TrackOne patch onto their coveralls or jackets.

HELPING YOU DECIDE

18 9 The “Introduction to Engineering” course explores how each
engineering field contributes to society, helping you choose your best
fit within the Core 8 programs as you transition to second year. Support
Buildings Academic
from a dedicated TrackOne advisor will also help you with your decision.
departments
The TrackOne curriculum is designed to parallel the courses taken by
first-year students in the Core 8 programs, allowing students a smooth
* Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board transition into second year.
*TrackOne students who achieve a minimum average of 60% in both semesters are guaranteed entry to the
Core 8 program of their choice in second year.

Learn more:
uofteng.ca/trackone

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Chemical
Engineering
Chemical engineers combine chemistry, biology, math and
design to solve global challenges and create innovative
processes and products. As one of the top chemical
engineering programs in Canada, U of T Engineering is at the
forefront of research to develop renewable fuels and energy
sources, use biotechnology to clean up pollution, manufacture
products sustainably, create artificial organs, and fortify foods
to address malnutrition. You’ll put theory into practice in
innovative courses and laboratories, including the unique Unit
Operations Lab, filled with large-scale industrial equipment
including a two-storey distillation column.

AREAS OF FOCUS
» Biomolecular & Biomedical Engineering » M
 aterials Development &
» Bioprocess Engineering Process Engineering
»
»
Chemical Engineering
Environmental Science
» Pulp & Paper
» Surface & Interface Engineering Civil
Engineering
» Informatics » Sustainable Energy

DID YOU KNOW?

In a fourth-year course called Chemical Plant Design, you’ll work in a Civil engineering focuses on the design, infrastructure and
team to design an industrial processing plant in just 10 weeks. sustainability of the structures and systems that support our
daily lives, from the deepest tunnels to the tallest buildings.
SAMPLE PEY CO-OP EMPLOYERS SAMPLE CAREER TRAJECTORIES You will learn from global experts in some of the world’s
Environment & Climate Change Canada Advanced Manufacturing of Biochemicals most advanced and unique facilities. Your courses in applied
Peel Plastic Products Ltd. Bioprocessing structural mechanics, fluid mechanics, geology and engineering
Sanofi Pasteur Finance ecology will prepare you to create solutions that will directly
Thermo Fisher Food Fortification impact quality of life, from designing disaster-resistant
VALSEM Industries SAS (France) Management Consulting structures to building systems that supply clean water to
remote communities.

AREAS OF FOCUS
» Building Science » Mining & Geomechanics
» Construction Management » Structural Engineering
» Environmental Engineering » Transportation Engineering & Planning

DID YOU KNOW?

To learn the art and science of land and water surveying, civil and
mineral engineering students take part in a two-week camp at beautiful
Gull Lake, located three hours north of Toronto. In 2020, U of T Camp
celebrated its 100th anniversary.

SAMPLE PEY CO-OP EMPLOYERS SAMPLE CAREER TRAJECTORIES

Aecon Construction City Planning
CMW Geosciences (Australia) Energy Use and Supply
Ferrovial Agroman (U.S.) Environmental Management
Toronto Hydro Transportation and Infrastructure
Toronto Transit Commission Water Treatment and Sustainable Use

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Electrical & Computer
Engineering
Electrical and computer engineers engage with many
pressing challenges of our time, including the communication
and control of digital information, and the generation and
distribution of energy. In the first two years of both programs,
you’ll study design, math, digital systems, electronics,
communication systems, computer architecture and software.
In your upper years, you’ll focus on two of six cutting-edge
focus areas. The electrical and computer engineering (ECE)
programs are housed within the same department, giving you
access to a breadth of engineering theory and practice to
launch your career in fields like artificial intelligence, health
care, sustainability and more.

