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 | 90%“A minimum of 90% is required for consideration. Admission is by selection.”Admission by selection — the real bar may sit above this | 87–90%“High 80s” | 90–97%“Low to Mid-90s” | 87–93%“High 80s to low 90s” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4UMCV4U | ENG4U | ENG4UMCV4UMHF4U | ENG4UMHF4U |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Yes
| Marks only | Yes
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| Co-op | Available | No | Available | No |
| Degree | — | — | — | — |
| First-year intakewhere published | — | — | 42 | 400 |
| What you study | Computer Science | Computer Science | Artificial IntelligenceBusiness StudiesComputer ScienceFinance | Business StudiesManagement Studies |
| What it is | Computer Science I is an introductory computer science program where you learn programming, algorithms, and core computational concepts. It differs from some other programs because it includes a mandatory co-op component, giving you paid work experience in tech roles alongside your studies. This program suits students who want hands-on industry experience early and are curious about whether computer science matches their strengths before committing to upper-year specializations. | You study computer science — programming, software development, algorithms, and the theory behind how computers work — while completing part of your degree at an international partner university. This means you spend time studying abroad rather than staying at one campus for four years. It suits students who want technical computer training combined with international experience and are comfortable moving between institutions. | You study computer science and finance together, learning to build software systems and understand money management, accounting, and business strategy. This is different from studying either field alone because you learn how technology and financial systems interact. The co-op requirement means you alternate between school and paid work terms, giving you real-world experience in tech or finance companies. This suits people who want both technical skills and business knowledge, and who are ready to commit to the co-op schedule. | A BBA teaches you the fundamentals of running businesses and managing organizations: accounting, finance, marketing, strategy, and operations. You study how companies make decisions and solve real-world problems. This program suits students who want a broad business education before specializing, or who aren't sure which business area interests them most yet. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | computer science | Applied to directly | finance | commerce/business |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 4 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 80%See them | 4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them | 29 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them |
| Source | McMaster University on OUInfo | Brock University on OUInfo | University of Waterloo on OUInfo | York 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.
- Commerce87%+
- Management and Organizational Studies83–93%+
- Business Administration (Laurier) and Computer Science (Waterloo) Double Degree (Co-op Only)90–97%+
- Commerce and Juris Doctor (6-year double degree) (French Immersion Stream is available)85%+
- Business Administration (BBA) + Computer Science (BSc)87–90%+
- Business Administration (BBA) + Financial Mathematics and Analytics (BA)87–90%+
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.