One thing that makes EngSci stand out as a program is the strong community it fosters. Even though the program can be challenging at times, students go through those challenges together, which creates strong connections between peers, upper years, instructors and staff who all want to see students succeed.   Students thrive in this supportive, close-knit environment, and many leave the … Read More

From where did your interest in aerodynamics originate? CFD is used when designing for aerodynamics [Source] Coming into EngSci, I didn’t really know what aerospace was; I didn’t know about propulsion, aerodynamics, nor structures. I joined the University of Toronto Aerospace Team (UTAT) and specialized in aerodynamics since it was the first term alphabetically and … Read More

Since starting EngSci, you’ve been on RSX, UTMIST, and aUToronto. Why did you join these design teams and what did you learn from them? One of the reasons why I chose EngSci was because it exposes you to many concepts. Coming here, I had no idea what I wanted to do in the future, so … Read More

Why did you choose EngSci, and how did you find the academic transition from high school to university? In high school I was in [the International Baccalaureate (IB) program], and FIRST Robotics was my primary extracurricular. I did a few other extracurriculars, like Computer Science Club and whatnot, but IB and Robotics were my primary … Read More

Why did you choose EngSci and what made you choose ECE as your major? I made an extremely last-minute decision to come to EngSci. I met a family friend who did EngSci Biomedical Engineering, and she told me that she loved it, which basically converted me to this trajectory, which I think was for the … Read More

When you start your studies in September, this will be your go-to stop for all EngSci-specific information. When you are enrolled in your courses, you’ll automatically see the EngSci Info Hub on your dashboard in U of T’s course portal, called Quercus. Here, you can find FAQs, resources, opportunities within the EngSci community, and general … Read More

EngSci Common Room Front Entrance Welcome to the EngSci Common Room! This is a place only open to EngSci students. It offers study spaces, foosball tables, video games, vending machines, and more. Located in Bahen Centre, the Common Room is open 24/7 during the school year and to access it, all you need is your … Read More

First Year Class Photo 2026 [Source] Given that EngSci is a direct-entry program with a heavier course load than other engineering programs at U of T, many incoming students question whether it will be the right fit for them. If you’re feeling the same way, know that you’re not alone. Some students have found that EngSci is … Read More

Located right next to the EngSci Common Room in BA2110, the EngSci office is comprised of the people responsible for making our program a reality. They organize courses, students, professors, external communication, internal communication, events, and more. So, without further ado, here are the people making the magic happen.  Cathy Pettigrew Cathy Pettigrew Front Line Student Advisor and Office Administrator (Acting)  Cathy is our acting Front Line Student Advisor while Mandana is away. She can help … Read More