4 programs, side by side
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.
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| Published rangetheir exact wording | 80–83%“Low 80s” | 70–75%“70% minimum average; 75% for Co-op programs” | 78–80%“78%; co-op 80%” | 80–85%“80-85% (regular and co-op)” |
| Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below | ENG4UMHF4U | ENG4UICS4UMCV4UMHF4U | MCV4UMHF4USCH4USPH4U | MCV4UMHF4U |
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| More than marks?supplementary application | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only | Marks only |
| Co-op | Available | Available | Available | Available |
| Degree | — | Bachelor of Commerce, BComm, Bachelor of Computer Science, BCS, Bachelor of Information Technology, BIT, Bachelor of Science, BSc | Bachelor of Engineering (Co-op), BEng (Co-op), Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Applied Science, BSc/BASc | — |
| First-year intakewhere published | 20 | — | 45 | — |
| What you study | Artificial IntelligenceComputer ScienceSoftware Engineering | Artificial IntelligenceComputer Animation and Visual EffectsComputer GamesSoftware Engineering | Computer ScienceGeneral or Integrated EngineeringSoftware Engineering | Artificial IntelligenceBusiness StudiesComputer GamesManagement |
| What it is | You study how to protect computer systems and networks from cyberattacks by learning programming, software design, and artificial intelligence techniques. Unlike a general computer science degree, this program is built around real-world security problems and includes a co-op work term, so you apply what you learn in actual jobs while still studying. It suits people who want hands-on technical experience and are interested in the growing field of protecting digital information. | Computer Science at Windsor covers programming, systems design, and problem-solving with technology. You can specialize in areas like artificial intelligence, game development, animation, or software engineering depending on your degree choice. The program includes optional co-op work terms, letting you gain industry experience alongside your studies — a fit if you want hands-on learning and want to test career paths before graduating. | 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. | 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. |
| The door tomajors you reach through it | Applied to directly | computer science | Applied to directly | computer science |
| Entrance awardsat this campus, by average | 29 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | None published by average | 22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them | 16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them |
| Source | York University on OUInfo | University of Windsor on OUInfo | University of Ottawa on OUInfo | Carleton University on OUInfo |
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