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BA/BS in Major in Computer Science

University of Ottawa

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada•QS 2027 #228 =

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At University of Ottawa in Ottawa, Canada, BA/BS in Major in Computer Science is offered as a bachelor's degree in Computer Sciences programme. Tuition for international students is CAD 31,582 per semester (CAD 4,211 per semester for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Field: Computer Sciences
Local tuition: CAD 4,211 / semester
International tuition: CAD 31,582 / semester

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Last checked September 2026 · Source: catalogue.uottawa.ca ·

Program details

Overview

The Major in Computer Science is a 60-unit undergraduate concentration teaching the fundamentals of computation and information processing and their real-world applications. Students learn to build fast, reliable, scalable, and secure software systems through courses covering databases, artificial intelligence, computer graphics, security, and distributed computing, culminating in an honours project. The program is administered by the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science within the Faculty of Engineering, and is offered in English and in French with a French Immersion Stream available. The curriculum emphasizes practical software design and implementation skills that can be paired with flexible degree options, and the major is normally combined with another major or a minor to complete the requirements of the Bachelor's degree.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: This is a limited-enrolment program administered by the Faculty of Engineering. Applicants need English 4U (ENG4U) or Français 4U (FRA4U), Advanced Functions 4U (MHF4U), and Calculus and Vectors 4U (MCV4U); no Biology, Chemistry, or Physics course is required. The published minimum admission average is 90%, with a minimum combined average of 70% required across the mathematics prerequisite courses specifically. This is the highest published average among the programs covered here, reflecting very high demand. The same line covers the standalone Computer Science major/honours degree and the Joint Honours BSc in Computer Science and Mathematics. Meeting the minimum does not guarantee admission; the program is highly competitive.

About University of Ottawa

“Deus Scientiarum Dominus Est”

Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1848
Students: 49,864
QS rank: #228 =
Programs: 525
Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does BA/BS in Major in Computer Science award?

University of Ottawa awards a Bachelor's Degree in the field of Computer Sciences on completion of this programme.

How much does BA/BS in Major in Computer Science cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 31,582 per semester (CAD 4,211 per semester for local students).

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