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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.
| Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in | |||
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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 | 85–90%“85 to 90%” | 93–100%“Mid-90s (regular); high 90s (co-op)” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4UMCV4U | ENG4UMCV4U | ENG4UMCV4UMHF4U |
| Choose one ofany of these satisfies it | — | — | — |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Yes
| Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | Available | Available | Available |
| Degree | — | — | — |
| First-year intakewhere published | — | — | 165 |
| What you study | Computer Science | Computer ScienceInformation SystemsSoftware Engineering | Artificial IntelligenceComputer ScienceEntrepreneurshipInformation Systems |
| 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. | This program teaches you how to design, build, and test software and computer systems. You learn programming, algorithms, data structures, and how computers work at a fundamental level. The co-op option requires you to complete paid work terms at companies alongside your studies, giving you real workplace experience before you graduate — something most computer science programs don't mandate. | You study the theory and practice of computing, from writing software and building systems to artificial intelligence and how businesses use technology. The co-op stream requires you to alternate between semesters of coursework and paid work terms at tech companies, giving you real workplace experience alongside your degree. This suits students who want hands-on industry exposure while learning, or who prefer the traditional full-time study path. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | computer science | computer science | computer sciencesoftware engineering |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 12 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 85%See them |
| Source | McMaster University on OUInfo | University of Guelph on OUInfo | University of Toronto — Scarborough on OUInfo |
Also compare with
Same subject area and a similar published range, at a campus you have not got in the table yet.
- Computer Science (Regular/Co-op)90–97%+
- Software Engineering (Co-op Only)90–97%+
- Business Administration (Laurier) and Computer Science (Waterloo) Double Degree (Co-op Only)90–97%+
- Business Administration Co-op International Dual Degree87–90%+
- Computer Engineering (Co-op Only)87–93%+
- Systems Design Engineering (Co-op Only)87–93%+
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.