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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.
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| Published rangetheir exact wording | 70% | 73–80%“Mid- to high 70s” | 73–77%“Mid-70s” | 70% |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4UMCV4UMDM4UMHF4U | ENG4U | ENG4UMCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U | ENG4UMHF4U |
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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 Engineering & Management (Co-op), BEng&Mgt (Co-op) | — |
| First-year intakewhere published | — | 35 | — | — |
| What you study | — | Computer Animation and Visual EffectsComputer GamesDesign | Artificial IntelligenceComputer EngineeringGeneral or Integrated 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. | This program teaches you how to create digital content across animation, game design, and visual media. Unlike a pure computer science degree, it balances technical skills with creative and design thinking. It suits people who want to build things that people see and interact with, rather than work mainly on backend systems or theory. | Artificial Intelligence Engineering teaches you how to design systems and machines that can learn and make decisions like humans do, combining computer hardware, software, and AI techniques. The co-op requirement means you alternate between classroom semesters and paid work terms at companies, so you build real engineering experience while studying. The Management option adds business and leadership courses alongside the engineering core. This program suits students who want hands-on engineering work with AI technology and value learning in a workplace setting. | 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 | Applied to directly | computer science |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them | 29 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 3 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 85%See them | 6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them |
| Source | Laurentian University on OUInfo | York University on OUInfo | Ontario Tech University on OUInfo | Lakehead University on OUInfo |
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