4 programs, side by side

Full	Windsor General Engineering OUAC NE ☆ Add to planRemove	Algoma Computer Science - Mobile Software Engineering (BCOSC 4 Year) OUAC JFH ☆ Add to planRemove	Carleton Engineering – Software OUAC CES ☆ Add to planRemove	Nipissing Bachelor of Arts OUAC PA ☆ Add to planRemove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	74%“74% minimum average”	65%“65%+”	75–80%“75–80% (regular and co-op)”	70%“Min. 70%”
Required coursesforced into your top 6	ENG4UMCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U	ENG4UMHF4U	MCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U	EAE4UENG4UICS4UMCV4U
Prerequisitesas published	74% minimum average ENG4U MHF4U SCH4U SPH4U +2 more on the program page	ENG4U MHF4U 1 other 4U/M Math 3 other 4U/M courses 65% combined average in top six 4U/M courses	Advanced Functions (MHF4U) Calculus (MCV4U) Chemistry (SCH4U) Physics (SPH4U) 2 best 4U/M courses +3 more on the program page	Computer Science or Mathematics majors: ENG4U/EAE4U MCV4U One 4U Math All other majors: +5 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Marks only	Marks only	Marks only
Co-op	Available	Available	Available	No
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First-year intakewhere published	—	—	—	—
What you study	Computer ScienceGeneral or Integrated EngineeringMathematicsOthers in Physical Sciences	Computer EngineeringComputer Science	Artificial IntelligenceComputer EngineeringSoftware Engineering	Aboriginal StudiesComputer ScienceEnglish StudiesEnvironmental Studies
What it is	General Engineering is a broad first-year program that covers the fundamental principles of engineering — mathematics, physics, chemistry, and computer science — without specializing in one branch like civil or mechanical. After first year, you choose a specific engineering discipline to focus on. The co-op option lets you alternate between classroom semesters and paid work terms with engineering employers, giving you real workplace experience before you graduate. This program suits students interested in engineering but unsure which specialty appeals to them, or those who want to build practical skills alongside their degree.	You study how to design, build, and maintain software applications that run on phones and tablets. This program is more focused on mobile devices than a standard computer science degree, and includes mandatory co-op work terms where you apply your skills in real companies. It suits people who want hands-on experience combining programming with practical problem-solving in the mobile tech industry.	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.	A Bachelor of Arts is a three-year undergraduate degree where you study humanities and social sciences rather than sciences or professional fields. You choose a major from subjects like English, history, philosophy, or geography, and take electives across the range offered. It suits students who want broad knowledge in how people, societies, and ideas work, without committing to a specific career path at the start.
The door tomajors you reach through it	engineeringsoftware engineering	software engineering	software engineering	communicationseconomicsenglishgeographyhistorylanguagesphilosophypolitical science
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	None published by average	7 published, 7 with no applicationfrom 80%See them	16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	9 published, 2 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
Source	University of Windsor on OUInfo	Algoma University on OUInfo	Carleton University on OUInfo	Nipissing University on OUInfo

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