Computer Science at Algoma
Yes — computer science is a direct-entry program at Algoma University. You apply to it from Grade 12.
You apply to
Computer Science (BCOSC 4 year)
65%OUAC JEACo-op available
Prerequisites
- ENG4U
- MHF4U
- 1 other 4U/M math
- 3 other 4U/M courses
- 65% combined average in top six 4U/M courses
What to watch for
Computer Science is Algoma's largest offering — direct entry at 65%+ as a BCOSC or BSc, 3 or 4 year, at Sault Ste. Marie, Brampton or online, with named streams in Data Science and AI (JAJ), Computer Games Technology (JFF), Mobile Software Engineering (JFH) and a Co-op stream (JFM, 70%). Algoma has three campuses — Sault Ste. Marie, Brampton and Timmins — and publishes separate OUAC codes for Brampton. Check the code's campus before you apply; the Brampton versions carry '(Brampton)' in the name.
Computer Science at the other campuses
Compare the entry programs side by side →- BrockDirect entry77–80%
- CarletonDirect entry80–85%
- GuelphDirect entry85–90%
- LakeheadDirect entry70%
- LaurentianDirect entry70%
- Laurier (Waterloo)via Business Administration (BBA) + Computer Science (BSc) (UXA)87–90%
- McMasterDirect entry90%
- Nipissingvia Bachelor of Science (PS)70%
- Ontario TechDirect entry73–77%
- Queen'svia Computing (QD)83–87%
- TMUDirect entry75–80%
- TrentDirect entry70%
- U of T (Mississauga)via Computer Science87–90%
- U of T (Scarborough)Direct entry93–100%
- U of T (St. George)via Computer Science90–93%
- WaterlooDirect entry90–97%
- WesternDirect entry80–87%
- WindsorDirect entry70–75%
- YorkDirect entry80–83%
Entry routes were researched against each university’s own program pages in 2026-08-16. Algoma’s page. Faculties restructure — confirm before you apply.