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.
| Full | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in | ||||
| Published rangetheir exact wording | 87%“A minimum of 87% is required for consideration. Admission is by selection.”Admission by selection — the real bar may sit above this | 75–80%“75–80% (regular and co-op)” | 80–83%“Low 80s” | 80–83%“Low 80s” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4UMCV4USCH4USPH4U | MCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U | ENG4UMHF4U | ENG4UMHF4U |
| Choose one ofany of these satisfies it | — | — | — |
|
| Prerequisitesas published |
|
|
|
|
| More than marks?supplementary application | Yes
| Marks only | Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | Available | Available | Available | Available |
| Degree | Bachelor of Engineering, BEng, Bachelor of Engineering and Management, BEng&Mgt, Bachelor of Engineering and Society, BEngSoc | — | — | — |
| First-year intakewhere published | — | — | 25 | 25 |
| What you study | Software Engineering | Artificial IntelligenceComputer EngineeringSoftware Engineering | Artificial IntelligenceComputer ScienceSoftware Engineering | Artificial IntelligenceComputer ScienceSoftware Engineering |
| What it is | You study how to design, build, and test software systems that solve real problems. Software engineering goes beyond pure coding to include planning, teamwork, and understanding what users actually need. This program includes mandatory co-op work terms where you apply what you learn in paid positions, and you can choose a degree stream that adds management skills or explores the social impact of technology alongside the technical core. | You study how to design, build, and maintain software systems and applications, from the coding and logic to the architecture that makes programs run. This program includes hands-on projects in artificial intelligence and computer engineering alongside core software development. The co-op placement is required, meaning you alternate between classroom terms and paid work terms at companies, giving you real workplace experience before you graduate. | Computer Science is a four-year degree covering the design, development, and theory behind software and computer systems, with options to specialize in artificial intelligence or software engineering. The co-op stream lets you alternate between study terms and paid work terms at tech companies, giving you real-world experience alongside your coursework. This program suits students who enjoy problem-solving and coding, and who want to build professional experience before graduating. | This program teaches you how to design, build, and maintain software and computer systems, with courses in artificial intelligence and software engineering. You can choose to add a co-op stream, which alternates your study terms with paid work terms at tech companies, giving you real workplace experience alongside your degree. It suits students who want hands-on coding skills and either prefer learning theory in a classroom setting or want to test their skills in industry while studying. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | software engineering | software engineering | Applied to directly | Applied to directly |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 29 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 29 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them |
| Source | McMaster University on OUInfo | Carleton University on OUInfo | York University 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.
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.