4 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.
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| Published rangetheir exact wording | 85–90%“85 to 90%” | 65%“65%+” | 75–80%“75–80% (regular and co-op)” | 74%“74% minimum average” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4UMCV4U | ENG4UMHF4U | MCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U | ENG4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | Available | Available | Available | Available |
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| First-year intakewhere published | — | — | — | — |
| What you study | Computer Science | Computer EngineeringComputer Science | Artificial IntelligenceComputer EngineeringComputer ScienceGeneral or Integrated Engineering | Computer ScienceGeneral or Integrated EngineeringMathematicsOthers in Physical Sciences |
| What it is | You 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 applications that run on phones and tablets. This program is more focused on mobile devices than a standard computer science degree, and includes mandatory co-op work terms where you apply your skills in real companies. It suits people who want hands-on experience combining programming with practical problem-solving in the mobile tech industry. | You study how to design and build computer systems, combining software and hardware engineering with applications like artificial intelligence. This program includes a mandatory co-op work term, giving you practical experience in industry while you study. It suits students who want hands-on problem-solving in computing and are willing to balance classroom learning with paid work semesters. | General Engineering is a broad first-year program that covers the fundamental principles of engineering — mathematics, physics, chemistry, and computer science — without specializing in one branch like civil or mechanical. After first year, you choose a specific engineering discipline to focus on. The co-op option lets you alternate between classroom semesters and paid work terms with engineering employers, giving you real workplace experience before you graduate. This program suits students interested in engineering but unsure which specialty appeals to them, or those who want to build practical skills alongside their degree. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | software engineering | software engineering | Applied to directly | engineeringsoftware engineering |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 12 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 7 published, 7 with no applicationfrom 80%See them | 16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | None published by average |
| Source | University of Guelph on OUInfo | Algoma University on OUInfo | Carleton University on OUInfo | University of Windsor on OUInfo |
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