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	Ontario Tech Networking and Information Technology Security OUAC DIT Remove	Lakehead Computer Science (co-op available) (Thunder Bay and Barrie) OUAC AG Remove	Windsor Computer Science OUAC NT Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	73–77%“Mid-70s”	70%	70–75%“70% minimum average; 75% for Co-op programs”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4U	ENG4U MHF4U	ENG4U ICS4U MCV4U MHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	one of ICS4U, MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U	one of ICS4U, MCV4U, MDM4U	—
Prerequisitesas published	Six 4U or 4M credits, including ENG4U with a minimum average of 60% One of Advanced Functions (MHF4U), Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U) or Mathematics of Data Management (MDM4U) with a minimum grade of 60% or Computer Science (ICS4U) with a minimum average of 70% Alternative Offers +1 more on the program page	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.	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
Co-op	No	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	120	—	—
What you study	Computer Science Information Systems	Artificial Intelligence Computer Games Computer Science Information Systems	Artificial Intelligence Computer Animation and Visual Effects Computer Games Software Engineering
What it is	You study how to protect computer networks and systems from cyberattacks and security threats. The program combines practical networking skills with specialized knowledge in security protocols, encryption, and threat detection. It suits students who want technical IT work focused specifically on defending data and infrastructure rather than general software development or systems administration.	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.	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	Applied to directly	computer science	computer science
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	3 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 85%See them	6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them	None published by average
Source	Ontario Tech University on OUInfo	Lakehead University on OUInfo	University of Windsor on OUInfo

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