Software Engineering (BAS) 48 months Undergraduate Program By University of Waterloo |Top Universities
Subject Ranking

# 33QS Subject Rankings

Program Duration

48 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

218,400 CADTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

Computer Science and Information SystemsMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Computer Science and Information Systems

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Whether you want to create a VR training program for surgeons, the next “swipe right” dating app, or an autonomous car, software engineers have endless career options in today’s tech-enabled world. At Waterloo, you won’t just write code. You’ll also analyze software architecture, apply algorithms, understand digital hardware systems, and design human/ computer interfaces. Plus, you’ll learn how to work in teams and manage projects. Then, during your co-op, you’ll put those skills to work at leading companies like Snapchat or Facebook or hot new startups. When graduate, you’ll be ready to create reliable, affordable, and faster software for all kinds of different purposes.

Program overview

Main Subject

Computer Science and Information Systems

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Whether you want to create a VR training program for surgeons, the next “swipe right” dating app, or an autonomous car, software engineers have endless career options in today’s tech-enabled world. At Waterloo, you won’t just write code. You’ll also analyze software architecture, apply algorithms, understand digital hardware systems, and design human/ computer interfaces. Plus, you’ll learn how to work in teams and manage projects. Then, during your co-op, you’ll put those skills to work at leading companies like Snapchat or Facebook or hot new startups. When graduate, you’ll be ready to create reliable, affordable, and faster software for all kinds of different purposes.

Admission Requirements

90+
6.5+
Ontario students: 6 Grade 12 U and/or M courses including; (1) Advanced Functions (minimum final grade of 70% is required); (2) Calculus and Vectors (minimum final grade of 70% is required); (3) Chemistry (minimum final grade of 70% is required); (4) Physics (minimum final grade of 70% is required); (5) English (ENG4U) (minimum final grade of 70% is required); (6) Recommended courses: Grade 11 U Introduction to Computer Science, Grade 12 U Computer Science. Admission averages: Individual selection from the mid-90s. Non-Ontario and International students please check with the University for entry requirements.

4 Years
Jan-2000

Tuition fees

Domestic
64,480 CAD
International
218,400 CAD

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