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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.
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| Published rangetheir exact wording | 80–87%“Low to mid 80s” | 80% | 80–85%“80-85% (regular and co-op)” | 78–80%“78%; coop 80%” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4UMCV4UMHF4U | MCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U | MCV4UMHF4U | MCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | Available | Available | Available | Available |
| Degree | — | Bachelor of Applied Science, BASc, Bachelor of Engineering (Co-op), BEng (Co-op), Bachelor of Science (Co-op), BSc (Co-op), Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Applied Science, BSc/BASc | — | Bachelor of Applied Science, BASc, Bachelor of Engineering (Co-op), BEng (Co-op), Bachelor of Science, BSc, Bachelor of Science (Co-op), BSc (Co-op) |
| First-year intakewhere published | 500 | — | — | — |
| What you study | Computer GamesInformation ServicesSoftware Engineering | Electronic & Electrical EngineeringGeneral or Integrated EngineeringInterdisciplinary StudiesPhysics | Artificial IntelligenceBusiness StudiesComputer GamesManagement | Electronic & Electrical EngineeringGeneral or Integrated EngineeringInterdisciplinary StudiesPhysics |
| 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 both physics and electrical engineering over five years, earning two degrees and getting deep knowledge of how electricity, circuits, and electromagnetic systems work alongside the math and theory behind them. Unlike a single engineering degree, this double program gives you training in both the fundamental science and the applied engineering side. The co-op requirement means you alternate between classroom and paid work terms at companies, which suits students who want real-world experience before graduation and are ready for a longer program. | 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. | You study physics and electrical engineering together over five years, combining theory in circuits, electromagnetism, and energy systems with hands-on problem-solving in power and electronics. Unlike a straight engineering program, this double degree gives you deeper physics knowledge and research skills alongside engineering design. This suits students who want both the scientific foundations and the practical applications — and who are ready for a longer program with built-in work terms. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | computer science | Applied to directly | computer science | Applied to directly |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them | 22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them |
| Source | Western University on OUInfo | University of Ottawa on OUInfo | Carleton University on OUInfo | University of Ottawa on OUInfo |
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