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Engineering

Computer Science at York University

York University, Canada

Programme overview

Computer Science (BA/iBA/BSc/iBSc) builds foundations in programming, algorithms, data structures and systems through labs, team projects and supervised work experience; ranked #2 in Toronto for AI in the ShanghaiRanking 2025 subject rankings.

Faculty: Lassonde School of Engineering  |  Study mode: co-op  |  Intake: Fall, Winter  |  Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Core computer science including programming, algorithms, data structures and systems, project-based courses including faculty-supervised upper-year projects, with optional Liberal Arts, science, or language/study-abroad components.

Career pathways

Software and network developer, data scientist, cloud computing specialist, AI and machine learning developer, robotics systems developer, virtual reality system developer, human/computer interface designer.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Ontario OSSD BA/iBA: ENG4U, MHF4U, one more 4U math plus three additional 4U/M. BSc/iBSc additionally requires SCH4U or SPH4U. Averages in the low 80s may be considered; final average of 78% required.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Undergraduate classes begin in Winter (January), Summer (May) and Fall (September); Fall 2027 (September) is the main intake with the January 2027 and May 2027 starts also listed.

Application deadlines for most programmes: Winter 2027 (January) entry November 18, 2026; Summer 2027 (May) entry April 1, 2027; Fall 2027 (September) entry January 15, 2027 for Ontario high school students and March 24, 2027 for out-of-province high school, international and university/college transfer and mature applicants. Applications are accepted until each programme is full.

Exceptions: Direct Entry Nursing and Nursing Second Entry apply by February 1; Nursing Post-RN for Internationally Educated Nurses by June 1; Schulich BBA and Social Work (BSW) accept no applications after January 15. Supplementary application deadlines for Fall 2027: Schulich BBA February 1, 2027; Creative Writing February 5, 2027; AMPD BFA/BDes programmes February 5, 2027; Concurrent Education March 19, 2027; Glendon International Studies & Business Administration March 31, 2027; Social Work February 16, 2027.

Applications are made through OUAC, or through the York University application for mature, international and transfer applicants, visiting students and certificate applicants; the York University application fee is $140 (non-refundable, Visa, Visa Debit or MasterCard). AMPD BFA/BDes programmes require a $20 supplementary application fee within the OUAC application.

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