Bachelor of Applied Science [B.ASc] [Software Engineering] From University of Waterloo

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Bachelor of Applied Science [B.ASc] (Software Engineering)

4 years
Full Time
On Campus

$51,830 /Yr

CA$73,000 /Yr

Important Alert

  • Application Deadline For 2026 Intake - Jan 30, 2026

Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees$51830 (CAD 73000)

Other Expenses

HeadAvg Cost Per Year
Housing$5375 (CAD 7570)
Food$2130 (CAD 3000)

Previous Year Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
2024$50410 (CAD 71000)
2022$46860 (CAD 66000)

Important Dates

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Application Deadline For 2026 Intake Jan 30, 2026
Document Submission Deadline For 2026 Intake Feb 13, 2026

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7.7 /10

University of Waterloo is ranked #192 in Best Global Universities. Schools are ranked according to their performance across a set of widely accepted indicators of excellence. This is the best university for me . So that I choose this institute.

academic: 10/10
faculty: 9/10
accomodation: 9/10
placement: 9/10
extracurricular: 9/10

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  • The Bachelor of Applied Science in Software Engineering at the University of Waterloo(UWaterloo) is 4 years.
  • This program ranks 2nd in Canada for engineering according to US News & World Report 2019.
  • At Waterloo, the student won’t just write code. They also analyze software architecture, apply algorithms, understand digital hardware systems, and design human-computer interfaces.
  • The Co-op terms will give the student 2 years of paid work experience.
  • Waterloo Region is home to more than 1,000 technology companies, including Google and Blackberry, providing lots of co-op and career opportunities which helps students to get hired easily.
  • The students can bring their computer engineering ideas to life at Hack the North - Canada’s biggest hackathon – which attracts more than 1,000 students from around the world each year.
  • Students will earn 13,300 CAD on an average per co-op term.
  • Many Scholarships are provided to the students who enroll in this program.
  • The alumni of this program are 
    • Software Engineer – Microsoft
    • Software Development Engineer – Amazon
    • Software Developer – Electronic Arts (Canada) 
    • Software Engineer – Google 
    • Innovation Specialist – Telus
    • Web Development Engineer – Amazon
    • Senior Software Engineer – Uber Technologies 
  • The average salary of the graduate after getting placed is 114,600 USD.

Scores Required

90 / 120

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TOEFL

6.5 / 9

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IELTS

63 / 90

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PTE

125 / 160

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Duolingo


Required Document List

Followings are the required documents:

  • Official Transcripts: Students need to submit their copy of their original transcripts. Official transcripts are printed on security paper with the University of Waterloo seal and signature of the Registrar.
  • Statement of Interest: Statement of interest is one of the few ways to describe that faculty have to understand the student's motivation, the seriousness of purpose, and their level of commitment to the discipline.
  • Reference Letter:  Students will choose letter writers that will be able to comment on their academic record as well as other experiences or relevant skill sets. 
  • CV/Resume:  Students should probably provide a resume, a copy of their transcripts, as well as a copy of their statement of interest and other relevant application material.

Ranking

20252024202320222021202020192018

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Engineering 78 out of 1250 in Global Ranking
( #4 out of 30 in Canada 2025)

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Engineering 47 out of 550 in Global Ranking
( #4 out of 19 in Canada 2025)

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Career and Placement after Course

  • The alumni of this program are
    • Software Engineer – Microsoft
    • Software Development Engineer – Amazon
    • Software Developer – Electronic Arts (Canada) 
    • Software Engineer – Google 
    • Innovation Specialist – Telus
    • Web Development Engineer – Amazon
    • Senior Software Engineer – Uber Technologies 
  • The average salary of the graduate after getting placed is 114,600 USD.


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Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

NameScholarship Per StudentLevel of StudyType
Arthur F. Church Mechanical Engineering ScholarshipsScholarship per student$ 7,100/Yr$10,000Level Of StudyBachelorTypeCollege-Specific
A.B. McKie Memorial ScholarshipScholarship per student$ 506/Yr$712Level Of StudyBachelorTypeCollege-Specific
Sandford Fleming Foundation Award for Academic ExcellenceScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyBachelorTypeCollege-Specific
Accenture Award-University of WaterlooScholarship per student$ 1,420/Yr$2,000Level Of StudyBachelorTypeCollege-Specific
Forktip Women’s- Innovation ScholarshipScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyBachelorTypeCollege-Specific
VueVille Future Technology ScholarshipScholarship per student$ 710/Yr$1,000Level Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based

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Application Deadline For 2026 Intake (30th Jan 2026)
Document Submission Deadline For 2026 Intake (13th Feb 2026)
USD 51,830 /Yr
CAD 73,000 /Yr
  • TOEFL: 90
  • IELTS: 6.5
  • PTE: 63
  • Duolingo: 125
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Documents submission deadline for Fall 2026 Intake (2nd May 2026)
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  • IELTS: 6.5
  • TOEFL: 86
  • PTE: 60
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