About the course

Software engineers use their specialized knowledge to develop, install, validate, and maintain software systems. As a software engineering student you will gain theoretical foundations and plenty of design and research experience so you can achieve success in your field. During the course of your studies, much of your learning will occur in class, during tutorials, and through designing a complete industrial process for a specific product. This fully-accredited program features a common first year, which consists of 10 courses in mathematics, sciences, computing, engineering principles, communications and design. These courses will provide you with a solid foundation for your engineering training and introduce you to a variety of engineering disciplines. You'll apply for admission to a specific engineering program at the end of your first year.

　　Career opportunities

　　​Software engineers enjoy stable career prospects in a variety of dynamic and challenging fields. You’ll have global opportunities to work in areas such as telecommunications, manufacturing, e-commerce, and more. A degree in engineering can also be used as a stepping-stone to graduate studies or a professional degree such as law, medicine, veterinary medicine, or architecture.

　　Program highlights

　　Collaborative team work - Interact with your peers while learning to collaborate on projects.

　　Engineering Career Centre – Access engineering career advisors and gain valuable full-time paid engineering work experience through a 12-16 month placement.

　　Study abroad opportunities - Cultural and academic experiences at destinations around the world. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Year(s)Fees: CA$140,544

Intake	Location
Fall (September), 2024	Calgary

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Calgary

Applicants following an American-based curriculum in countries outside the United States (and US territories) are not required to provide the SAT or ACT scores.

　　Applicants who have attended a university/college may not submit SAT or ACT tests in order to gain admission to the University of Calgary.

　　Students are required to have a minimum combined Evidence-Based Reading and Writing plus Mathematics (ERW+M) score of 1190.

　　If presenting the ACT Test, a minimum composite score of 24 is required.

　　All test scores and an official high school transcript showing that the high school diploma has been conferred must be received by August 1.

　　TOEFL iBT 86 , TOEFL PBT 560, IELTS Academic 6.5

　　International Baccalaureate (IB) By presenting your IB Diploma with 3 higher level courses and with all grades above 3, you'll be considered for admissions based on your overall diploma score. Those who do not complete the diploma will be considered based on the 5 courses required for admission.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 86.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

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World ranking

　　201st / 1250

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