AREAS OF FOCUS
» Analog & Digital Electronics » Electromagnetics & Energy Systems
» Communications, Signal Processing & Control » Photonics & Semiconductor Physics
» Computer Hardware & Networks » Software Industrial
DID YOU KNOW?
Engineering
Our ECE department is ranked number one — and one of the
largest — in Canada. Toronto has the highest concentration of Industrial engineers improve the way people interact with
artificial intelligence startups in the world*, and working in technologies and systems. They help organizations run safely,
many of them are our students, professors and alumni. efficiently and sustainably. You will begin the program by
*Source: torontoglobal.ca/ai learning the foundations of industrial engineering: operations
research, programming and human-centered design. In your
SAMPLE PEY CO-OP EMPLOYERS SAMPLE CAREER TRAJECTORIES upper years, you’ll take courses ranging from engineering
IBM Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence psychology to data analytics to business process optimization.
Intel Big Data Industrial engineers see “the big picture,” and apply their
NVIDIA (U.S.) Computer Security expertise everywhere, from streamlining health-care systems to
Scotiabank Medical Device Design rethinking supply chains and the online user experience in the
Tesla Sustainable Energy era of artificial intelligence.

AREAS OF FOCUS
» Human Factors » Operations Research
» Information Engineering » Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

DID YOU KNOW?

Industrial engineering is closely tied to business and health care.
U of T’s connections to Toronto’s financial district and hospitals give you
a significant career advantage.

SAMPLE PEY CO-OP EMPLOYERS SAMPLE CAREER TRAJECTORIES

Environment Canada Big Data Analytics
Ernst & Young (Trinidad and Tobago) Health-care Engineering
Honda Financial Analysis and Planning
Royal Bank of Canada Management Consulting
Walmart Project Management

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Materials
Engineering
Materials engineers design and develop new materials and
advance processes for producing materials sustainably. You’ll
learn how to manipulate the structure and properties of
materials at molecular and atomic levels from professors who
have expertise with a range of applications, including renewable
energy, biomaterials, automotive and aerospace. You’ll
graduate with a solid foundation in how materials behave, and
experience in using state-of-the-art characterization techniques
and computer simulations.

AREAS OF FOCUS
» Biomaterials » Manufacturing with Materials
» Computational Materials & AI » Sustainable Materials Processing
» Design of Materials

DID YOU KNOW? Mechanical

Engineering
The Department of Materials Science & Engineering is home to the
Forensic Engineering certificate — a program that is unique in Canada.

SAMPLE PEY CO-OP EMPLOYERS SAMPLE CAREER TRAJECTORIES

Celestica Advanced Electronics Mechanical engineers understand the world as parts in motion:
Enbridge Biomaterials Engineering from cars to medical devices, all design uses mechanical
Flyability SA (Switzerland) Clean Technologies engineering principles. Our program is renowned for its
Litens Forensic Engineering applied approach, where you can put theory into practice
National Research Council of Canada Manufacturing through unique experiential opportunities both in the lab and
in the field. You’ll take courses in physics, risk assessment,
thermodynamics, biomechanics and sustainable energy. You
will also have the opportunity to learn about the physical
principles of design: how individual components come
together, and how to manufacture objects to make them safe,
economical and easy to use.

AREAS OF FOCUS
» Bioengineering » Mechatronics
» Energy & Environment » Solid Mechanics & Design
» Manufacturing

DID YOU KNOW?

Our M-Space rapid prototyping lab allows students to 3D-print
mechanical parts and build entire mechatronics systems, complete with
embedded controllers and custom-made printed circuit boards.

SAMPLE PEY CO-OP EMPLOYERS SAMPLE CAREER TRAJECTORIES

BMW (U.S.) Advanced Manufacturing
Bombardier Artificial Intelligence
General Motors Canada Communications Systems
Magna Group Robotics
Ontario Power Generation Sustainable Energy

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 Engineering
Science
One of the most distinguished engineering programs in
the world, Engineering Science (EngSci) is for students
who are excited about collaborating with diverse peers to
tackle global challenges. In your first two years, you’ll be
immersed in engineering, math, science, computing, design
and social science. In your last two years, you’ll build on
this multidisciplinary foundation in one of eight majors for
accelerated, discipline-specific learning. Teamwork, resiliency
and determination are keys to success in this rigorous program.
You’ll thrive in a supportive and close-knit student community
with instructors and staff who create an enriched and unique
learning experience.

