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+ Add a program	U of T (Mississauga) Computer Science OUAC TMX ☆ Add to planRemove	York Digital Media (BA) - School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design OUAC YFA ☆ Add to planRemove	Ottawa Génie informatique (4 ans) OUAC OBD ☆ Add to planRemove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	87–90%“High 80s”	73–80%“Mid- to high 70s”	78–80%“78%; co-op 80%”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4UMCV4UMHF4U	ENG4U	MCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	—	—	one of ENG4U, FRA4U
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	FRA4U or ENG4U MHF4U MCV4U SPH4U SCH4U +1 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	—	Bachelor of Engineering (Co-op), BEng (Co-op), Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Applied Science, BSc/BASc
First-year intakewhere published	500	35	45
What you study	Information SystemsSoftware Engineering	Computer Animation and Visual EffectsComputer GamesDesign	Computer ScienceGeneral or Integrated EngineeringSoftware 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.	You study how to design and build computer software and systems from the ground up, combining computer science theory with practical engineering problem-solving. This is more applied and hardware-focused than a pure computer science degree, and the co-op requirement means you alternate between classroom terms and paid work terms with employers. It suits people who want hands-on experience in real jobs while learning, and who prefer the structured engineering approach to software development.
The door tomajors you reach through it	computer science	Applied to directly	Applied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 90%See them	29 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
Source	University of Toronto — Mississauga on OUInfo	York University on OUInfo	University of Ottawa on OUInfo

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