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3 programs, side by side

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Guelph

Software Engineering (BComp) Honours (co-op option)

OUAC GBS

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Carleton

Engineering – Software

OUAC CES

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York

Computer Science (iBA - Co-op available)

OUAC YPF

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording85–90%“85 to 90%”75–80%“75–80% (regular and co-op)”80–83%“Low 80s”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMCV4UMCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4UENG4UMHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it———
Prerequisitesas published
  • ENG4U
  • MCV4U
  • 4 additional 4U/M courses
  • Computing courses are recommended, as are any other courses necessary to prepare for study in an "Area of Application".
  • Advanced Functions (MHF4U)
  • Calculus (MCV4U)
  • Chemistry (SCH4U)
  • Physics (SPH4U)
  • 2 best 4U/M courses
  • +3 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
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableAvailableAvailable
Degree———
First-year intakewhere published——25
What you studyComputer ScienceArtificial IntelligenceComputer EngineeringSoftware EngineeringArtificial IntelligenceComputer ScienceSoftware Engineering
What it isYou study how to design, build, and test software systems — the programs and applications that run on computers and devices. Unlike a pure Computer Science degree, this program focuses on practical engineering: how software is actually built for real-world use, with emphasis on planning, teamwork, and quality. The co-op option means you alternate between study and paid work terms at companies, giving you experience before graduation. This suits people who want hands-on technical skills, prefer learning by doing, and are ready to commit to work placements alongside coursework.You study how to design, build, and maintain software systems and applications, from the coding and logic to the architecture that makes programs run. This program includes hands-on projects in artificial intelligence and computer engineering alongside core software development. The co-op placement is required, meaning you alternate between classroom terms and paid work terms at companies, giving you real workplace experience before you graduate.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.
The door tomajors you reach through itsoftware engineeringsoftware engineeringApplied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average12 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them29 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
SourceUniversity of Guelph on OUInfoCarleton University on OUInfoYork University on OUInfo

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