Building on a solid foundation of traditional engineering skills, this program covers many different aspects of computer software and hardware, and allows for more specialized studies in microprocessorbased systems, computer architecture, programming concepts, real-time operating systems, software engineering and robotics. This program provides multiple paths to diverse careers.
Computer Engineering
Program description
DURATION
LOCATION
CO-OP
Academic year
Studies made for you
Options with this program
- BASc in Computer Engineering
- BASc in Computer Engineering, Engineering Management and Entrepreneurship Option
CO-OP
With the Co-operative Education (CO-OP) Program, you can gain hands-on experience in your field of study while you complete your degree.
CO-OP program requirements, employers, salaries, and details
Languages
- This program is offered in English and in French.
- All courses are offered in English and most courses are available in French.
Suggested course sequences
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Explore the detailed course sequences
Careers and graduate studies
Discover where this degree could take you.
Careers
- Hardware designer
- Computer applications engineer
- Embedded microsystems engineer
- Wireless and network systems technical manager
- Software developer
- Systems engineer
Salary and placement rate
Salary estimates (entry level): $62,118 - $73,965
Job placement rates: Employment rate 2 years after graduation: 89.6%
Student testimonial
“My degree has allowed me to explore many computing systems from both software and hardware perspectives. I have been able to apply my class work in robotics, app development and AI.”
Robert Conrad
— Computer Engineering
Admission requirements
Admission averages vary between English and French programs. See the French page for the French program requirements.
Please note these minimum requirements are subject to change without notice. Since the number of qualified applicants is typically greater than the number of available spaces, cut-off averages vary. Admission is not guaranteed.
See the full undergraduate admission requirements for more information.
General requirements
A minimum combined average of 70% is required for all prerequisite courses in science and mathematics.
Prerequisite courses
- English 4U or Français 4U
- Advanced Functions 4U
- Calculus and Vectors 4U
- Chemistry 4U
- Physics 4U
Admission average: low 80s
