3 programs, side by side
Rows marked with a dot are where these differ. Everything is each university’s own published wording; the “your average” row is yours, calculated the way each program does it.
| Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in | |||
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| Published rangetheir exact wording | 80–87%“Low to mid 80s” | 65%“65%+” | 74%“74% minimum average” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4UICS4UMCV4UMHF4USES4USPH4U | ENG4UMHF4U | ENG4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U |
| Choose one ofany of these satisfies it |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | Available | Available | Available |
| Degree | — | — | — |
| First-year intakewhere published | 500 | — | — |
| What you study | Computer GamesInformation ServicesSoftware Engineering | Computer GamesComputer ScienceSoftware Engineering | Computer EngineeringComputer ScienceElectronic & Electrical EngineeringOthers in Physical Sciences |
| What it is | Computer Science at Western teaches you how to write programs, build software systems, and solve problems using computers and code. You choose a focus — such as game development, managing information systems, or engineering robust software — based on your interests. The program includes paid work terms alongside your studies, letting you apply classroom learning in real jobs and build professional experience before you graduate. | 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 how to design, build, and troubleshoot electrical systems and devices, from power grids to circuits in phones and computers. This program includes a co-op option that lets you work in industry while you study, giving you hands-on experience alongside classroom learning. It suits you if you like physics and math, want to solve practical problems with electricity and electronics, and value real-world work experience. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | computer science | computer science | Applied to directly |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them | 7 published, 7 with no applicationfrom 80%See them | None published by average |
| Source | Western University on OUInfo | Algoma University on OUInfo | University of Windsor on OUInfo |
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