Computer Science at York
Yes — computer science is a direct-entry program at York University. You apply to it from Grade 12.
You apply to
Computer Science (BSc - Co-op available)
80–83%OUAC YSGCo-op available
Prerequisites
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
- ENG4U
- SCH4U or SPH4U
- MHF4U
- Another 4U Math (MCV4U recommended)
- 2 additional 4U/M courses
What to watch for
Computer Science is direct entry at low-80s and comes in four codes: BSc (YSG), BA (YPK), and international iBSc (YSY) and iBA (YPF). All co-op available. Cybersecurity (YPR BSc / YPX BA) and Data Science (YYY BSc / YYW BA) are separate degrees.
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%
- 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%
Entry routes were researched against each university’s own program pages in 2026-08-16. York’s page. Faculties restructure — confirm before you apply.