Computer Science at UNBC: Admission Average
University of Northern BC · Prince George, BC
What average do you need for Computer Science at UNBC?
Computer Science at University of Northern BC typically admits students with averages in the mid-to-high 80s, roughly 82–89%. It ranks #2 of 10 UNBC programs by admission average.
Small but growing program with good co-op options.
How competitive is it?
Of the 31 universities we track that offer it, 27 ask for a higher average and none ask for a lower average.
As a rough guide, 89% or higher is above the typical range, 82% up to 89% is inside it, and 78% up to 82% 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
- Memorial University of Newfoundland – 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 UNBC
The University of Northern BC was founded in 1994 to serve northern and rural British Columbia and is consistently ranked among Canada's top small universities by Maclean's. UNBC is particularly strong in environmental science, forestry, Indigenous studies, and northern health. The campus is surrounded by wilderness, providing unique field research opportunities unavailable anywhere else in Canada.
University of Northern BC is in Prince George, BC, was founded in 1994 and has about 4,000 students. Domestic tuition is about $6,100 a year, co-op is available and first-year residence is guaranteed.
Deadlines: direct application March 31.
- UNBC consistently ranks near the top of Maclean's primarily undergraduate category (#2 in the 2026 rankings) - the small size means exceptional faculty access.
- Prince George winters are genuinely cold, but the surrounding wilderness is extraordinary for outdoor and field research.
- Indigenous programs are deeply connected to northern First Nations communities - meaningful and respected.
Other UNBC programs
- Environmental Science – mid-to-high 80s
- Forestry – mid-to-high 80s
- Biology – mid-to-high 80s
- Nursing (BScN) – high 80s
- Business Administration – mid-to-high 80s
- Indigenous Studies – mid 80s
- Psychology – mid-to-high 80s
- Political Science – mid 80s
- Education (BEd) – mid 70s