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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.

	Laurentian Computer Science OUAC LCS Remove	Windsor Computer Science OUAC NT Remove	Lakehead Engineering (co-op available) (Thunder Bay and Barrie) OUAC AM Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	70%	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 ICS4U MCV4U MHF4U	ENG4U MHF4U SPH4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	one of MCV4U, MDM4U	—	—
Prerequisitesas published	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 +4 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	Chemical, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical and Mechatronics: ENG4U, MHF4U with a minimum grade of 60%, SCH4U, SPH4U MCV4U is strongly recommended An additional Math, Science or Technological Education course is also recommended Software: +7 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Marks only	Marks only
Co-op	Available	Available	Available
Degree	—	Bachelor of Commerce, BComm, Bachelor of Computer Science, BCS, Bachelor of Information Technology, BIT, Bachelor of Science, BSc	Bachelor of Engineering, BEng, Bachelor of Engineering/Master of Business Administration, BEng/MBA
First-year intakewhere published	—	—	—
What you study	—	Artificial Intelligence Computer Animation and Visual Effects Computer Games Software Engineering	Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering Electronic & Electrical EngineeringFacilities Management
What it is	Computer Science is the study of how to design, build, and improve software and the systems that run it. You learn programming languages, algorithms, data structures, and problem-solving techniques that apply across industries. This program includes a mandatory co-op work term, so you spend time applying what you learn in real jobs alongside classroom study, which sets it apart from a straight academic stream.	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 a specialized branch of engineering — chemical, civil, electrical, mechanical, software, or another field — applying math and science to design and build real structures, systems, or software. The co-op option lets you alternate between classroom semesters and paid work terms at engineering companies, giving you industry experience before you graduate. This program suits students strong in math and physics who want hands-on learning and concrete career preparation.
The door tomajors you reach through it	computer science software engineering	computer science	engineering software engineering
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them	None published by average	6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
Source	Laurentian University on OUInfo	University of Windsor on OUInfo	Lakehead University on OUInfo

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