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	Ottawa Génie informatique (4 ans) OUAC OBD Remove	Laurentian Computer Science – Game Design OUAC LKS Remove	Carleton Engineering – Computer Systems OUAC CEC Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	78–80%“78%; co-op 80%”	70%	75–80%“75–80% (regular and co-op)”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	MCV4U MHF4U SCH4U SPH4U	ENG4U MHF4U	MCV4U MHF4U SCH4U SPH4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	one of ENG4U, FRA4U	one of MCV4U, MDM4U	—
Prerequisitesas published	FRA4U or ENG4U MHF4U MCV4U SPH4U SCH4U +1 more on the program page	1 grade 12 English U/M course (ENG 4U) 1 grade 12 4U Advanced Functions (MHF 4U) 1 other grade 12 U/M Math 3 other grade 12 U/M courses A minimum overall average of 70% in the 6 best grade 12 U/M courses +3 more on the program page	Advanced Functions (MHF4U) Calculus (MCV4U) Chemistry (SCH4U) Physics (SPH4U) 2 best 4U/M courses +3 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Marks only	Marks only
Co-op	Available	No	Available
Degree	Bachelor of Engineering (Co-op), BEng (Co-op), Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Applied Science, BSc/BASc	—	—
First-year intakewhere published	45	—	—
What you study	Computer Science General or Integrated Engineering Software Engineering	Computer Games Computer Science	Artificial Intelligence Computer Engineering Computer Science General or Integrated Engineering
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 computer science and programming skills needed to design and build video games, rather than just the theory of computing. The program combines coding, game engines, and design principles so you learn both the technical and creative sides of game development. It suits people who want to work in the games industry and are comfortable learning to code.	You study how to design and build computer systems, combining software and hardware engineering with applications like artificial intelligence. This program includes a mandatory co-op work term, giving you practical experience in industry while you study. It suits students who want hands-on problem-solving in computing and are willing to balance classroom learning with paid work semesters.
The door tomajors you reach through it	Applied to directly	Applied to directly	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	16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
Source	University of Ottawa on OUInfo	Laurentian University on OUInfo	Carleton University on OUInfo

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