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undergraduate

Degree

Honours BSc Computer Science

Course code: #ORC

undergraduate

Degree

Honours BSc Computer Science

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2024)

    $58,664 CAD

  • Application fee

    $156 CAD

  • Duration

    4 years

  • PGWP

    3 years

  • Min GPA

    90 out of 100

Options
Co-op

These items are optional and you can choose them as you wish after applying for the course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-September 15-February-2024 2024-02-15
Fall-September 15-February-2025 2025-02-15
Fall-September 15-February-2026 2026-02-15
Fall-September 17-February-2027 2027-02-17

Overview

Honours BSc Computer Science

Computer science at the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science combines the study of computation and information processing fundamentals with their application in the world around students. 

Computer scientists build fast, reliable, scalable and secure software systems to organize and analyze information. 

The honours curriculum comprises advanced topics in databases, artificial intelligence, computer graphics, security, distributed computing and algorithm design, culminating in an honours project. 

This program teaches graduates how to use their creative and innovative talents to conceive, design and implement software systems. 

The French Immersion Stream is now available to all students in the Computer Science program. 

This program at UO is offered in English and in French

Compulsory courses are offered in English and French.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$72,501

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $9,156
Accommodation 1 bed room $13,837
Tuition 1 person $58,664

Hourly wage

Min wage

17.20 CAD / 1 hour

in Canada every student can work 20 hour per week

Required documents

  • Academic/Official Transcripts
  • Copies of Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency
  • Passport or Visa Documents
  • Resumé or Cover Letter (If applicable - Depending on your academic background and intended program)

Note: All documents submitted in support of an application for admission in a language other than English or French must be accompanied by a certified translation.

Note: As part of the admission process, Ontario universities sometimes ask undergraduate applicants who were educated outside Canada to submit their official transcripts directly to World Education Servicesnorth_east

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6.5
-
listening
6.5
writing
-
speaking
-
reading

TOEFL

86
-
listening
22
writing
-
speaking
-
reading

PTE

60
-
listening
60
writing
-
speaking
-
reading

Cambridge

180
-
listening
-
writing
-
speaking
-
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

Duolingo English Test

TestOverall scoreLiteracy
Duolingo120120

Note: Your official Duolingo results must be sent to us electronically directly from the test centre. 

Be sure to share your results with the University of Ottawa through the Duolingo Dashboard.

English Intensive Program (EIP)

The English Intensive Program is a great way to improve your English language skills and prepare to enrol at the University of Ottawa. 

Required testMinimum score for conditional admissionLead to 
TOEFL Internet based

Overall score of 60 and writing score of 20

or

Overall score of 70 and writing score of 16

Undergraduate

 

IELTS

Overall score of 4.5 and writing score of 5

or

Overall score of 5 and writing score of 4.5

DUOLINGOOverall score of 85 and literacy score of 85
CAELOverall score of 40 and writing of 30
PTE

Overall score between 48-55 and writing between 45-48

or

Overall score between 40-47 and writing between 53-57

Note: If you receive a score of 4.0 in any other band in the IELTS, you won’t be considered for admission. You’ll need to improve your English proficiency before applying again.


Academic background and requirement

China: Upper Middle School Graduation Certificate or The Senior High School Graduation Diploma
India: Higher Secondary School Certificate
Iran: Peesh-daneshgahii/Pre-university year (after 11 years of secondary school)

Prerequisites and other requirements

  • English
  • Mathematics (preferably Calculus)

A minimum grade of 70% is required for mathematics.

Students who have not completed a mathematics course that is equivalent to Calculus must take a replacement course at the University during their first year.

GPA

China:

Computer Sciences, Data Sciences and Software Engineering

*These are competitive programs. Admissions will be determined based on a rigorous selection, meeting the admission average does not guarantee admission. Selected applicants will be chosen amongst applicants who selected the University of Ottawa as part of their top three choices.

90% or more

India:

Computer Sciences, Data Sciences and Software Engineering

*These are competitive programs. Admissions will be determined based on a rigorous selection, meeting the admission average does not guarantee admission. Selected applicants will be chosen amongst applicants who selected the University of Ottawa as part of their top three choices.

90% or more

 

Career opportunities

  • Software Engineer
  • Data Scientist
  • Systems Analyst
  • Cybersecurity Analyst
  • Network Administrator
  • Web Developer
  • Artificial Intelligence Specialist

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