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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 | 80% | 73–80%“Mid- to high 70s” | 77–87%“High 70s to mid-80s” | 78–80%“78%; co-op 80%” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | MCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U | ENG4U | ENG4UMHF4U | MCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | Available | Available | No | Available |
| Degree | Bachelor of Applied Science, BASc, Bachelor of Engineering (Co-op), BEng (Co-op) | — | — | Bachelor of Engineering (Co-op), BEng (Co-op), Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Applied Science, BSc/BASc |
| First-year intakewhere published | 88 | 35 | 100 | 45 |
| What you study | Computer EngineeringComputer ScienceGeneral or Integrated EngineeringSoftware Engineering | Computer Animation and Visual EffectsComputer GamesDesign | General or Integrated EngineeringInformation Technology | Computer ScienceGeneral or Integrated EngineeringSoftware Engineering |
| 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. | 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. | This program teaches you applied engineering and IT skills together, focusing on how to design, build, and manage digital systems and software in real-world settings. Unlike a pure computer science degree, it balances hands-on technical work with engineering principles. It suits students who want practical technical training and are comfortable mixing math-heavy coursework with project-based learning. | 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. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | Applied to directly | Applied to directly | Applied to directly | Applied to directly |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 29 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | None published by average | 22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them |
| Source | University of Ottawa on OUInfo | York University on OUInfo | York University — Markham on OUInfo | University of Ottawa on OUInfo |
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