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    Systems Design 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

    Systems Design Engineering

    About

    Cutting-edge biomedical innovations like remote patient monitoring and surgical robots. Ergonomic equipment and machines for comfortable office spaces. Smart cities and intelligent, automated warehouses. Self-driving cars, drones, and efficient transportation systems.

    What do they all have in common? They’re all systems. And with careful thought given to design, every individual piece within them works together to create a successful, cohesive whole.

    As a Systems Design Engineering student, you’ll build your design knowledge and improve how the world functions! Take a systems approach when using your engineering, math, and science skills to find connections that advance technology and innovation.

    Examine the people, materials, tools, software, and other factors involved in engineering problems, then come up with a solution that innovates and inspires. You’ll also learn to assess how one change will affect another element by using a variety of modelling, analysis, and design methods.

    While studying the fundamentals of electrical, mechanical, and software engineering, as well as design methods and systems modelling, you’ll have the opportunity to choose from four specializations to become both well-rounded and focused on what interests you most.

    Our project-based approach gives you opportunities to apply your learning to real problems in a wide range of industries. With two full years of paid co-op experience by the time you graduate, you’ll be ready to design comprehensive, ground-breaking solutions for the toughest engineering problems.

    Disciplines

    Faculty of Engineering

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Admission 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)

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

    How to apply

    Apply directly to this program on your application.

    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.

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    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    CAD 34,597 

    Application Fee

    CAD  
    University of Waterloo

    Systems Design Engineering

    University of Waterloo

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    Waterloo

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