About the course

Whether you want to create a VR training program for surgeons, the next innovative OS, or tomorrow?s fleet of autonomous vehicles, 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, all while being taught within one of the best universities in the world for software engineering (Shanghai World University Rankings 2021).

　　Then, during your co-op, you?ll put those skills to work at leading companies or hot new startups. When you graduate, you?ll be ready to create reliable, affordable, and faster software for all kinds of different purposes. 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: 3 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Fall (September), 2024	Waterloo
Fall (September), 2025	Waterloo

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Waterloo

Official/Unofficial High School Transcripts Required.

　　Internet-based TOEFL (iBT) - 90 Overall (25 writing, 25 speaking)

　　IELTS Academic - 6.5 Overall (6.5 writing, 6.5 speaking, 6.0 reading, 6.0 listening)

　　International Baccalaureate (IB) - HL Analysis and Approaches, minimum 6, HL or SL English A. Total 32.

　　Ontario students: six Grade 12 U and/or M courses including

　　Advanced Functions

　　Calculus and Vectors

　　Any Grade 12 U English

　　One other 4U course

　　Recommended: Grade 11 U Introduction to Computer Science

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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Application deadline:

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

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Waterloo. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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Reviews and rankings

World ranking

　　158th / 1250

　　THE World ranking

　　

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