Bachelor of Applied Science - Software Engineering (Co-op)

Join the Bachelor of Applied Science in Software Engineering at the University of Waterloo. Gain hands-on experience with co-op opportunities. Apply now!

Program Description Whether students want to create a VR training program for surgeons, the next innovative OS, or tomorrow’s fleet of autonomous vehicles, software engineers have endless career options in today’s tech-enabled world. At the University of Waterloo, students won’t just write code. Students will also analyze software architecture, apply algorithms, understand digital hardware systems, and design human/ computer interfaces. Plus, students will learn how to work in teams and manage projects, all while being taught within one of the best universities in the world for software engineering (Shanghai World University Rankings 2021). Then, during the co-op, students will put those skills to work at leading companies. When students graduate, they will be ready to create reliable, affordable, and faster software for all kinds of different purposes.