As a Computer Science student at Laurier’s Waterloo campus, you’ll study the principles and practices that power today’s digital world. Courses cover programming, algorithms, data structures, systems and software design, with hands-on labs and co-op opportunities that connect theory to experience.

The Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Computer Science offers flexibility to pair computing with another arts discipline, ideal for students interested in the social, creative, or business side of tech.

The Bachelor of Science (BSc) builds deeper technical expertise and includes advanced topics like networks, cryptography, mobile computing and systems architecture—preparing you for tech-focused careers or further study.

Ontario High School Admission Requirements

BA requirements

• Average admission range: high 70s
• English at 60%
• Advanced Functions at 60%
• All prerequisite courses calculated in admissions average

BSc requirements

• Average admission range: high 70s
• English at 60%
• Advanced Functions at 60%
• One of Calculus & Vectors, Chemistry or Physics at 60%
• All prerequisite courses calculated in admissions average

Students applying to this program from a Canadian province outside of Ontario are encouraged to review our course equivalents by province chart. This chart will show you what courses from your province are equivalent to the admission requirements listed under the Ontario High School Admission Requirements section.

Students applying to this program from an international curriculum must present the following:

BA requirements

• Average admission range: high 70s
• Senior or grade 12 English at 60%
• Senior or grade 12 Mathematics covering algebra, trigonometry and functions at 60%
• All prerequisite courses calculated in admissions average

BSc requirements

• Average admission range: high 70s
• Senior or grade 12 English at 60%
• Senior or grade 12 Mathematics covering algebra, trigonometry and functions at 60%
• A second senior or grade 12 Mathematics course at 60% is required for some curriculums
• Review your country's curriculum-specific requirements to determine if one or two mathematics courses are required
• All prerequisite courses calculated in admissions average

Students applying to this program from an international curriculum are encouraged to review our curriculum-specific requirements. You will find which courses from your country's curriculum are equivalent to the admission requirements listed above. If your country or curriculum is not listed, please reach out to [email protected].

• Canadian Academic English Language Assessment [min. 70] or DuoLingo [min. 120] or Pearson Test of English (Academic) [min. 59] or International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 6.5] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 83]

If you've completed studies at another college or university, you may be eligible to transfer into Wilfrid Laurier University's Computer Science (BA or BSc) program. Admission requirements vary depending on your academic background and the number of postsecondary courses you've completed.

To find out if you can transfer into this program, we encourage you to:

1. Review our transfer admission requirements to find the criteria that applies to your unique situation, including information about transfer credits and academic requirements.
2. For our Computer Science (BSc) program, explore our transfer pathway opportunities, including our pathway with Conestoga College, to see how your previous studies may count toward this program.