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	Ottawa Génie informatique (4 ans) OUAC OBD Remove	Lakehead Computer Science (co-op available) (Thunder Bay and Barrie) OUAC AG Remove	Brock Game Programming OUAC BGP Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	78–80%“78%; co-op 80%”	70%	80–83%“Low 80s”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	MCV4U MHF4U SCH4U SPH4U	ENG4U MHF4U	ENG4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	one of ENG4U, FRA4U	one of ICS4U, MCV4U, MDM4U	one of MCV4U, MHF4U
Prerequisitesas published	FRA4U or ENG4U MHF4U MCV4U SPH4U SCH4U +1 more on the program page	ENG4U MHF4U 1 from ICS4U, MCV4U, MDM4U Alternative Offers If you do not meet the admission requirements for your program of choice but do meet Lakehead University's general admission requirements, you will automatically be considered for an alternate program.	ENG4U MHF4U (min. 70%) or MCV4U (min. 70%) Strongly recommended subject: ICS4U
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Marks only	Marks only
Co-op	Available	Available	No
Degree	Bachelor of Engineering (Co-op), BEng (Co-op), Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Applied Science, BSc/BASc	—	Bachelor of Science, BSc, Diploma, Dipl.
First-year intakewhere published	45	—	—
What you study	Computer Science General or Integrated Engineering Software Engineering	Artificial Intelligence Computer Games Computer Science Information Systems	Computer Games Computer Science Design Entrepreneurship
What it is	You study how to design and build computer software and systems from the ground up, combining computer science theory with practical engineering problem-solving. This is more applied and hardware-focused than a pure computer science degree, and the co-op requirement means you alternate between classroom terms and paid work terms with employers. It suits people who want hands-on experience in real jobs while learning, and who prefer the structured engineering approach to software development.	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.	You learn to design and code video games, combining programming skills with game design and storytelling. This program emphasizes building complete games from concept to finished product, rather than studying general computer science. It suits people who want to work in the game industry and have both technical problem-solving skills and creative ideas.
The door tomajors you reach through it	Applied to directly	computer science	Applied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 80%See them	4 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
Source	University of Ottawa on OUInfo	Lakehead University on OUInfo	Brock University on OUInfo

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