UofT has some of Canada’s leading engineering programs. Both Core 8 and Engineering Sciences have highly competitive applications.

Core 8

Core 8 students begin their studies immediately in their specified field. The program is renowned for its specialized focus and its PEY Co-op program after third year.

Eight disciplines

Chemical
Civil
Electrical & Computer
Industrial
Materials
Mechanical
Mineral

Engineering Science (EngSci)

A comparatively more theoretical program for students looking for a more intense academic challenge. For their final two years, students choose one of eight accelerated, discipline-specific specializations. PEY Co-op is available, and many prestigious employers have historically hired from UofT EngSci.

Eight upper-year specializations

Aerospace
Biomedical Systems
Electrical & Computer
Energy Systems
Mathematics, Statistics & Finance
Engineering Physics
Machine Intelligence
Robotics

TrackOne (Undeclared)

An undeclared first year for students who want to explore every field of engineering before committing. TrackOne students are guaranteed admission to a Core 8 program of their choice after first year. As of June 2026, admission to TrackOne is paused indefinitely.

Which program should I choose?

There is no single “best” program. We always encourage students to apply for the program that best fits their interests, rather than targeting a more “prestigious” program purely to keep options open.

Anecdotally, it is much easier to transfer from Engineering Science into a Core 8 degree than the other way around. This isn’t a matter of prestige — it reflects student fit. Engineering Science is more academically rigorous than Core 8, so students moving in must demonstrate they can bridge that gap in difficulty.

The application process

All UofT Engineering applicants must complete the Online Student Profile (OSP). Within the OSP, students rank their choices of engineering programs, self-report standardized test scores, self-report secondary school grades, and list their extracurricular activities.

Within the OSP there is a KIRA-administered “Personal Profile.” At the time of writing, the Personal Profile comprises three timed questions, each drawn from its own randomized question bank:

Written response · 300 words · 10 minutes

Students describe their personal engineering motivations and interests, and their future engineering aspirations.

Video response · 2-min prep · 2-min answer

Students describe their interest in UofT Engineering specifically, including the things about the program or university they are most looking forward to.

Video response · 2-min prep · 3-min answer

Students solve a hypothetical engineering problem that combines creative and technical elements.

What UofT is looking for

UofT looks for unique statements about engineering interest and genuine alignment with what UofT offers. In the third question, evaluators also assess engineering principles and instincts — this is the technical evaluation portion of the Personal Profile.

Application components

How we coach for it

Decode each supplementary or application prompt and what it's really assessing.
Build a profile and narrative that's competitive across multiple programs at once.
Practise written and video components with structured, honest feedback.
Keep every word authentically yours — we teach the how, you do the writing.

Last updated: June 2026

Program requirements and application components change periodically. See UofT Engineering's official admissions site for full program information.

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