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Full	U of T (Mississauga) Computer Science OUAC TMX ☆ Add to planRemove	Waterloo Computer Science (Regular/Co-op) OUAC WCS ☆ Add to planRemove	Waterloo Business Administration (Laurier) and Computer Science (Waterloo) Double Degree (Co-op Only) OUAC WBC ☆ Add to planRemove	Queen's Computing OUAC QD ☆ Add to planRemove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	87–90%“High 80s”	90–97%“Low to Mid-90s”	90–97%“Low to Mid-90s”	83–87%“Mid 80s”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4UMCV4UMHF4U	ENG4UMCV4UMHF4U	ENG4UMCV4UMHF4U	ENG4UMCV4UMHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	—	—	—	—
Prerequisitesas published	ENG4U MHF4U MCV4U Most programs recommend MDM4U	Any Grade 12 U English Advanced Functions Calculus and Vectors One other Grade 12 U course	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 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	Yes An Admission Information Form (AIF) is required. We will send you instructions when we acknowledge your application. You are strongly encouraged to write the Euclid Mathematics Contest and the Canadian Senior Mathematics Contest. Individual selection may vary. Usually closes before January 15	Yes 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-op	Available	Available	Available	Available
Degree	Bachelor of Arts, BA, Bachelor of Computer Science, BCS	Bachelor of Computer Science, BCS, Bachelor of Mathematics, BMath	—	—
First-year intakewhere published	500	360	29	400
What you study	Information SystemsSoftware Engineering	Artificial IntelligenceComputer GamesComputer ScienceHealth Informatics	Artificial IntelligenceBusiness StudiesComputer ScienceSoftware Engineering	Artificial IntelligenceComputer ScienceInformation SystemsInformation Technology
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 the design, development, and theory behind computer software and systems. In the co-op stream, you alternate between classroom terms and paid work terms at tech companies, giving you practical experience alongside your degree. This program suits people who want to build real-world coding skills early and explore whether they prefer software development, artificial intelligence, games, or other computing specializations while earning money.	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 it	computer science	computer science	Applied to directly	computer sciencesoftware engineering
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 90%See them	4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them	4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them	None published by average
Source	University of Toronto — Mississauga on OUInfo	University of Waterloo on OUInfo	University of Waterloo on OUInfo	Queen's University on OUInfo

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