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U of T (St. George)

Computer Science

OUAC TAD

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Western

Computer Science

OUAC ECS

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording90–93%“Low 90s”80–87%“Low to mid 80s”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMCV4UENG4UMCV4UMHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it—
  • one of ICS4U, MDM4U, SBI4U, SES4U, SPH4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • ENG4U
  • MCV4U
  • English, ENG4U
  • Calculus and Vectors MCV4U
  • Advanced Functions, MHF4U
  • One of:
  • Biology, SBI4U
  • +5 more on the program page
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 only
Co-opNoAvailable
Degree——
First-year intakewhere published—500
What you study—Computer GamesInformation ServicesSoftware Engineering
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.Computer Science at Western teaches you how to write programs, build software systems, and solve problems using computers and code. You choose a focus — such as game development, managing information systems, or engineering robust software — based on your interests. The program includes paid work terms alongside your studies, letting you apply classroom learning in real jobs and build professional experience before you graduate.
The door tomajors you reach through itcomputer sciencesoftware engineeringcomputer science
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 90%See them6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them
SourceUniversity of Toronto — St. George on OUInfoWestern University on OUInfo

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