Study Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Computer Science at Wilfrid Laurier University in Canada, Faculty of Science

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Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Computer Science

Canada

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What will I learn?

Our Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Computer Science will help you develop strong algorithm analysis and design skills in procedural, object-oriented and low-level languages, with an optional introduction to functional, parallel, and logical paradigms.We know hands-on experience is key to your understanding of computing fundamentals, so you’ll spend lots of time in the lab.In senior years, you will select courses in application areas ranging from internet computing to writing apps for mobile computing, from applied cryptography to quantum computing.In addition, you’ll gain necessary experience in group work, project administration and time management.Our Computer Science program exposes you to not just the software, but also to the hardware that underlies computer and embedded systems, giving you a fundamental understanding of digital systems and microprocessors, and an appreciation for the interaction between the hardware and the software.While exposure to high school computer science is useful, the first-year Computer Science at Laurier courses provide you with the necessary background. Computer Science is also offered as a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree, which combines Computer Science with another Arts program to give you a solid understanding of the basic principles of computer science while you explore complementary interests in Arts

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Science

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
CAD$37,590.00 (US$ 27,019) per year
Textbooks and Academic Supplies - 1500 CAD.
Start date

September 2026

Venue

Waterloo Campus

75 University Avenue West,

Waterloo,

Ontario,

N2L 3C5, Central Canada, Canada

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
CAD$37,590.00 (US$ 27,019) per year
Textbooks and Academic Supplies - 1500 CAD.
Start date

September 2027

Venue

Waterloo Campus

75 University Avenue West,

Waterloo,

Ontario,

N2L 3C5, Central Canada, Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

Students must have the following:

  • Minimum admission range of high 70s.
  • Competitive admission range of mid 80s.
  • English at 60%.
  • Advanced Functions at 60%.
  • One of Calculus & Vectors, Chemistry or Physics at 60%.
  • Computer Science and Mathematics requires English, Advanced Functions, and Calculus & Vectors at 60%, and one of Biology, Chemistry, or Physics at 60%.
  • Computer Science and Psychology requires English and Advanced Functions at 60%, and one of Calculus & Vectors, Chemistry, Physics, or Biology at 60%.
  • All prerequisite courses calculated in admission average.

International Baccalaureate Requirements

  • HL or SL English at 3.
  • HL or SL Mathematics at 3.
  • HL or SL Chemistry or Physics at 3.
  • IB Minimum Score: 27.
  • Computer Science and Psychology requires HL or SL English and Mathematics at 3, and one of HL or SL Biology, Chemistry, or Physics at 3. IB Minimum Score: 27.
  • Computer Science and Mathematics requires HL or SL English and Mathematics at 3, and one of HL or SL Biology, Chemistry, or Physics at 3. IB Minimum Score: 26.

English Proficiency

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - Internet-based testing (

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

Pathways options

Offered by other partners

This university accepts pathways courses from
  • Durham College
  • Fanshawe College
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