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Full	Laurentian Computer Science OUAC LCS ☆ Add to planRemove	Ottawa Conception multidisciplinaire - apprentissage expérientiel (4 ans) OUAC OMB ☆ Add to planRemove	Windsor Computer Science OUAC NT ☆ Add to planRemove	Lakehead Computer Science (co-op available) (Thunder Bay and Barrie) OUAC AG ☆ Add to planRemove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	70%	75%	70–75%“70% minimum average; 75% for Co-op programs”	70%
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4UMHF4U	No course codes parsed — see prerequisites	ENG4UICS4UMCV4UMHF4U	ENG4UMHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	one of MCV4U, MDM4U	one of ENG4U, FRA4U one of MCV4U, MHF4U one of ISC4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U	—	one of ICS4U, 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	ENG4U or FRA4U MHF4U or MCV4U One of the following: SBI4U, SCH4U, ISC4U, SPH4U Students who do not have the 4U Math prerequisite can take the replacement course at the University either the summer before or during their first year.	Computer Science Computer Science with Software Engineering Computer Information Systems Applied Computing 70% minimum average. +7 more on the program page	ENG4U MHF4U 1 from ICS4U, MCV4U, MDM4U Alternative Offers If you do not meet the admission requirements for your program of choice but do meet Lakehead University's general admission requirements, you will automatically be considered for an alternate program.
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Marks only	Marks only	Marks only
Co-op	Available	No	Available	Available
Degree	—	—	Bachelor of Commerce, BComm, Bachelor of Computer Science, BCS, Bachelor of Information Technology, BIT, Bachelor of Science, BSc	—
First-year intakewhere published	—	—	—	—
What you study	—	Computer ScienceDesignInterdisciplinary StudiesOthers in Technology	Artificial IntelligenceComputer Animation and Visual EffectsComputer GamesSoftware Engineering	Artificial IntelligenceComputer GamesComputer ScienceInformation Systems
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.	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.	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 design, development, and theory behind computer programs and systems — from artificial intelligence and game design to information management. This program lets you do paid work terms with employers alongside your classes, giving you real workplace experience before you graduate. It suits students who want hands-on industry experience early and are curious about how software and systems actually work in practice.
The door tomajors you reach through it	computer sciencesoftware engineering	Applied to directly	computer science	computer science
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them	22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	None published by average	6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
Source	Laurentian University on OUInfo	University of Ottawa on OUInfo	University of Windsor on OUInfo	Lakehead University on OUInfo

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