Applied Computer Science at U of Winnipeg: Admission Average
University of Winnipeg · Winnipeg, MB
What average do you need for Applied Computer Science at U of Winnipeg?
Applied Computer Science at University of Winnipeg typically admits students with averages in the mid-to-high 80s, roughly 82–89%. It is the most competitive of the 10 U of Winnipeg programs we track.
Practical CS program with good downtown Winnipeg tech connections.
How competitive is it?
U of Winnipeg is the only university we track that offers Applied Computer Science under this name.
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.
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 U of Winnipeg
The University of Winnipeg is a primarily undergraduate liberal arts university in downtown Winnipeg. It is known for its commitment to social justice, diversity, and Indigenous education, and serves a particularly diverse urban student population. Strong programs include Indigenous studies, humanities, social sciences, and criminal justice.
University of Winnipeg is in Winnipeg, MB, was founded in 1967 and has about 10,000 students. Domestic tuition is about $6,500 a year and co-op is not widely offered.
Deadlines: direct application August 1.
- U Winnipeg's downtown location makes it the most accessible university in Manitoba for mature and diverse students.
- Indigenous programs are deeply connected to Winnipeg's large Indigenous urban population - genuinely impactful.
- Saskatoon's lower cost of living helps offset tuition that is mid-range for Western Canada.
Other U of Winnipeg programs
- Criminal Justice – mid-to-high 80s
- Indigenous Studies – mid 80s
- Psychology – mid-to-high 80s
- Political Science – mid-to-high 80s
- History – mid 80s
- English – mid 80s
- Sociology – mid-to-high 80s
- Rhetoric, Writing & Communications – mid 80s
- Education (After Degree BEd) – mid 70s