3 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%+” | 75% | 70% |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4UMHF4U | No course codes parsed — see prerequisites | ENG4UMHF4U |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | Available | No | No |
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| First-year intakewhere published | — | — | — |
| What you study | Computer GamesComputer ScienceSoftware Engineering | Computer ScienceDesignInterdisciplinary StudiesOthers in Technology | Computer GamesComputer 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. | You study computer science and design together in a hands-on, project-based way rather than as separate subjects. The program emphasizes learning through real problems and experimentation, so you'll build working projects alongside traditional coursework. This suits people who want to understand how technology and design connect and prefer learning by doing. | 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 | 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 | 6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them |
| Source | Algoma University on OUInfo | University of Ottawa on OUInfo | Laurentian University on OUInfo |
Also compare with
Same subject area and a similar published range, at a campus you have not got in the table yet.
- Digital Media (BA) – Lassonde School of Engineering73–80%+
- Computer Science70–75%+
- Computer Science (co-op available) (Thunder Bay and Barrie)70%+
- Engineering (co-op available) (Thunder Bay and Barrie)70%+
- Honours Bachelor of Applied Arts in Media & Communication Studies and Diploma in Media Communications70–75%+
- Honours Science70%+
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.