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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.
| Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in | |||
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| Published rangetheir exact wording | 90–93%“Low 90s” | 87–90%“High 80s” | 90–97%“Low to Mid-90s” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4UMCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U | ENG4U | ENG4UMCV4UMHF4U |
| Choose one ofany of these satisfies it | — | — | — |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Marks only | Yes
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| Co-op | Available | Available | Available |
| Degree | — | — | — |
| First-year intakewhere published | 40 | — | 29 |
| What you study | Computer ScienceElectronic & Electrical EngineeringGeneral or Integrated EngineeringSoftware Engineering | AccountingArtificial IntelligenceBusiness StudiesEconomics | Artificial IntelligenceBusiness StudiesComputer ScienceSoftware Engineering |
| What it is | Smith Engineering's direct-entry computer engineering program lets you study the design and programming of computing systems from the ground up, combining software development with the electronics and electrical principles that make hardware work. Unlike applying to general engineering first, you enter this stream directly and follow a focused path in computer engineering throughout your degree. It suits students who are confident they want to build or optimize computer systems and hardware, not just write software in isolation. | You study business management and related fields like accounting, human resources, or entrepreneurship while alternating between classroom terms and paid work terms with employers. This co-op structure means you graduate with real workplace experience alongside your degree. The dual degree option lets you complete part of your studies at a partner institution abroad, typically NEOMA Business School in France, combining international education with Canadian credentials. This suits students who want hands-on business experience, practical skills, and potentially a global perspective before entering the workforce. | You study both computer science and business administration as integrated degrees, not separate majors. This co-op stream requires you to alternate between classroom terms and paid work terms throughout your program, giving you applied experience in tech and business roles. It suits students who want technical depth and business acumen together, and who are willing to commit to a longer timeline that includes mandatory internships. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | Applied to directly | Applied to directly | Applied to directly |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | None published by average | 4 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 80%See them | 4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them |
| Source | Queen's University on OUInfo | Brock University on OUInfo | University of Waterloo on OUInfo |
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