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 | 85–90%“85-90%” | 75–80%“75–80% (regular and co-op)” | 80% | 80–83%“Low 80s” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4UMCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U | MCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U | MCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U | ENG4UMHF4U |
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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 | 190 | — | 88 | 20 |
| What you study | Computer EngineeringElectronic & Electrical Engineering | Artificial IntelligenceComputer EngineeringSoftware Engineering | Computer EngineeringComputer ScienceGeneral or Integrated EngineeringSoftware Engineering | Artificial IntelligenceComputer ScienceSoftware Engineering |
| What it is | Computer Engineering teaches you to design and build computing systems, from the hardware circuits inside devices to the software that runs on them. Unlike pure computer science programs, you study electrical engineering alongside programming, so you learn how computers actually work at a physical level. The co-op option lets you alternate between classroom terms and paid work terms at tech companies, giving you real industry experience. This program suits people who want hands-on problem-solving across both hardware and software, and who value learning through workplace projects. | You study how to design, build, and maintain software systems and applications, from the coding and logic to the architecture that makes programs run. This program includes hands-on projects in artificial intelligence and computer engineering alongside core software development. The co-op placement is required, meaning you alternate between classroom terms and paid work terms at companies, giving you real workplace experience before you graduate. | 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. | You study how to protect computer systems and networks from cyberattacks by learning programming, software design, and artificial intelligence techniques. Unlike a general computer science degree, this program is built around real-world security problems and includes a co-op work term, so you apply what you learn in actual jobs while still studying. It suits people who want hands-on technical experience and are interested in the growing field of protecting digital information. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | software engineering | software engineering | Applied to directly | Applied to directly |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 2 published, 0 with no applicationfrom 85%See them | 16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 29 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them |
| Source | Toronto Metropolitan University on OUInfo | Carleton University on OUInfo | University of Ottawa on OUInfo | York University on OUInfo |
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