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)” | 80% |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4UMCV4U | ENG4UMHF4U | MCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U | 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) |
| First-year intakewhere published | — | — | — | 88 |
| What you study | Computer Science | Computer EngineeringComputer Science | Artificial IntelligenceComputer EngineeringSoftware Engineering | Computer EngineeringComputer ScienceGeneral or Integrated EngineeringSoftware Engineering |
| 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, 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 engineering combines the design of computer hardware with the software that runs on it. You'll study circuits, processors, programming, and systems that integrate both. The co-op stream lets you alternate between classroom and paid work terms at tech companies, giving you real industry experience alongside your degree, which sets it apart from the straight four-year option. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | software engineering | software engineering | software engineering | Applied to directly |
| 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 | 22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them |
| Source | University of Guelph on OUInfo | Algoma University on OUInfo | Carleton University on OUInfo | University of Ottawa on OUInfo |
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