Computer Science at MUN: Admission Average
Memorial University of Newfoundland · St. John's, NL
What average do you need for Computer Science at MUN?
Computer Science at Memorial University of Newfoundland typically admits students with averages in the high 80s, roughly 85–89%. It ranks #3 of 14 MUN programs by admission average.
Growing program, St. John's tech sector expanding.
How competitive is it?
Of the 31 universities we track that offer it, 5 ask for a higher average and 4 ask for a lower average.
As a rough guide, 89% or higher is above the typical range, 85% up to 89% is inside it, and 81% up to 85% is a reach. Cut-offs move every year, so apply to a mix of schools.
Ontario applicants are assessed on their top six Grade 12 U/M courses, including the program's prerequisites. Work out yours with the Best 6 calculator.
Computer Science at other universities
- University of Waterloo – high 90s (95-98%+)
- University of Toronto – low-to-mid 90s
- University of British Columbia – high 80s-low 90s (BC) / low-mid 90s (OOP)
- McGill University – low-to-mid 90s
- Université de Montréal – high 80s-low 90s
- McMaster University – high 80s
- Western University – high 80s
- University of Ottawa – high 80s
- Carleton University – high 80s
- University of Guelph – high 80s
- Wilfrid Laurier University – high 80s
- Brock University – high 80s
- Ontario Tech University – high 80s
- University of Windsor – high 80s
- York University – high 80s
- Toronto Metropolitan University – high 80s
- University of Victoria – high 80s
- Concordia University – high 80s
- Université Laval – high 80s
- University of Calgary – high 80s
- Dalhousie University – high 80s
- Acadia University – high 80s
- University of Manitoba – high 80s
- University of Saskatchewan – high 80s
- University of Regina – high 80s
- University of New Brunswick – high 80s
- University of Northern BC – mid-to-high 80s
- Thompson Rivers University – mid-to-high 80s
- MacEwan University – mid-to-high 80s
- University of Prince Edward Island – mid-to-high 80s
Typical high school prerequisites
- English
- Advanced Functions
- Calculus & Vectors
- One additional U/M course
- Computer Science (recommended)
First-year courses
- Calculus I & II
- Linear Algebra
- Introduction to Programming
- Discrete Mathematics
- Statistics
These are typical for Computer Science programs across Canada. About the Computer Science degree
After a Computer Science degree
Computer Science usually takes 4 years. Many graduates go on to graduate or professional school.
- Software Engineer – $85,000 to $180,000+
- Data Scientist – $70,000 to $150,000
- AI / Machine Learning Engineer – $95,000 to $200,000+
- Cybersecurity Analyst – $75,000 to $150,000
- Game Developer – $65,000 to $130,000
- Waterloo CS is among the most competitive CS programs in Canada - the Admission Information Form is required, and contest results (CCC, Euclid) can strengthen an application.
- The theory-heavy first two years surprise many students - if you want applied work immediately, co-op is the relief valve.
- AI coding tools have reduced traditional junior developer openings - co-op experience, internships, and depth in areas like AI, security, or systems matter more than ever.
Applying to MUN
Memorial University of Newfoundland offers affordable tuition - about $6,750 per year for Canadian students (rates frozen for 2026-27). Memorial is a comprehensive research university with world-class ocean sciences, engineering (particularly offshore and ocean engineering), medicine, and social sciences programs. St. John's is a vibrant, uniquely cultural city that consistently surprises students from away. The offshore oil and gas industry provides exceptional engineering co-op placements.
Memorial University of Newfoundland is in St. John's, NL, was founded in 1925 and has about 19,000 students. Domestic tuition is about $6,750 a year and co-op is available.
Deadlines: direct application March 1.
- Memorial's tuition (~$6,750/yr for Canadian students) rose from its old ~$3,000 level in 2022 but remains well below most other Atlantic Canadian universities.
- The offshore engineering and ocean sciences programs are world-class and provide exceptional co-op placements with oil and gas companies.
- St. John's has a uniquely vibrant arts and music scene for its size - George Street is legendary.
Other MUN programs
- Medicine (MD) – high 90s + MCAT + interview
- Ocean & Naval Arch. Engineering – high 80s
- Electrical Engineering – high 80s
- Mechanical Engineering – high 80s
- Civil Engineering – high 80s
- Business Administration – mid-to-high 80s
- Social Work (BSW) – mid-to-high 80s
- Nursing (BN) – high 80s
- Ocean Sciences – mid-to-high 80s
- Folklore – mid-to-high 80s
- Psychology – mid-to-high 80s
- Education (BEd) – mid 80s
- Pharmacy (PharmD) – high 80s-low 90s