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	Ontario Tech Artificial Intelligence (Computer Science) OUAC DIC Remove	York Computer Science (iBA - Co-op available) OUAC YPF Remove	Carleton Computer Science OUAC COD Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	73–77%“Mid-70s”	80–83%“Low 80s”	80–85%“80-85% (regular and co-op)”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4U ICS4U MHF4U	ENG4U MHF4U	MCV4U MHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	one of MCV4U, SPH4U	—	—
Prerequisitesas published	Completion of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), including: Six 4U or 4M credits, including English (ENG4U) Advanced Functions (MHF4U) One of Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U), Physics (SPH4U) or Computer Science (ICS4U) Minimum combined 70% average in prerequisite computer science, math and science courses +1 more on the program page	Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) ENG4U MHF4U Another 4U Math (MCV4U recommended) 3 additional 4U/M courses +7 more on the program page	Advanced Functions (MHF4U) Calculus (MCV4U) 4 best 4U/M courses Alternative Offers Find more information about alternative offers +1 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Marks only	Marks only
Co-op	Available	Available	Available
Degree	Bachelor of Science, BSc, Bachelor of Science and Management, BSc&Mgt	—	—
First-year intakewhere published	—	25	—
What you study	Artificial Intelligence Computer Science	Artificial Intelligence Computer Science Software Engineering	Artificial Intelligence Business Studies Computer Games Management
What it is	You study how to build computer systems that learn and make decisions on their own, using mathematics, programming, and data analysis. This program pairs computer science fundamentals with a focused specialization in artificial intelligence techniques and applications. A co-op component lets you work terms in industry alongside your studies. It suits people who want hands-on experience applying AI to real problems while completing their degree.	Computer Science is a four-year degree covering the design, development, and theory behind software and computer systems, with options to specialize in artificial intelligence or software engineering. The co-op stream lets you alternate between study terms and paid work terms at tech companies, giving you real-world experience alongside your coursework. This program suits students who enjoy problem-solving and coding, and who want to build professional experience before graduating.	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.
The door tomajors you reach through it	Applied to directly	Applied to directly	computer science
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	3 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 85%See them	29 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
Source	Ontario Tech University on OUInfo	York University on OUInfo	Carleton University on OUInfo

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