Does Algoma require ENG4U?

66 of Algoma University's 66 listed programs require ENG4U (100%). Where it is required it is forced into your admission average whether or not it is one of your best six marks.

What average do you need for Algoma?

Published admission ranges at Algoma University run from 65% to 70%. 0 programs publish a range starting at 90% or higher. A published range is the floor for consideration, not a guarantee of an offer.

Algoma admission requirements

100% of Algoma's 66 programs require ENG4U, 27% require MDM4U. Published ranges run from 65% to 70%. 2 programs want more than marks.

Counted across every Algoma program listed on OUInfo for September 2027 entry. Each program’s own page has its exact wording; this page is the shape of the whole university.

The courses Algoma asks for

How many of Algoma’s 66 programs name each course as required. A required course is forced into your admission average — it counts even if it is not one of your best six.

What you need, by set of courses

Algoma’s programs grouped by the exact courses they require, most common set first, with the span of their published ranges. If your timetable matches a set, every program in it is open to you on courses.

ENG4U31 programs · 65–70%
Accounting (BA 3 year) 65%, Anishinaabe Studies (BA 3 year) 65%, Anishinaabemowin (BA 3 year) 65%, Community Development (BA 3 year) 65%, Community Economic and Social Development (BA 3 year) 65%, Community Economic and Social Development (BA 4 year) 65% and 25 more
ENG4U + MDM4U17 programs · 65–70%
Economics (BA 3 year) 65%, Economics (Brampton) (BA 3 year) 65%, Finance and Economics (BA 4 year) 65%, Finance and Economics (Brampton) (BA 4 year) 65%, Business Administration - Aviation Management (Brampton) (BBA 4 Year) 70%, Business Administration - Economics (Brampton) (BBA 4-year) 70% and 11 more
ENG4U + MHF4U12 programs · 65–70%
Computer Science - Data Science and AI (BCOSC 4 Year) 65%, Computer Science - Data Science and AI (Brampton) (BCOSC 4 Year) 65%, Computer Science - Mobile Software Engineering (BCOSC 4 Year) 65%, Computer Science - Online (BCOSC 3 Year) 65%, Computer Science – Computer Games Technology (BCOSC 4 year) 65%, Computer Science – Computer Games Technology/Creative Arts (BCOSC 4 year) 65% and 6 more
ENG4U + MHF4U + SBI4U + SCH4U3 programs · 65–70%
Environmental Science (BSc 4 Year) 65%, Biology (BSc 3 year) 70%, Biology (BSc 4 year) 70%
ENG4U + ICS4U + MHF4U + SCH4U + SPH4U2 programs · 65%
Computer Science (BSc 3 year) 65%, Computer Science (BSc 4 year) 65%
ENG4U + MCY4U + MDM4U + MHF4U + SCH4U + SPH4U1 program · 70%
Psychology (BSc 4 year) 70%

Where the published ranges sit

Every Algoma program with a published range, by the bottom of that range. A range is what the university says it will consider, not what it admits at — read the guide to what a range means.

under 7041Accounting (BA 3 year), Anishinaabe Studies (BA 3 year), Anishinaabemowin (BA 3 year) and 38 more
70–7425Biology (BSc 3 year), Biology (BSc 4 year), Business Administration - Aviation Management (Brampton) (BBA 4 Year) and 22 more
75–790
80–840
85–890
90 and up0

Beyond marks

2 programs need a supplementary application: A portfolio, audition, questionnaire, video or form, due on Algoma’s own date, usually before OUAC closes. Which ones, and what each asks for.

How Algoma reads your transcript

In Algoma’s own words to guidance counsellors, from the OUAC resource guide (September 2026 entry). Each links to the page comparing every university’s answer.

If you repeat a course

We will use the highest grade to calculate the admission average.

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Summer school, night school, e-learning and private school

We grant equal standing to all courses recognized by the Ministry of Education.

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Your Grade 11 marks

Applicants may receive early offers of admission based on Grade 11 grades.

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AP and IB

AP: Students who completed AP courses in appropriate subjects with a grade of 4 may receive transfer credit. Students must also meet the standard university requirement of six 4U/M courses.

IB: Students who completed IB courses in a Canadian high school may receive transfer credit. To receive transfer credit for a specific course, a student must receive a score of 5 or higher in a Standard Level or Higher Level course and must have achieved a minimum of 28 points in the IB diploma. Students must also meet the standard university requirement of six 4U/M courses.

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English proficiency

International students who have not completed their last 3 years of full-time studies in English in a country where English is an official language must provide an English-language proficiency test score. www.algomau.ca/english-language-requirements

Accepted test scores: o CAEL score of 60+ o IELTS score of 6.0+ (overall and each band) o TOEFL score of: 550+ (paper based) or 83+ (computer or home edition) o Duolingo score of 110: No band below 95 for Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Bachelor of Science in Biology and Bachelor of Science in Psychology. No band below 90 for all other undergraduate or graduate programs.

Students without proof of English-language proficiency or who do not meet minimum requirements can complete an English-language program with one of our many English-language Pathway partners. https://algomau.ca/students/international-students/ international-partnerships/language-pathway-partners

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Transfer credit

We offer a generous transfer credit policy to students with previous university or college education. www.algomau.ca/transfers-pathways

For more information, email: pathways@algomau.ca.

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