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Computer Science at University of Guelph
BComp (Bachelor of Computing) · College of Computational, Mathematical and Physical Sciences · Guelph campus
What average do you need for Guelph Computer Science?
Majors or options chosen later: Area of emphasis: Artificial Intelligence, Area of emphasis: Cybersecurity, Area of emphasis: Data Science, Area of emphasis: UX.
What courses do you need?
Grade 12 courses the school requires, as its page lists them.
Is there a supplementary application?
Extra steps beyond marks, with the school's deadlines. Miss a required one and the application is not considered.
- Optional
- Student Profile Form (SPF): activities, leadership and circumstances; considered only if your May average is within a discretionary range (up to 5%) below the final cut-offDue 1 April 2027
See these dates on the deadline calendar, with your other programs, and add them to your own calendar.
How much does Guelph Computer Science cost?
For a student from Ontario, at this year's prices. Food after first year, transit and personal spending are left out.
- Tuition
- $8,700 first year, $34,700 in all
- Books and supplies
- $1,500 first year, $6,000 in allSchool's estimate
- Residence and meals
- $16,100 first yearFirst year
- Rent after first year
- $32,500 in allHalf a two-bedroom in Guelph, $902 a month
What do computer science graduates earn?
Statistics Canada publishes pay by field for each province's graduates, not by school. Figures are for Ontario bachelor's graduates, the class of 2022 two years after and the class of 2019 five years after, in 2024 dollars.
What careers does Guelph Computer Science lead to?
Careers people reach through this field, each with its pay, training and what the work is like.
- Software DeveloperBuild apps, websites and systems. No licence required, many roads in.$100kTypical pay1 to 4 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- Data ScientistTurn piles of data into predictions and decisions. Math, code and a lot of cleaning up.$96kTypical pay4 to 7 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- Cybersecurity AnalystWatch for attacks and stop them. High pay, real shortage, and the government is one of the biggest employers.$103kTypical pay2 to 6 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- Business AnalystThe translator between the people who need software and the people who build it. A business or IT (information technology) degree and a talent for asking questions.$94kTypical pay3 to 5 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- Cloud EngineerBuild and run the rented computers, storage and networks that most software now lives on. Certifications count for more than your degree.$96kTypical pay3 to 6 yearsTo qualifyGoodDemand
- Data AnalystPull the numbers, make the charts, answer the question. The most common first job in data.$85kTypical pay2 to 4 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
Where else can you study computer science?
The same field at other universities, with what each says it takes.
| Program | School says | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial IntelligenceTrent, Ontario | Minimum 70% overall average (Trent general requirement); co-op stream minimum 80% | Not published |
| Artificial Intelligence (Computer Science)Ontario Tech, Ontario | Expected cut-off: 73 per cent; last year's cut-off: 75 per cent | $8,467 |
| Computer ScienceAlgoma, Ontario | Min. Avg. 65% | $5,982 |
| Computer ScienceBrock, Ontario | Expected cut-off: high 70s | $8,494 |
| Computer ScienceLakehead, Ontario | A minimum 70% overall final average | $6,104 |
| Computer ScienceLaurentian, Ontario | A minimum overall average of 70% in the 6 best grade 12 U/M courses | $7,889 |
| Computer ScienceNipissing, Ontario | Minimum average for admission consideration: 70% | $9,219 |
| Computer ScienceOntario Tech, Ontario | Expected cut-off: 73 per cent; last year's cut-off: 75 per cent | $8,467 |
If you don't get in
Routes the data shows: like programs that ask for less, and college programs with a transfer agreement into this one.
- Asks for less
- Honours BSc Computer Science at Ottawa: 80% minimum (English program); 78% minimum (French program)
- Computer Science at Bishop's: Estimated minimum admission average: 80% (all programs)
- Computer Science at URegina: 80% average required for Computer Science (Faculty of Science minimum 70%); no qualifying admission
- Transfer in from college
- Computer Programmer Analyst (opens in a new tab) (3-year advanced diploma) at Canadore: counts for about 50% of the degree, needs 75% in the college program
- Software Engineering Technology (opens in a new tab) (3-year advanced diploma) at Centennial: counts for about 50% of the degree, needs 75% in the college program
- Software Engineering Technology: Interactive Gaming (opens in a new tab) (3-year advanced diploma) at Centennial: counts for about 50% of the degree, needs 75% in the college program
- Computer Programmer/Analyst (opens in a new tab) (3-year advanced diploma) at Conestoga: counts for about 50% of the degree, needs 75% in the college program
- Software Engineering Technology (opens in a new tab) (3-year advanced diploma) at Conestoga: counts for about 50% of the degree, needs 75% in the college program
- Computer Programmer Analyst (opens in a new tab) (3-year advanced diploma) at Durham: counts for about 50% of the degree, needs 75% in the college program
- And 7 more: every agreement is in the comparer.
Where these numbers come from
- Admission average: uoguelph.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Entering average (Common University Data Ontario, fall 2022): couprodpublicreports.tgtsolutions.com (opens in a new tab)
- Tuition: uoguelph.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Residence: uoguelph.ca (opens in a new tab) (uoguelph.ca (opens in a new tab))
- Pay by field: www150.statcan.gc.ca (opens in a new tab)
How every figure in this part of the site is sourced, and the check of every link.
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