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| Published rangetheir exact wording | 85–90%“85 to 90%” | 73–77%“Mid-70s” | 73–80%“Mid to High-70s” | 78–80%“78%; co-op 80%” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4UMCV4U | ENG4U | No course codes parsed — see prerequisites | MCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | Available | No | Available | Available |
| Degree | — | — | — | Bachelor of Engineering (Co-op), BEng (Co-op), Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Applied Science, BSc/BASc |
| First-year intakewhere published | — | 120 | 45 | 45 |
| What you study | Computer ScienceInformation SystemsSoftware Engineering | Computer ScienceInformation Systems | Computer Animation and Visual EffectsComputer GamesComputer ScienceDesign | Computer ScienceGeneral or Integrated EngineeringSoftware Engineering |
| What it is | This program teaches you how to design, build, and test software and computer systems. You learn programming, algorithms, data structures, and how computers work at a fundamental level. The co-op option requires you to complete paid work terms at companies alongside your studies, giving you real workplace experience before you graduate — something most computer science programs don't mandate. | You study how to protect computer networks and systems from cyberattacks and security threats. The program combines practical networking skills with specialized knowledge in security protocols, encryption, and threat detection. It suits students who want technical IT work focused specifically on defending data and infrastructure rather than general software development or systems administration. | This program combines computer science, design, and visual storytelling to teach you how to create digital content like animated films, video games, and interactive media. Unlike a pure computer science degree, it balances technical coding skills with creative design and artistic principles. It suits people who want to build things on screen and understand both the programming and visual art sides of digital production. | You study how to design and build computer software and systems from the ground up, combining computer science theory with practical engineering problem-solving. This is more applied and hardware-focused than a pure computer science degree, and the co-op requirement means you alternate between classroom terms and paid work terms with employers. It suits people who want hands-on experience in real jobs while learning, and who prefer the structured engineering approach to software development. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | computer science | Applied to directly | Applied to directly | Applied to directly |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 12 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 3 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 85%See them | 29 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them |
| Source | University of Guelph on OUInfo | Ontario Tech University on OUInfo | York University on OUInfo | University of Ottawa on OUInfo |
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