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Software Engineering

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Faculty of Engineering

Degree:

Bachelor; Co-op; Honours

Field of Study:

Computer Software Engineering

Description:

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 (ranked 19th in the world for research performance, EduRank 2023).

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.

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Software Engineering at University of Waterloo

Length:

4 Year(s)

Cost per year:*

National:	$19,000
International:	$73,000

Enrolment #:

125

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Careers:

Software Engineer Cloud Engineers

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*	87 to 93
Prerequisites:*	These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school. Grade12 English (ENG4U) Grade12 Chemistry Grade12 Physics Grade12 Advanced Functions Grade12 Calculus and Vectors A minimum final grade of 70% is required in each of the prerequisite courses.
Additional Admission Requirements:	Not an Ontario high school student? We'll accept equivalent courses from other provinces and systems of study. Visit Waterloo's website to view the specific requirements for your province or country. If your first language is not English, please refer to our English language requirements and eligible tests.

* The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.

* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

Modified on August 26, 2024

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