Computer engineering draws upon Waterloo's strengths in electrical engineering and computer science. They will gain experience with all aspects of computers, from chips and wiring through to software, networks, and communications. Students will have the opportunity to use the campus labs to develop software that allows mobile wireless devices to communicate securely. An annual design symposium gives them the opportunity to show their fourth-year project to the public - as well as potential employers and investors! More than 1,000 technology companies, including BlackBerry and Google, have offices in the surrounding community, providing many opportunities for co-op work terms or their career. As Engineering students in the world's largest co-op program, they will graduate with 2 years of work experience, earn money to help pay for their education, and be able to try out different career areas.

Admission Requirements

• Minimum Level of Education Required: Grade 12 / High School
• Min GPA: 95.0% Convert grades
• English Proficiency Requirements:
  For direct admission, applicant must be from an English speaking country or meet either of the following English test scores:

  • Min TOEFL iBT: 90 (Min Speaking: 25.0, Min Writing: 25.0)

  • Min IELTS overall: 6.5 (Min Listening: 6.0, Min Reading: 6.0, Min Speaking: 6.5, Min Writing: 6.5)

  • Min Duolingo English Test Score: 120

  • Min PTE overall: 63 (Min Speaking: 65, Min Writing: 65)

  For conditional admission, you are required to provide English proficiency scores:

  • Min TOEFL iBT: 64

  • Min IELTS overall: 5.5 (Min Writing: 5)

  • Min PTE overall: 46

Other fees:

• Books and Supplies Fees: $2,100 per year
• Co-op Fees: $739 per year
• UHIP Fees: $504 per year
• Health and Dental Fees: $388 per year
• WUSA Incidental Fees: $350 per year