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Full	Lakehead Computer Science (co-op available) (Thunder Bay and Barrie) OUAC AG Remove	Algoma Computer Science (BCOSC 4 year) OUAC JEA Remove	Carleton Computer Science OUAC COD Remove	Windsor Computer Science OUAC NT Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	70%	65%“65%+”	80–85%“80-85% (regular and co-op)”	70–75%“70% minimum average; 75% for Co-op programs”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4U MHF4U	ENG4U MHF4U	MCV4U MHF4U	ENG4U ICS4U MCV4U MHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	one of ICS4U, MCV4U, MDM4U	—	—	—
Prerequisitesas published	ENG4U MHF4U 1 from ICS4U, MCV4U, MDM4U Alternative Offers If you do not meet the admission requirements for your program of choice but do meet Lakehead University's general admission requirements, you will automatically be considered for an alternate program.	ENG4U MHF4U 1 other 4U/M math 3 other 4U/M courses 65% combined average in top six 4U/M courses	Advanced Functions (MHF4U) Calculus (MCV4U) 4 best 4U/M courses Alternative Offers Find more information about alternative offers +1 more on the program page	Computer Science Computer Science with Software Engineering Computer Information Systems Applied Computing 70% minimum average. +7 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Marks only	Marks only	Marks only
Co-op	Available	Available	Available	Available
Degree	—	—	—	Bachelor of Commerce, BComm, Bachelor of Computer Science, BCS, Bachelor of Information Technology, BIT, Bachelor of Science, BSc
First-year intakewhere published	—	—	—	—
What you study	Artificial Intelligence Computer Games Computer Science Information Systems	Computer Games Computer Science Software Engineering	Artificial Intelligence Business Studies Computer Games Management	Artificial Intelligence Computer Animation and Visual Effects Computer Games Software Engineering
What it is	You study the design, development, and theory behind computer programs and systems — from artificial intelligence and game design to information management. This program lets you do paid work terms with employers alongside your classes, giving you real workplace experience before you graduate. It suits students who want hands-on industry experience early and are curious about how software and systems actually work in practice.	You study how to design and build software and computer systems, with options to specialize in game development. The co-op requirement means you complete paid work terms at tech companies alongside your classroom learning, giving you real industry experience before graduation. This program suits students who want hands-on technical training and the chance to build a professional network early in their degree.	You study the theory and practice of building software, designing systems, and solving problems with computers. Carleton's program lets you focus on specializations like artificial intelligence, games, or software engineering, and includes a co-op stream where you alternate between classroom and paid work terms. This suits students who want hands-on industry experience alongside their degree and are interested in both the technical and applied sides of computing.	Computer Science at Windsor covers programming, systems design, and problem-solving with technology. You can specialize in areas like artificial intelligence, game development, animation, or software engineering depending on your degree choice. The program includes optional co-op work terms, letting you gain industry experience alongside your studies — a fit if you want hands-on learning and want to test career paths before graduating.
The door tomajors you reach through it	computer science	computer science	computer science	computer science
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them	7 published, 7 with no applicationfrom 80%See them	16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	None published by average
Source	Lakehead University on OUInfo	Algoma University on OUInfo	Carleton University on OUInfo	University of Windsor on OUInfo

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