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.
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| Published rangetheir exact wording | 78–80%“78%; co-op 80%” | 70–75%“70% minimum average; 75% for Co-op programs” | 73–80%“Mid to High-70s” | 73–80%“Mid- to high 70s” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | MCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U | ENG4UICS4UMCV4UMHF4U | No course codes parsed — see prerequisites | ENG4U |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | Available | Available | Available | Available |
| Degree | Bachelor of Engineering (Co-op), BEng (Co-op), Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Applied Science, BSc/BASc | Bachelor of Commerce, BComm, Bachelor of Computer Science, BCS, Bachelor of Information Technology, BIT, Bachelor of Science, BSc | — | — |
| First-year intakewhere published | 45 | — | 45 | 35 |
| What you study | Computer ScienceGeneral or Integrated EngineeringSoftware Engineering | Artificial IntelligenceComputer Animation and Visual EffectsComputer GamesSoftware Engineering | Computer Animation and Visual EffectsComputer GamesComputer ScienceDesign | Computer Animation and Visual EffectsComputer GamesDesign |
| 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. | Computer Science at Windsor covers programming, systems design, and problem-solving with technology. You can specialize in areas like artificial intelligence, game development, animation, or software engineering depending on your degree choice. The program includes optional co-op work terms, letting you gain industry experience alongside your studies — a fit if you want hands-on learning and want to test career paths before graduating. | This program combines computer science, design, and visual storytelling to teach you how to create digital content like animated films, video games, and interactive media. Unlike a pure computer science degree, it balances technical coding skills with creative design and artistic principles. It suits people who want to build things on screen and understand both the programming and visual art sides of digital production. | This program teaches you how to create digital content across animation, game design, and visual media. Unlike a pure computer science degree, it balances technical skills with creative and design thinking. It suits people who want to build things that people see and interact with, rather than work mainly on backend systems or theory. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | Applied to directly | computer science | Applied to directly | Applied to directly |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | None published by average | 29 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 29 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them |
| Source | University of Ottawa on OUInfo | University of Windsor on OUInfo | York University on OUInfo | York University on OUInfo |
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