ENGINEERING SCIENCE MAJORS

» Aerospace Engineering » Engineering Mathematics, Statistics & Finance
» Biomedical Systems Engineering » Engineering Physics

Mineral »
»
Electrical & Computer Engineering
Energy Systems Engineering
»
»
Machine Intelligence
Robotics Engineering

Engineering
DID YOU KNOW?
U of T is one of the few institutions worldwide to offer a program that
Everything that humans use is either caught, grown or mined. integrates enriched science fundamentals with engineering. The EngSci
Mineral engineering is the applied science of our interaction curriculum is nimble, with dynamic majors that evolve and anticipate
with the planet. What sets the Lassonde Mineral Engineering emerging technologies.
program apart is our broad approach to the discipline. Here,
you’ll learn mineral exploration, mine design and management, SAMPLE PEY CO-OP EMPLOYERS SAMPLE CAREER TRAJECTORIES
mineral processing and mining finance from researchers at the Advanced Micro-Devices (AMD) Roughly half of EngSci grads pursue
Lassonde Institute of Mining, as well as industry professionals. Intel graduate studies in engineering and science
Your degree will give you the expertise to lead the way in Loblaw Companies Limited or professional degrees such as business,
making mining more sustainable, safe and productive. Reshenie (South Korea) medicine and law. Many enter the workforce
Royal Bank of Canada in a wide range of careers across all
AREAS OF FOCUS industries or start their own companies.

» Environmental Impact & Risk Assessment » Mining Economics & Finance

» Mine Design » Surface & Underground Mining
» Mineral Processing » Water Management

DID YOU KNOW?

Toronto is the mining finance capital of the world and home to more
than 1,600 mining company headquarters. Students can meet many
professionals through participation in industry events.

SAMPLE PEY CO-OP EMPLOYERS SAMPLE CAREER TRAJECTORIES

Kinross Gold Corp. Consulting
Franco-Nevada Corp. Mine and Business Management
Teck Resources Limited Financial Institutions
Teranga Gold Sustainable Mining Practices
Vale Strategic Planning

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Engineering Minors & Certificates
Learn more:
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An engineering minor or certificate is a powerful way to graduate

with an extra set of credentials, or explore an area of interest, while

76%
earning your degree. You can also pursue a minor through the
Faculty of Arts & Science — such as Bioethics, Indigenous Studies
and Urban Studies.
of our students graduated
You can obtain a minor or certificate by focusing your elective courses on the topics with a minor or
below — six courses for a minor and three for a certificate. When you graduate, your certificate in 2021
minor or certificate will appear on your transcript.

ADVANCED MANUFACTURING MINOR GLOBAL LEADERSHIP MINOR (STARTING 2023-2024)

The Canadian manufacturing sector is booming. Part of U of T’s first tri-campus, interdivisional,
Courses in this minor cover an array of topics undergraduate program, this minor focuses on developing
that can be broadly applied to areas such as knowledge of global issues within an engineering framework
biomedical, automotive, aerospace and energy. and how engineers can influence, lead and improve
conditions around the world.

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ENGINEERING MINOR MUSIC PERFORMANCE MINOR

Toronto is a global hub for AI. By exploring concepts This unique program is designed for exceptional musicians
such as data mining, neural networks and deep who are interested in combining their artistic and technical
learning, you will be prepared to create solutions pursuits. Through our partnership with the Faculty of Music,
to the complex challenges facing this growing field. you will have access to a performance-based program,
including courses typically only offered to music students.

BIOENGINEERING MINOR NANOENGINEERING MINOR

This minor provides in-depth knowledge from Reflecting a growing focus on engineering materials
molecular and cell-scale engineering, to translation and devices at the nano scale, this minor is
of technologies ranging from sustainable energy and applicable to many sectors including electronics,
renewable bioproducts to patient care. communications, energy and medical diagnostics.

ENGINEERING BUSINESS MINOR ROBOTICS & MECHATRONICS MINOR

This minor represents a powerful collaboration With an emphasis on a systems view, explore fundamental
between U of T Engineering and the Rotman School paradigms, enabling technologies, design and applications
of Management. Our most popular minor, it provides of robotics and mechatronics.
knowledge of finance, economics, business management
and marketing from an engineering perspective.

ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING MINOR* SUSTAINABLE ENERGY MINOR*

Delve into topics such as ecological impact, risk The need for greener, more sustainable energy resources
assessment, environmental microbiology, hydrology, is critical. Topics in this minor focus on the sustainable
preventive engineering, climate change, and the use of energy, energy-demand management and public
social and environmental impact of technology. policy related to sustainability.

ENGINEERING CERTIFICATES
» Artificial Intelligence Engineering » Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Small Business » Music Technology
» Communication » Forensic Engineering » Nuclear Engineering
» Engineering Business » Global Engineering** » Renewable Resources Engineering
» Engineering Leadership » Mineral Resources » Public Health and Engineering

*part of U of T’s Sustainability Scholar designation ** part of U of T’s Global Scholars designation

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How to Apply
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The U of T Engineering admissions committee carefully considers each applicant’s academic

performance and activities outside the classroom. Once we have received your application through
the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC), we will send you a link to complete a
mandatory Online Student Profile (OSP). Your OSP will be used along with your academic
transcripts and OUAC application to make an admission decision.

1 2 3 4
APPLY S UBMIT YOUR ONLINE STUDENT APPLY FOR RESIDENCE TRACK THE STATUS OF
ONLINE PROFILE AND DOCUMENTS YOUR APPLICATION
Residence is guaranteed for all
Submit your application online Log in to your Engineering new full-time students entering Log in to your Engineering
through the Ontario Universities’ Applicant Portal to complete their first year of university in Applicant Portal account
Application Centre (OUAC) at your Online Student Profile (OSP) an undergraduate program for regularly to see what documents
ouac.on.ca starting in early — where you can tell us about the first time. have been received in support of
October. Shortly after you submit yourself, your academic history, your application and to provide
your application, we will send extra-curricular involvement You will need to indicate updated grades, transcripts and
you an email acknowledgement and the engineering programs your interest in residence by achievements. This is also where
with instructions on how to you are interested in. Upload completing the First Year StarRez you can ensure that your Online
access your account on the transcripts through the portal for application by March 31, 2023, Student Profile is complete and
Engineering Applicant Portal. your high school studies to date. and receive and accept an offer track your admission status.
The OUAC application deadline Your application will be reviewed of admission by June 1, 2023. When a decision is made, it
is January 12, 2023. For early once your OSP is complete. For Students must meet all deadlines will be posted here first. Most
consideration, 101 applicants full deadline details, please visit and all deposit requirements admissions decisions are made
should apply by December 1, uofteng.ca/deadlines. to maintain their eligibility. between February and May.
2022 and 105 applicants should For full details, please
apply by November 7, 2022. visit uofteng.ca/housing.

Academic Requirements
CANADA
ONTARIO: English (ENG4U); Advanced Functions MANITOBA: Pre-Calculus Math 40S; PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND: Mathematics 621A or
(MHF4U); Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U); AP Calculus 42S or Calculus 42U or 621B; Mathematics 611B; Chemistry 611 or
Chemistry (SCH4U); Physics (SPH4U); and an Calculus 45S + Advanced Mathematics 45S; 621; Physics 621; and English 621
additional U or M course Chemistry 40S; Physics 40S; and ELA 40S
QUEBEC CEGEP: 12 academic courses including
ALBERTA/NW TERRITORIES/NUNAVUT: Math 30-1; NEW BRUNSWICK: Calculus 120; one course in Algebra, and two courses each in
Math 31; Chemistry 30; Physics 30; and Pre-Calculus A120; Pre-Calculus B120; Calculus, Chemistry, Physics and English.
ELA 30-1 Chemistry 121 or 122; Physics 121 or 122; and
English 120, 121 or 122 QUEBEC HIGH SCHOOL: Present requirements
BRITISH COLUMBIA/YUKON: Pre-Calculus 12; according to the provincial curriculum that
Calculus 12 or AP Calculus; Chemistry 12; NEWFOUNDLAND/LABRADOR: Math 3200; your school is following. Please refer to the
Physics 12; and English Studies 12 or Math 3208; Chemistry 3202; Physics 3204; appropriate province for our requirements.
English First Peoples 12 and English 3201
SASKATCHEWAN: Pre-Calculus 30; Calculus 30;
NOVA SCOTIA: Pre-Calculus 12; Calculus 12 or Chemistry 30; Physics 30; and ELA A30 + B30
Note: Please email [email protected] AP Calculus; Chemistry 12; Physics 12 and
if your school does not offer Calculus English 12

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Finances
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The cost of a university FINANCIAL AID COSTS

education includes tuition, UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO ADVANCE 2022-2023 tuition and incidental fees for
incidental fees, books, supplies PLANNING FOR STUDENTS full-time studies are presented below in
and living expenses. To We are committed to ensuring that no admitted Canadian dollars; 2023-2024 fees are
domestic student is unable to enrol in or subject to change. For a list of housing options
help you plan ahead, use the 1

and costs, visit uofteng.ca/housing.

