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 | 65%“65%+” | 78–80%“78%; co-op 80%” | 73–80%“Mid to High-70s” | 73–77%“Mid 70s” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4UMHF4U | MCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U | No course codes parsed — see prerequisites | ENG4UMCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U |
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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 Engineering (Co-op), BEng (Co-op), Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Applied Science, BSc/BASc | — | Bachelor of Engineering (Co-op), BEng (Co-op), Bachelor of Engineering & Management (Co-op), BEng&Mgt (Co-op) |
| First-year intakewhere published | — | 45 | 45 | — |
| What you study | Computer GamesComputer ScienceSoftware Engineering | Computer ScienceGeneral or Integrated EngineeringSoftware Engineering | Computer Animation and Visual EffectsComputer GamesComputer ScienceDesign | General or Integrated EngineeringSoftware Engineering |
| 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. | 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. | 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. | Internet of Things is a program where you learn to design and program connected devices and systems that collect and share data — like sensors, smart home equipment, or industrial monitoring tools. You study both the hardware engineering and software needed to make these systems work together. The co-op requirement means you alternate between classroom study and paid work terms at companies, giving you real experience before you graduate; the Management stream adds business and leadership courses if you want a path toward supervising teams or projects. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | computer science | Applied to directly | Applied to directly | Applied to directly |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 7 published, 7 with no applicationfrom 80%See them | 22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 29 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 3 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 85%See them |
| Source | Algoma University on OUInfo | University of Ottawa on OUInfo | York University on OUInfo | Ontario Tech University on OUInfo |
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