Software Engineering admission requirements for Ontario university students

Transfer student information

Due to the structured nature of our Engineering programs and to ensure that all students have the same foundation of knowledge and skills, transfer students are considered for admission to first year only.

The five courses required for admission can be university or high school courses or a mix of the two. If the high school courses listed in the program requirements are not for the province/territory in which you completed high school, you should search for the university transfer student admission requirements again and choose the province/territory in which you completed high school.

When reviewing your application, we'll use the course at the highest academic level you completed. If you took the required math and science courses more than three years before your intended start date, those courses may need to be updated. Email the admissions office for more information.

Required university courses

First-year/introductory Linear Algebra, Calculus, Chemistry, English, and Physics -- each with a minimum final grade of 70

Program requirements

  • Advanced Functions 4U -- A minimum grade of 70 is required
  • Calculus and Vectors 4U -- A minimum grade of 70 is required
  • Chemistry 4U -- A minimum grade of 70 is required
  • English 4U (ENG4U) -- A minimum grade of 70 is required
  • Physics 4U -- A minimum grade of 70 is required

There are supplementary information forms, including the Admission Information Form, and An online interview which are required for admission. We'll email you detailed instructions once we receive your application.

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 interviews.

Admission average

We review each application for admission on an individual basis. You must have a minimum cumulative university average of B or 75%.

Recommended high school courses

The following courses can be helpful background for your studies; however, it will not impact your likelihood of admission if you do not take these courses.

  • Grade 11 U Introduction to Computer Science is highly recommended
  • Grade 12 U Computer Science would be an asset

Transfer credits

Transfer students are eligible for admission to the first year of the program only. Eligibility for transfer credit will depend on when the course was taken, the course content, and the course grade. Please refer to our Faculty of Engineering transfer credit policies for further information.

General requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent with a minimum of six Grade 12 U or M courses, including all required courses.
  • Grade 12 U or M courses must be completed through schools that are accredited by the Ontario Ministry of Education.
  • Admission averages depend on the number of applications received and the number of spaces available. The range listed above is based on previous years.

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