Software Engineering admission requirements for Ontario high school students

Admission average

Required courses

  • 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

Recommended courses

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

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.

Program notes

  • An Admission Information Form and an online video interview is required for admission to Software Engineering and for Faculty of Engineering scholarships. We'll email you detailed instructions once we receive your application.
  • You're required to have experience developing well-structured, modular programs demonstrated by strong performance in a programming course, such as Grade 11 or 12 Computer and Information Science or significant work experience related to programming.
  • If your first language is not English, you may need to meet our English language requirements.
  • Required courses completed more than two or three years ago may need to be updated. Email the admissions office for more information.

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