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Full	U of T (Mississauga) Computer Science OUAC TMX Remove	Algoma Computer Science (BCOSC 4 year) OUAC JEA Remove	Carleton Computer Science OUAC COD Remove	Ottawa Commerce - Business Analytics (4 years) (French Immersion Stream is available) OUAC OCW Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	87–90%“High 80s”	65%“65%+”	80–85%“80-85% (regular and co-op)”	80%
Required coursesforced into your top 6	ENG4U MCV4U MDM4U MHF4U	ENG4U MHF4U	MCV4U MHF4U	ENG4U FRA4U MCV4U MHF4U
Prerequisitesas published	ENG4U MHF4U MCV4U Most programs recommend MDM4U	ENG4U MHF4U 1 other 4U/M math 3 other 4U/M courses 65% combined average in top six 4U/M courses	Advanced Functions (MHF4U) Calculus (MCV4U) 4 best 4U/M courses Alternative Offers Find more information about alternative offers +1 more on the program page	ENG4U or FRA4U MHF4U MCV4U If you have not completed MCV4U, you can take the replacement course at the University of Ottawa either the summer before or during your first term. Meeting these minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. +2 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary application	Yes A supplementary application is required. Entry to the Computer Science admission category is gained directly from high school. Transfer students who have completed any post-secondary studies (including studies at other divisions at the University of Toronto) are not eligible for admission to the Computer Science admission category at the University of Toronto Mississauga. Usually closes before January 15	Marks only	Marks only	Marks only
Co-op	Available	Available	Available	Available
Degree	Bachelor of Arts, BA, Bachelor of Computer Science, BCS	—	—	Bachelor of Commerce, BCom, Bachelor of Commerce (Co-op), BCom (Co-op)
First-year intakewhere published	500	—	—	—
What you study	Information Systems Software Engineering	Computer Games Computer Science Software Engineering	Artificial Intelligence Business Studies Computer Games Management	Business Studies Information Systems Management Management Studies
What it is	A program in which you study how to design, build, and maintain software and computer systems. The BCS degree focuses more on the theory and mathematics behind computing, while the BA allows you to combine computer science with other subjects. Both paths prepare you for software development, systems design, or related technical roles, and include paid work terms through co-op so you gain real experience while studying.	You study how to design and build software and computer systems, with options to specialize in game development. The co-op requirement means you complete paid work terms at tech companies alongside your classroom learning, giving you real industry experience before graduation. This program suits students who want hands-on technical training and the chance to build a professional network early in their degree.	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 how to use data and statistics to solve business problems, combined with core courses in accounting, management, and information systems. The co-op stream builds in paid work terms at companies, letting you apply what you learn in real settings, whereas the regular stream is full-time classes. This suits you if you're comfortable with numbers and want to blend technical skills with business strategy, and especially if you want real workplace experience before graduating.
The door tomajors you reach through it	computer science	computer science	computer science	Applied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 90%See them	7 published, 7 with no applicationfrom 80%See them	16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
Source	University of Toronto — Mississauga on OUInfo	Algoma University on OUInfo	Carleton University on OUInfo	University of Ottawa on OUInfo

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