Bachelor of Software Engineering at Drexel University

    Bachelor of Software Engineering at Drexel University

    Bachelor of Software Engineering at Drexel University

    International students can study the Software Engineering at Drexel University at its main campus in Philadelphia, United States of America. This Bachelor degree is available as a Full Time program delivered on campus in English. The program has a duration of 5 years and is offered at the university's main campus. Students can apply for the next intake starting on September 26, 2027.

    About Bachelor of Software Engineering

    The College of Computing & Informatics' Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering (BSSE) prepares students to design and build software systems. Software is essential to the functioning of modern society but high-quality software is very challenging to create. Software engineering focuses on the knowledge and skills to meet that challenge and create high quality software on schedule within budget. 

    The Software Engineering curriculum addresses a full range of software activities including gathering client requirements, designing and constructing software solutions, testing software, and modifying and extending existing systems. The curriculum also recognizes that most software is developed by teams, and students develop skills in project management and team operation. This hands-on curriculum combined with co-op provides real-world experience that culminates in a full-year software team capstone project involving in-depth study and application of computing and informatics. Graduates are well-prepared to function as software engineering team members and also move toward software engineering management. 

    The core courses address programming and use of software development tools, specification and design, software architecture, verification and validation, software evolution, and team projects. These courses are supplemented with courses drawn from computer science and Informatics that provide theoretical background and application knowledge. The full curriculum prepares BSSE students to apply processes, methods, and tools to the problem of building and maintaining software with a defined level of quality, at a predictable cost, on a predictable schedule. 

    Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Software Engineering at Drexel University

    Entry Requirements

    Current High School Students

    Official transcript from years 9, 10, and 11. If the transcript is issued in a language other than English, it must be accompanied by an English translation.

    High School Graduates

    Official final transcript from years 9, 10, 11, and 12. If the transcript is issued in a language other than English, it must be accompanied by an English translation. An official copy of the General Secondary Examination results (Tawjihi) in Arabic and in English.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 53
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 80

    Career Opportunities after Completing Bachelor of Software Engineering

    Co-Op Options

    Two co-op options are available for this program:

    • five-year/three co-op
    • four-year/one co-op

    Career Opportunities

    The demand for software engineering professionals is quite strong. Graduates can expect career opportunities in software design and development in a variety of application areas. Software engineering graduates are particularly well suited to work as members or leaders of software project teams; they have knowledge and skills to help them develop quality software within schedule and cost constraints.

    According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook, software developer is among the fastest growing U.S. careers requiring at least a bachelor's degree, with an estimated 409,500 new jobs by 2030. Although they have jobs in most industries, many software developers work in computer systems design and related services firms or software publishers. The field's rapid growth is mainly due to the increase in demand for computer software, especially in healthcare.

    Most software engineering students enter the professional world right after graduation, but some continue their studies in advanced software engineering programs.

    Job titles of recent software engineering graduates include:

    • Software Engineer
    • Software Architect
    • Software System Project Manager
    • Software Project Team Leader

    Visit the Drexel Steinbright Career Development Center page for more detailed information on co-op and post-graduate opportunities.

    Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Software Engineering at Drexel University

    Application Fee 65

    How to Apply for Bachelor of Software Engineering at Drexel University

    1. Review Drexel's Admission Prerequisites and Application Deadlines

    Before beginning your application to Drexel, please review our Admission Prerequisites and Application Deadlines.

    If you are a returning student who has previously enrolled in undergraduate coursework at Drexel, please refer to the Readmission Instructions for requirements. Part-time and non-matriculated students should refer to the Part-Time Application Instructions.

    2. Read the Application Instructions

    Be sure to submit all required materials before your application deadline.

    • First-Year Instructions
    • First-Year Winter Entry Instructions
    • Transfer Instructions
    • International Gateway Program Instructions
    • Part-Time Instructions
    • Readmission Instructions
    3. Complete Your Application

    We accept the following applications:

    First-Year Applicants

    Drexel accepts both of the applications listed below for first-year students. Please submit either application.

    Common Application

    Coalition Application, Powered by Scoir

    Full-Time Transfer Applicants

    Drexel accepts both of the applications listed below for transfer students who wish to apply for full-time programs. Students may only have one active application on file at a time..

    Drexel University's Admission Application

    Common Application

    Nursing Accelerated Career Entry

    Note: To be considered for our accelerated BSN program, you must already have a bachelor's degree. To apply for this program, select "Accelerated Career Entry Nursing" as your application. You should not use the Common Application, but instead use the link below. If you do not already have a bachelor's degree or are seeking our traditional BSN program, select "Undergraduate Transfer Full-Time" as your application.

    Drexel University's Admission Application

    Part-Time Applicants

    Part-time and non-matriculated students can apply using the following application.

    Drexel University's Admission Application

    4. Submit Your Supplemental Materials

    Refer to the application instructions for specific requirements.

    We strongly recommend that all official transcripts and supporting documentation are submitted electronically to [email protected]. If your school is not able to send official transcripts electronically, please request that official documents be sent by mail or courier service. Drexel Admissions will process application documents received through the U.S. Postal Service and courier services (DHL, FedEx, UPS, etc.), although there is a slight delay in processing these documents. Please allow 3–4 weeks for transcripts and supporting documents sent by mail or courier to be processed. Documents submitted by the applicant via email are not considered official, and therefore cannot be accepted.

    5. Check Your Application Status
    After your admission application has been processed, you will receive an email that gives you access to the Discover Drexel portal to check the status of your application.
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