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| Published rangetheir exact wording | 80% | 80–87%“Low to mid 80s” | 80–83%“Low 80s” | 80–85%“80-85% (regular and co-op)” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | MCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U | ENG4UMCV4UMHF4U | ENG4UMHF4U | MCV4UMHF4U |
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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 Applied Science, BASc, Bachelor of Engineering (Co-op), BEng (Co-op) | — | — | — |
| First-year intakewhere published | 88 | 500 | 200 | — |
| What you study | Computer EngineeringComputer ScienceGeneral or Integrated EngineeringSoftware Engineering | Computer GamesInformation ServicesSoftware Engineering | Artificial IntelligenceComputer ScienceSoftware Engineering | Artificial IntelligenceBusiness StudiesComputer GamesManagement |
| What it is | Computer engineering combines the design of computer hardware with the software that runs on it. You'll study circuits, processors, programming, and systems that integrate both. The co-op stream lets you alternate between classroom and paid work terms at tech companies, giving you real industry experience alongside your degree, which sets it apart from the straight four-year option. | Computer Science at Western teaches you how to write programs, build software systems, and solve problems using computers and code. You choose a focus — such as game development, managing information systems, or engineering robust software — based on your interests. The program includes paid work terms alongside your studies, letting you apply classroom learning in real jobs and build professional experience before you graduate. | You study the theory and practice of computer programming, software design, and how to build applications and systems. The co-op option lets you alternate between school terms and paid work terms at companies, giving you real workplace experience alongside your degree. This program suits people who want to combine hands-on coding skills with an understanding of how software works in actual business and technology settings. | You study the theory and practice of building software, designing systems, and solving problems with computers. Carleton's program lets you focus on specializations like artificial intelligence, games, or software engineering, and includes a co-op stream where you alternate between classroom and paid work terms. This suits students who want hands-on industry experience alongside their degree and are interested in both the technical and applied sides of computing. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | Applied to directly | computer science | computer science | computer science |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them | 29 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them |
| Source | University of Ottawa on OUInfo | Western University on OUInfo | York University on OUInfo | Carleton University on OUInfo |
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