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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.
| Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in | ||
|---|---|---|
| Published rangetheir exact wording | 85–90%“85 to 90%” | 65%“65%+” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4UMCV4U | ENG4UMHF4U |
| Choose one ofany of these satisfies it | — | — |
| Prerequisitesas published |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | Available | Available |
| Degree | — | — |
| First-year intakewhere published | — | — |
| What you study | Computer ScienceInformation SystemsSoftware Engineering | Computer GamesComputer ScienceSoftware 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 design and build software and computer systems, with options to specialize in game development. The co-op requirement means you complete paid work terms at tech companies alongside your classroom learning, giving you real industry experience before graduation. This program suits students who want hands-on technical training and the chance to build a professional network early in their degree. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | computer science | computer science |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 12 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 7 published, 7 with no applicationfrom 80%See them |
| Source | University of Guelph on OUInfo | Algoma University on OUInfo |
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- Information Technology - Game Development and Interactive Media73–77%+
Ranges are what each university publishes, not guaranteed cutoffs, and limited-enrolment programs often admit above them. Confirm anything you are about to act on with the university; each column links to its source.