University’s financial planning complete their studies due to lack of financial
means. This commitment led to the creation DOMESTIC INTERNATIONAL
calculator and explore of a unique financial aid program called
Tuition $14,180 $63,500
scholarship opportunities and University of Toronto Advance Planning for
(Ontario residents)
financial aid programs you may Students (UTAPS). Through a non-repayable $14,600
grant, UTAPS covers unmet financial need (non-Ontario residents)
be eligible for. after a student has received a maximum
amount of support through government Incidental Fees $1,878.00 $1,878.002
assistance (e.g., OSAP for Ontario students).
SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS Residence & $11,628– $11,628–
Meal Plan $22,447 $22,447
All high school applicants to U of T Engineering
are automatically considered for most U.S. STUDENT AID
U.S. citizens can apply for financial assistance Books & $1,500– $1,500–
admission scholarships on the basis of their Supplies $2,000+ $2,000+
academic achievement and extracurricular from the U.S. William D. Ford Federal Direct
involvement (as detailed in the Online Student Loan Program. U of T is a recognized post- PEY Co-op 
You can opt into PEY Co-op during the
Profile). Some scholarships and awards require secondary institution for Federal Direct Loans U of T Engineering application process
(PLUS/Subsidized/Unsubsidized). Education as outlined on page 20. The total PEY
a separate application. Engineering applicants Co-op program fee is $3,640, payable in
are also eligible for several University-wide Savings Plans and U.S. Federal Education Tax
six installments over three years starting
scholarships. Major U of T scholarships requiring credits are also applicable. For details, please in your second year. There is no cost to
nomination include the National Scholarship visit uofteng.ca/usloans. participate in PEY Co-op programming in
your first year.
for Canadian high school students and the
Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship for 1. International students are not eligible for need-based
international students. SPONSORED STUDENTS financial aid
As a top-ranked world institution, the University
2. International students are required to purchase health
of Toronto is an approved destination for most insurance through UHIP ($756 for 2022-2023)
countries’ national mobility scholarship programs.

INTERNATIONAL ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

AMERICAN SYSTEM: Grade 12 at an accredited high INDIAN SYSTEM: Mathematics, Chemistry and If your first language is not English, you must
school with a high GPA. Competitive candidates Physics at the Grade 12 level. Completion of the All present proof of English facility prior to admission
should have two years of Chemistry and Physics, as India Senior School Certificate awarded by CBSE, or consideration, unless you have completed four
well as senior Calculus (AP, Honors or equivalent). the Indian School Certificate awarded by CISCE, or years of full-time study in an English language
Those unable to take more than one year of Year 12 State Board Exams with excellent results. school in a country where the predominant
Chemistry or Physics, or who are not taking an AP language is English. For applicants who are
course in that subject, should contact Engineering INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB) DIPLOMA: required to present proof of English facility and are
Admissions prior to applying. For 2023 admission, Mathematics Analysis and Approaches HL taking Grade 12 English (e.g., ENG4U), you must
U of T is test-optional; however, we encourage (recommended) or SL or Mathematics Applications achieve at least 70% in this course. For details on
students to submit any completed SAT, ACT or AP and Interpretations HL; Physics, Chemistry and required scores and acceptable tests, please visit
exams. English at either level. uofteng.ca/eft.

BRITISH PATTERNED SYSTEM: Three A-Levels

including Mathematics and Physics. Chemistry
is strongly recommended as the third A-Level.
Note: U of T Engineering does not grant advanced standing for
Applicants are required to present at least AS-Level
A-Levels, AP or IB courses
Chemistry.

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