Western Engineering offers an undergraduate path built around a common first year before students select an upper-year discipline. Students study engineering fundamentals and tackle team-based design projects while exploring their interests. The faculty offers core engineering programs as well as combined-degree options in biomedical and artificial-intelligence systems engineering. Applicants apply through OUAC and must complete Casper before receiving an admission offer.
- Program
- Western Engineering
- Credential
- Bachelor of Engineering Science (BESc)
- Location
- London, Ontario, Canada
- Casper
- Required · CSP-10200
- Next deadline
- January 15, 2027 (OUAC application for equal consideration)
- Length
- Four academic years for the standard undergraduate Engineering degree; combined-degree options can differ.
Casper Requirement for Western University Engineering
Western University Engineering requires Casper for the 2026-2027 cycle.
- Test to book
- CANADA Casper 1 · CSP-10200
- Applicant ID to enter
- OUAC student identifier number
Upcoming Casper test dates
- March 2, 2027
Test dates can change: confirm availability in your Acuity Insights account at takecasper.com.
All OUAC applicants to Western Engineering must complete Casper. Select University of Western Ontario (UWO), Faculty of Engineering for score distribution. Take Casper once per cycle, register at least three days before the chosen test, and allow about three weeks for results. No offer is made before results arrive.
Casper format
Casper is an online, open-response situational judgment test run by Acuity Insights. The current format has 11 scenarios (4 video-response and 7 typed-response) with 2 questions each and takes about 65 to 85 minutes, including optional breaks. Typed-response scenarios allow 3.5 minutes to answer both questions.
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Western University Engineering Application Deadlines 2026-2027
- Apply through
- Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC)
- Applications open
- Late September 2026
- Application fee
- CAD $159 for three choices, $51 for each additional choice, plus a $125 supplemental evaluation fee for non-Ontario high-school applicants (Group B).
| What | When |
|---|---|
| OUAC application for equal consideration | January 15, 2027upcoming |
| Last Engineering Casper test date | March 2, 2027upcoming |
Choose one Engineering program. Additional choices in the faculty do not improve admission chances. Western accepts later applications when space remains but does not guarantee consideration.
Western University Engineering Admissions Statistics
Period: 2026 Intent to Register, for placement into second-year Engineering programs, not first-year admissions
- Students receiving first choice: 73.4%
- Students receiving one of top two choices: 86%
- Students receiving one of top three choices: 92%
- Second-year cohort across listed programs: 828
Eligibility Requirements for Western University Engineering
- Degree / credits
For Ontario high-school applicants: Ontario Secondary School Diploma and at least six Grade 12 U/M courses, excluding co-op.
- Language proficiency
Proof of English-language proficiency is required if English is not the applicant’s first language.
Selection Factors Western University Considers
Prerequisites
| Course | Requirement |
|---|---|
| English (ENG4U) | Grade 12U; at least 70% Ontario high-school requirement. |
| Advanced Functions (MHF4U) | Grade 12U; at least 70% Ontario high-school requirement. |
| Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U) | Grade 12U; at least 70% Ontario high-school requirement. |
| Chemistry (SCH4U) | Grade 12U; at least 70% Ontario high-school requirement. |
| Physics (SPH4U) | Grade 12U; at least 70% Ontario high-school requirement. A sixth Grade 12 U/M course is also needed. |
GPA
- How it is calculated
For Ontario high-school applicants, Western considers required-course grades and the highest other Grade 12 grade, as well as overall Grade 11 performance. For a repeated course, it uses the highest attempt.
- Competitive
- High 80s to low 90s, the typical admission-average range shown for the preceding incoming class.
No average guarantees admission.
Admissions tests
- English-language proficiency (required for some applicants): Provide proof if English is not your first language.
Supplementary application
Casper is the published Engineering supplemental admission requirement for Ontario high-school applicants.
How applicants are ranked
Western reviews grades received before each offer round, considers required courses and the highest other Grade 12 grades, and also considers overall Grade 11 performance. Engineering requires Casper results before an offer.
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- Program length
- Four academic years for the standard undergraduate Engineering degree; combined-degree options can differ.
- Structure
Common first year followed by an upper-year engineering program.
- Campuses
- Western University main campus
First-year students explore engineering disciplines and complete team-based design work. The optional With Co-op designation requires at least three work terms before the final academic year.
Campus and facilities
Western Engineering is based at Western University in London, Ontario. The viewbook describes a common first year and upper-year engineering disciplines, including biomedical and artificial-intelligence combined-degree options.
Tuition and Funding at Western University
- 2026-2027 first-year Ontario resident: tuition and fees: CAD $14,665.46
- 2026-2027 first-year out-of-province: tuition and fees: CAD $17,814.46
- 2026-2027 first-year international: tuition and fees: CAD $67,384.46
These published rates cover September 2026 to April 2027, not fall entry. Each schedule excludes a $50 first-time Western ONECard fee and says fees may change.
How to Prepare Your Western University Engineering Application
- Check the prerequisites for your high-school curriculum.
- For Ontario high school, plan six Grade 12 U/M courses, including the five required Engineering courses.
- Apply to Western Engineering through OUAC by the equal-consideration date.
- Book CANADA Casper 1 with your OUAC student identifier and select Western Engineering for distribution.
- Complete Casper early enough for Western to receive results before offers are made.
- Review the common first year and upper-year program options.
Frequently Asked Questions About Western University Engineering
Is Casper required?
Yes. All OUAC applicants to Western Engineering must complete it.
Which Casper test do I book?
CANADA Casper 1, code CSP-10200, using your OUAC student identifier.
Can I receive an offer before Casper results arrive?
No. Western says results take about three weeks to arrive and no offer is made before it receives them.
When should I apply?
Submit the OUAC application by the equal-consideration deadline.
What Ontario courses are required?
ENG4U, MHF4U, MCV4U, SCH4U and SPH4U, within at least six Grade 12 U/M courses.
Do I choose an engineering specialization when I enter?
Students start with a common first year before entering an upper-year engineering program.
Sources
- Western Engineering — Casper Assessment
- Western University — Ontario High School Requirements
- Western University — Note Your Deadlines
- Western University — Apply on the OUAC
- Western Engineering — Undergraduate Viewbook ’26–27
- Western Engineering — Admission to Engineering Programs
- Western Registrar — 2026–27 Undergraduate Fees, Domestic
- Western Registrar — 2026–27 Undergraduate Fees, International
Last updated: September 26, 2026