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U of T (St. George)

Computer Science

OUAC TAD

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Carleton

Computer Science

OUAC COD

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Queen's

Computing

OUAC QD

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording90–93%Low 90s80–85%80-85% (regular and co-op)90–97%Low to Mid-90s83–87%Mid 80s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMCV4UMCV4UMHF4UENG4UMCV4UMHF4UENG4UMCV4UMHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
Prerequisitesas published
  • ENG4U
  • MCV4U
  • Advanced Functions (MHF4U)
  • Calculus (MCV4U)
  • 4 best 4U/M courses
  • Alternative Offers
  • Find more information about alternative offers
  • +1 more on the program page
  • Any Grade 12 U English
  • Advanced Functions
  • Calculus and Vectors
  • One other Grade 12 U course
  • ENG4U
  • MHF4U
  • MCV4U
  • 3 additional 4U/M courses
More than marks?supplementary applicationYes
  • Applicants to the Arts & Science Computer Science admission category must submit a supplemental application by the posted document deadlines. The supplemental application can be found in applicants' Join U of T account after they have applied, and will be included as one of their "to-do" items in their admission checklist.
Usually closes before January 15
Marks onlyYes
  • An Admission Information Form is required. We will send you instructions when we acknowledge your application.
  • You're strongly encouraged to write the Euclid Mathematics Contest and the Canadian Senior Mathematics Competition.
  • Individual selection may vary.
Usually closes before January 15
Marks only
Co-opNoAvailableAvailableAvailable
Degree
First-year intakewhere published29400
What you studyArtificial IntelligenceBusiness StudiesComputer GamesManagementArtificial IntelligenceBusiness StudiesComputer ScienceSoftware EngineeringArtificial IntelligenceComputer ScienceInformation SystemsInformation Technology
What it isThis program teaches you how to design, build, and test software and computer systems. You study programming languages, algorithms, data structures, and how computers work at a fundamental level. It suits people who enjoy problem-solving and logical thinking, whether you want to work in industry, research, or develop your own applications.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.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.Computing at Queen's covers the theory and practice of building software, managing information systems, and developing artificial intelligence. You'll study programming, algorithms, data structures, and mathematics that underpin these fields. The program includes a co-op option, letting you alternate between classroom and paid work terms at tech companies, which sets it apart from a standard degree and gives you real industry experience alongside your studies. It suits people who like solving problems with code and want hands-on exposure to how software gets built in actual workplaces.
The door tomajors you reach through itcomputer sciencesoftware engineeringcomputer scienceApplied to directlycomputer sciencesoftware engineering
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 90%See them16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See themNone published by average
SourceUniversity of Toronto — St. George on OUInfoCarleton University on OUInfoUniversity of Waterloo on OUInfoQueen's University on OUInfo

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