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	U of T (Scarborough) Computer Science (regular and co-op) OUAC TXC Remove	York Computer Science (iBA - Co-op available) OUAC YPF Remove	Waterloo Software Engineering (Co-op Only) OUAC WSO Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	93–100%“Mid-90s (regular); high 90s (co-op)”	80–83%“Low 80s”	90–97%“Low- to mid-90s”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	ENG4U MCV4U MHF4U	ENG4U MHF4U	ENG4U MCV4U MHF4U SCH4U SPH4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	—	—	—
Prerequisitesas published	ENG4U MCV4U MHF4U	Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) ENG4U MHF4U Another 4U Math (MCV4U recommended) 3 additional 4U/M courses +7 more on the program page	English (ENG4U – min. 70%) Advanced Functions (min. 70%) Calculus and Vectors (min. 70%) Chemistry (min. 70%) Physics (min. 70%)
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Marks only	Yes NEW: All Engineering program applications require an online video interview. You will receive more information after you apply. An Admission Information Form is also required. We will send you instructions when we acknowledge your application. Experience in developing well-structured, modular programs is required, as demonstrated by at least 1 of the following: strong performance in a programming course such as ICS3U, ICS4U or equivalent; strong performance in a programming contest; significant work experience; other (must be explained on the Admission Information Form). Usually closes before January 15
Co-op	Available	Available	Available
Degree	—	—	—
First-year intakewhere published	165	25	127
What you study	Artificial Intelligence Computer Science Entrepreneurship Information Systems	Artificial Intelligence Computer Science Software Engineering	Artificial Intelligence Computer Science Information Systems Information Technology
What it is	You study the theory and practice of computing, from writing software and building systems to artificial intelligence and how businesses use technology. The co-op stream requires you to alternate between semesters of coursework and paid work terms at tech companies, giving you real workplace experience alongside your degree. This suits students who want hands-on industry exposure while learning, or who prefer the traditional full-time study path.	Computer Science is a four-year degree covering the design, development, and theory behind software and computer systems, with options to specialize in artificial intelligence or software engineering. The co-op stream lets you alternate between study terms and paid work terms at tech companies, giving you real-world experience alongside your coursework. This program suits students who enjoy problem-solving and coding, and who want to build professional experience before graduating.	You study how to design, build, and maintain large software systems using engineering principles and mathematics. This co-op stream requires you to alternate between classroom terms and paid work terms in industry, giving you real project experience alongside your degree. It suits people who want hands-on experience, enjoy problem-solving with code, and are ready to balance school with regular full-time work placements.
The door tomajors you reach through it	computer science software engineering	Applied to directly	software engineering
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 85%See them	29 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
Source	University of Toronto — Scarborough on OUInfo	York University on OUInfo	University of Waterloo on OUInfo

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