Software Engineering admission requirements for university students from Philippines

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

Senior-level Mathematics including Algebra (Pre-Calculus) and Calculus, senior-level Physics, senior-level Chemistry, and senior-level English. For admission, students are selected on an individual basis.

There are supplementary information forms, including the Admission Information Form, and an online Software Engineering 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 Software Engineering interview.

Admissions average

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

General requirements

Certificate / Diploma (Katunayan / Katibayan) - Senior High School (Academic track). For details about required courses, please contact us at myapplication@uwaterloo.ca

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.

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