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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.

	U of T (Mississauga) Computer Science OUAC TMX Remove	York Digital Media (BA) - School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design OUAC YFA Remove	Western Computer Science OUAC ECS Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	87–90%“High 80s”	73–80%“Mid- to high 70s”	80–87%“Low to mid 80s”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4U MCV4U MHF4U	ENG4U	ENG4U MCV4U MHF4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	—	—	one of ICS4U, MDM4U, SBI4U, SES4U, SPH4U
Prerequisitesas published	ENG4U MHF4U MCV4U Most programs recommend MDM4U	Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) ENG4U 4U Math (minimum grade of 75% required) 4 additional 4U/M courses 4M Arts (or similar arts training) recommended	English, ENG4U Calculus and Vectors MCV4U Advanced Functions, MHF4U One of: Biology, SBI4U +5 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
Co-op	Available	Available	Available
Degree	Bachelor of Arts, BA, Bachelor of Computer Science, BCS	—	—
First-year intakewhere published	500	35	500
What you study	Information Systems Software Engineering	Computer Animation and Visual Effects Computer Games Design	Computer GamesInformation ServicesSoftware Engineering
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.	This program teaches you how to create digital content across animation, game design, and visual media. Unlike a pure computer science degree, it balances technical skills with creative and design thinking. It suits people who want to build things that people see and interact with, rather than work mainly on backend systems or theory.	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 it	computer science	Applied to directly	computer science
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 90%See them	29 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them
Source	University of Toronto — Mississauga on OUInfo	York University on OUInfo	Western University on OUInfo

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