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    Computer Engineering

    University of Waterloo

    University of Waterloo

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    Canada, Waterloo

    University RankQS Ranking
    115

    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Bachelor

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Campuses

    Main Site

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake DeadlinesMay-2026
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    Duration 4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    CAD 34,597  / per year
    Next Intake May-2026

    Computer Engineering

    About

    Want to design a brain stimulator to combat symptoms of Parkinson's disease? Develop software to protect companies from cyber attacks? Create the next groundbreaking gaming platform?

    As an expert in computer hardware-software interactions you will be ready for a career working in cutting-edge technologies.

    Between labs and lectures, you'll gain experience with all aspects of computers, from chips and wiring to software, networks, and communications. You'll learn the basics of computing engineering in one of the top programs in the world (ranked #43 in the Academic Rankings of World Universities 2024). And your co-op terms will give you two years of paid work experience.

    You’ll graduate ready for a career as a software developer, hardware engineer, IT specialist, systems designer, and more, in a wide range of industries such as enterprise software, automotive, aerospace, automation and robotics, networks and databases, health care, and security.

    Disciplines

    Faculty of Engineering

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Admissions requirements

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

    • Advanced Functions (minimum final grade of 70% is required)
    • Calculus and Vectors (minimum final grade of 70% is required)
    • Chemistry (minimum final grade of 70% is required)
    • Physics (minimum final grade of 70% is required)
    • English (ENG4U) (minimum final grade of 70% is required)

    Previous experience in programming is recommended.

    Admission averages: Individual selection from the high 80s to low 90s

    There are supplementary information forms, including the Admission Information Form, which are required for admission. We'll email you detailed instructions once we receive your application. An online video interview is required for Faculty of Engineering scholarships and is strongly recommended for admission.

    Not studying in Ontario? Search our admission requirements.

    How to apply

    Apply directly to this program on your application.

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    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    CAD 34,597 

    Application Fee

    CAD  
    University of Waterloo

    Computer Engineering

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