Overview
20.4%
Acceptance Rate?Estimated from application and admission figures in Common University Data Ontario (CUDO) reports and university publications.
97%
Competitive Average?Based on 68 user submissions.
68
Student Reports?Admission results submitted anonymously by real applicants on Uniscope. Duplicate entries and statistical outliers are filtered automatically.
view student data93.5%
Cutoff?Based on admission results submitted by students on Uniscope — no applicants below this average were admitted. Submissions under this threshold are not accepted.
The competitive admission average for Engineering Science at University of Toronto is approximately 97% for 2026 applicants, with an acceptance rate of 20.4%. Based on 68 real student submissions on Uniscope, accepted applicants report a median admission average of 97.5% (minimum on record: 94.17%), students currently in the applicant pool show a median of 95.8%. The program is located in Toronto, ON.
Application Guide
Below is how each part of the application is weighed. Grade thresholds gate who is reviewed; the rest of the file decides who receives an offer.
OUAC Application
ThresholdRequired to initiate your file. All five prerequisite courses (ENG4U, MCV4U, MHF4U, SCH4U, SPH4U) must appear on your transcript.
Top-6 Grade Average
85%The primary admission factor. The competitive average is 97%, among the highest of any program in Canada. Most admitted students have marks in the high 90s in every required course.
Admission Information Form (AIF)
15%A required supplementary describing extracurricular involvement, competitions, work experience, and a personal statement. For most applicants to EngSci, the AIF differentiates among candidates with similar near-perfect averages.
Unlike at McMaster, the UofT AIF is required (not optional) and is evaluated formally as part of the application.
Weight estimates are based on publicly available admissions guidance and community-reported outcomes. Exact weightings are not published.
Near-Perfect Science and Math Marks
Engineering Science admits students with median averages above 96%. Anything below 93% in any required course (physics, calculus, chemistry, advanced functions) is immediately noticeable in a cohort where most applicants are in the high 90s.
Technical Depth Beyond the Curriculum
Admitted students often have experience well beyond high school coursework: physics or math olympiad, robotics, programming projects, or independent technical research. These signal the intellectual curiosity Engineering Science was designed for.
Evidence of Independent Initiative
The AIF asks what you've done outside of class. Engineering Science values students who have built, designed, coded, or competed without being told to. Self-directed technical projects carry significant weight.
Problem-Solving Under Pressure
The program has one of the highest attrition rates at UofT. Admissions looks for students who have demonstrated composure and competence in high-stakes academic environments: competitions, demanding courseloads, independent research.
Breadth and Communication
ENG4U is required and taken seriously. Engineering Science graduates go on to roles requiring complex communication: research, consulting, policy. Students who can write clearly about technical ideas stand out in the AIF.
Clear Specialization Thinking
Engineering Science offers eight majors after Year 2. Students who have engaged with a specific technical area (machine intelligence, aerospace, robotics) and can articulate why it drives them demonstrate the program alignment admissions looks for.
- Competitions and olympiads are the single biggest differentiator among near-perfect-average applicants. List every relevant academic competition (CEMC, CCC, USACO, physics or chemistry olympiad) with your placement or score.
- Independent technical projects (GitHub repositories, robotics builds, research) carry more weight than club memberships.
- Be specific and quantitative: 'placed 12th out of 800 contestants' is more compelling than 'competed in a national competition.'
- Don't repeat your transcript in the AIF; it should add new information about who you are, not summarize what admissions can already see.
- Write clearly about why Engineering Science specifically; not just 'UofT Engineering.' The multidisciplinary first two years and depth of specialization options are what make it distinctive.
- All five required courses will dominate your top 6. Every single mark must be exceptional. A 91% in physics is below average for the admitted cohort.
- With 66.7% of admits above 95%, the realistic target is 96% or higher.
- Mid-year marks inform early-round decisions. Semester 1 performance shapes the trajectory of your entire application.
- If you can include a strong sixth course that isn't a required subject (French, Philosophy, Economics), it adds breadth to a file otherwise dominated by sciences.
These are the most common reasons competitive applicants get rejected. Audit your application against every one.
- ✕Applying with a 90–92% average without exceptional AIF content; the admitted cohort is so academically concentrated that this range rarely produces offers
- ✕Treating the AIF as optional or secondary; for near-perfect-average applicants it is the decisive differentiator
- ✕Not participating in any math or science competitions; olympiad experience is nearly expected at the top of the applicant pool
- ✕Applying without understanding that Engineering Science has a high attrition rate in the first two years; it is genuinely demanding, not just competitive to enter
- ✕Having a strong overall average but weak marks in SPH4U or MCV4U; these two courses directly predict Year 1 performance in the most demanding technical core
- ✕Not articulating a specific technical interest in the AIF; 'I like math and science' is not differentiated enough for this applicant pool
- ✕Applying to Engineering Science when a more traditional engineering program better suits your learning style. The rigour is not for every student, even academically strong ones
The competitive average is 97%, with 66.7% of admitted students above 95%. In practice, you need a near-perfect average in all five required courses; marks in the low 90s are significantly below the median for admitted students, even with a strong AIF.
Yes. The AIF is a required component of the UofT engineering application, not optional. It covers extracurriculars, competitions, work experience, and a personal statement and is evaluated alongside your grades.
Engineering Science offers majors in Aerospace, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Energy Systems, Machine Intelligence, Engineering Mathematics Statistics & Finance (ECE), Physics, Robotics, and a generalist Engineering Science stream. Competitive majors like Machine Intelligence require a strong Year 1–2 GPA.
Yes, Engineering Science is widely considered the most academically demanding undergraduate program at UofT. The attrition rate in the first two years is high. Students who thrive are those who are intrinsically motivated by the material, not just seeking a credential.
No formal requirement, but high-performing applicants consistently show technical experience beyond the high school curriculum: coding projects, robotics competitions, research internships. This experience differentiates candidates in the AIF even if it's not listed as a prerequisite.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the competitive average for Engineering Science at University of Toronto?
The competitive admission average for Engineering Science at University of Toronto is approximately 97%. Applicants below this average are not automatically rejected, but admission becomes significantly less likely.
What average do you need to get into Engineering Science at University of Toronto?
Admitted students to Engineering Science at University of Toronto typically present averages around 97%; accepted applicants on Uniscope report a median admission average of 97.5%. Averages meaningfully below this make an offer less likely.
Is Engineering Science at University of Toronto hard to get into?
Engineering Science at University of Toronto is considered extremely competitive, with a competitive average near 97% and an acceptance rate of about 20.4%.
What is the acceptance rate for Engineering Science?
The acceptance rate for Engineering Science at University of Toronto is approximately 20.4%.
What are the prerequisites for Engineering Science?
Prerequisites for Engineering Science include: ENG4U, MCV4U, MHF4U, SCH4U, SPH4U.
How many students are enrolled in Engineering Science?
Engineering Science at University of Toronto enrolls approximately N/A students per year.