Top Computer Science Programs
Backnote: all of the information are from the perspective of an Ontario student
| Criteria | University of Waterloo | University of Toronto | University of British Columbia | McMaster University | Queen’s University |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank in terms of major | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| The Program | Computer Science | Computer Science | Computer Science | Computer Science | Computer Science |
| Co-op Available | Yes (Mandatory) | Yes (PEY Co-op, optional) | Yes (optional) | Yes (optional) | Yes (optional) |
| Competitive Admission Average | Low-mid 90s | Mid-high 90s | Low 90s | low 90s | High 80s-low 90s |
| Acceptance Rate | ~5% | ~10% | ~15% | ~20% | ~30% |
| Supplementary App | AIF (Admission Information Form) | Yes | Yes, Personal Profile | Yes | No |
| Additional Supp App Fee (CAD) | No extra fee | $51 | No extra fee | N/A | N/A |
| Application Deadline | Jan 30 | Jan 15 | Jan 15 | Jan 15 | Feb 1 |
| Supp App Deadline | Feb 3 | Feb 2 | Feb 15 | Jan 30 | N/A |
| Tuition (Ontario y1) | $8,800 | $6,100 | $6,080 | $7,200 | $6,800 |
| Tuition (Out-of-Province y1) | $8,800 | $7,250 | $6,080 | $7,200 | $6,800 |
| Tuition (International) | $62,900 | $60,440 | $58,700 | $59,900 | $54,600 |
| Class Size for Major | 450-500 | 500-550 | 200-250 | 160-200 | 100-120 |
| Interview Required | No | No | Possibility of interview for candidates that need further assessing | No | No |
| Required Courses | ENG4U + MHF4U + MCV4U | ENG4U + MHF4U | ENG4U + MHF4U | ENG4U + MHF4U + Two of SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U, SES4U, ICS4U or TEJ4M | ENG4U + MHF4U + one 4U math/science |
| Max Program Applications | 3 | 3 (1 per campus) | 2 choices on one application | 3 | 3 |
| Additional Requirements | English proficiency (if applicable) | English proficiency (if applicable) | English proficiency (if applicable) | English proficiency (if applicable) | English proficiency (if applicable) |
| Results Announced | March-May | March-May | Late January-April | February-May | February-May |
| Video Response Required | Optional (boosts admission) | No | No | No | No |