Bachelor of Applied Science - Computer Engineering (Co-op)

Between labs and lectures, students in the Computer Engineering program will gain experience with all aspects of computers, from chips and wiring to software, networks, and communications. Students will learn the basics of computing engineering in one of the top 75 programs in the world (Shanghai World University Rankings 2021). And co-op terms will give students 2 years of paid work experience.

Successful students will 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.

Program Highlights

• Students can follow their passion. With more technical electives than any other computer engineering program in Canada, students will be able to explore interests in everything from circuit boards to software security.
• Study in a high-tech hub. Waterloo region is home to more than 1,500 technology companies, including Google and Shopify, providing lots of co-op and career opportunities.

Minimum Level of Education Completed

Grade 12 / High School

Minimum GPA

95.0%

Minimum Language Test Scores

IELTS

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6.5

TOEFL

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90.0

PTE

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63.0

DUOLINGO

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120.0

This program requires valid language test results

Applicants interested in applying for direct admission, but are yet to complete an acceptable language test, can do so, but must provide valid results before receiving a final offer letter.

This program offers conditional admissions

For conditional admission, you are required to provide English proficiency scores:

• Min TOEFL iBT: 74
• Min IELTS overall: 5.5 Min Writing: 5
• Min Duolingo English Test Score: 85
• Min PTE overall: 50 >