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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.

Full	Algoma Computer Science (BCOSC 4 year) OUAC JEA Remove	Western Computer Science OUAC ECS Remove	Windsor Computer Science OUAC NT Remove	Laurentian Computer Science – Game Design OUAC LKS Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	65%“65%+”	80–87%“Low to mid 80s”	70–75%“70% minimum average; 75% for Co-op programs”	70%
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4U MHF4U	ENG4U MCV4U MHF4U	ENG4U ICS4U MCV4U MHF4U	ENG4U MHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	—	one of ICS4U, MDM4U, SBI4U, SES4U, SPH4U	—	one of MCV4U, MDM4U
Prerequisitesas published	ENG4U MHF4U 1 other 4U/M math 3 other 4U/M courses 65% combined average in top six 4U/M courses	English, ENG4U Calculus and Vectors MCV4U Advanced Functions, MHF4U One of: Biology, SBI4U +5 more on the program page	Computer Science Computer Science with Software Engineering Computer Information Systems Applied Computing 70% minimum average. +7 more on the program page	1 grade 12 English U/M course (ENG 4U) 1 grade 12 4U Advanced Functions (MHF 4U) 1 other grade 12 U/M Math 3 other grade 12 U/M courses A minimum overall average of 70% in the 6 best grade 12 U/M courses +3 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Marks only	Marks only	Marks only
Co-op	Available	Available	Available	No
Degree	—	—	Bachelor of Commerce, BComm, Bachelor of Computer Science, BCS, Bachelor of Information Technology, BIT, Bachelor of Science, BSc	—
First-year intakewhere published	—	500	—	—
What you study	Computer Games Computer Science Software Engineering	Computer GamesInformation ServicesSoftware Engineering	Artificial Intelligence Computer Animation and Visual Effects Computer Games Software Engineering	Computer Games Computer Science
What it is	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.	Computer Science at Western teaches you how to write programs, build software systems, and solve problems using computers and code. You choose a focus — such as game development, managing information systems, or engineering robust software — based on your interests. The program includes paid work terms alongside your studies, letting you apply classroom learning in real jobs and build professional experience before you graduate.	Computer Science at Windsor covers programming, systems design, and problem-solving with technology. You can specialize in areas like artificial intelligence, game development, animation, or software engineering depending on your degree choice. The program includes optional co-op work terms, letting you gain industry experience alongside your studies — a fit if you want hands-on learning and want to test career paths before graduating.	You study the computer science and programming skills needed to design and build video games, rather than just the theory of computing. The program combines coding, game engines, and design principles so you learn both the technical and creative sides of game development. It suits people who want to work in the games industry and are comfortable learning to code.
The door tomajors you reach through it	computer science	computer science	computer science	Applied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	7 published, 7 with no applicationfrom 80%See them	6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them	None published by average	6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
Source	Algoma University on OUInfo	Western University on OUInfo	University of Windsor on OUInfo	Laurentian University on OUInfo

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