Software Engineering admission requirements for Russia high school students
Program requirements
- Senior-level Algebra*
- Senior-level Geometry*
- Senior-level Physics*
- Senior-level Chemistry*
- Senior-level English
Students are considered for admission on an individual basis.
*Course descriptions may be requested for math and science subjects.
There are supplementary information forms, including the Admission Information Form, and an online Software Engineering interview which are required for admission.
Applicants to Software Engineering are required to have experience in a programming course (such as Grade 11 or 12 computing and/or information science or equivalent) or self-study and a demonstrated interest in solving open problems, debugging code, testing code, and learning new software languages. You'll be able to tell us about your programming experience as part of the online Software Engineering interview.
General requirements
- Atestat o Srednem Obrazavanii (Secondary school leaving certificate)
- Passes in at least six subjects at the Senior (Grade 11) level, including the courses listed above as program requirements
- English Language Test
- Official translations are required
Notes
- You need to provide an English language test score if your four most recent years of full-time education have not been in an English language school system.
- Required courses that are two to three years old may need to be updated. Email the admissions office for further details.
Next steps
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