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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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Brock

Game Design

OUAC BGD

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McMaster

Business I

OUAC MB

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording90%90%+80–83%Low 80s83–90%Mid- to high-80s83–90%Mid- to high 80s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4USPH4UENG4UENG4UMCV4UMHF4UENG4UMCV4UMHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of MCV4U, MHF4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • English/Anglais (ENG4U/EAE4U preferred)
  • Physics (SPH4U)
  • Mathematics [one of Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U) or Advanced Functions (MHF4U)]
  • ENG4U
  • Recommended subjects:
  • 1 from 4U History, Philosophy, Classical Studies or International Language
  • ASM4U, AVI4M, ADA4M or ICS3C
  • English 4U
  • Advanced Functions 4U
  • Calculus & Vectors 4U
  • ENG4U
  • MCV4U
  • MHF4U
More than marks?supplementary applicationYes
  • Non-academic requirements: Portfolio
Usually closes before January 15
Marks onlyYes
  • OUAC Application Deadline: April 1, 2027
  • *Some programs may stay open beyond this deadline, depending on capacity. It is recommended to apply as soon as possible.
  • An optional supplementary application form is available for applicants who feel that their admission average might be close to or below the quoted range.
Usually closes before January 15
Yes
  • A
  • Supplementary Application Form (SAF)
  • is required. Candidates with a successful SAF will also complete an admission interview.
Usually closes before January 15
Co-opAvailableNoAvailableAvailable
DegreeBachelor of Arts, BA, Diploma, Dipl.Bachelor of Commerce, BCom, Bachelor of Commerce, BComm
First-year intakewhere published13580060
What you studyArchitectureDesignCinematics & PhotographyComputer Animation and Visual EffectsComputer GamesDesignAccountingBusiness StudiesFinanceHuman Resource ManagementBusiness StudiesEconomicsFinanceHuman Resource Management
What it isArchitectural Science is the study of how buildings work technically and functionally—covering structure, systems, materials, and design—rather than architecture as pure art. The co-op option lets you work at real firms alongside your studies, giving you paid work experience in the field. This program suits students who want to understand the practical side of building design and who value hands-on learning in an actual workplace.You study how to create video games from start to finish, learning programming, visual design, animation, sound, and storytelling. Unlike a pure computer science degree, this program balances technical skills with creative and business thinking, so you learn game engines, art, and how to actually launch a game. It suits people who want hands-on work making games rather than working only on backend code or studying game theory in isolation.A Bachelor of Commerce is a four-year business degree where you study accounting, finance, marketing, human resources, and management. McMaster's program includes a mandatory co-op work term, so you alternate between classroom learning and paid work experience at real companies. This program suits people who want broad business knowledge and practical work experience before entering the job market.You study business fundamentals — how organizations work, manage money, make decisions — with a focus on global markets and cross-border trade. The co-op requirement means you alternate between classroom semesters and paid work terms at real companies, giving you practical experience alongside theory. This suits people who want hands-on learning and international exposure while building a professional network before graduation.
The door tomajors you reach through itarchitectureApplied to directlyaccountingcommerce/businessfinancemarketingApplied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average2 published, 0 with no applicationfrom 85%See them4 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 80%See them5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 85%See them
SourceToronto Metropolitan University on OUInfoBrock University on OUInfoMcMaster University on OUInfoUniversity of Toronto — Scarborough on OUInfo

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