Computer Science at Trent
Yes — computer science is a direct-entry program at Trent University. You apply to it from Grade 12.
You apply to
Computer Science (BSc)
70%OUAC RSC
Prerequisites
- Minimum 70% calculated from best six 4U/M courses
- Required Courses:
- ENG4U with a minimum of 60%
- A 4U math is recommended
What to watch for
Direct entry at a 70% minimum; the co-op code (RZK) is 80%. Software Engineering Co-op (RZC) is separate at 85-90%, and Computer Science and Physics (RCY) and Computer Science and Forensics (RZN) are joint codes at 70%. Trent publishes a minimum, and its own admissions FAQ says 'meeting the minimum does not guarantee admission'. The safety net is real: if you are not admitted to a competitive programme, Trent automatically assesses you for an alternate offer into a similar one, with no second application.
Computer Science at the other campuses
Compare the entry programs side by side →- AlgomaDirect entry65%
- 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%
- 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. Trent’s page. Faculties restructure — confirm before you apply.