Software Engineering

University of Ottawa

Computing and Software: blue ink subject illustration

4 years
Duration (years)
4 years. The default co-op sequence ends in Fall of Year 5.
uOttawa Software Engineering BASc, duration and mandatory co-op
Mandatory co-op
Work experience
Mandatory co-op
uOttawa mandatory co-op admission and completion regulations

Deadlines

September 2026

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Next deadlineThursday, September 17, 2026

Applications open for programs beginning September 2027
2026 entry
Verbatim: "We start accepting applications for programs that begin in September 2027 on September 17, 2026."
Official deadline

Other deadline details

No single OUAC deadline, deadlines are set by each university and sometimes by programOUAC Undergraduate application, applicants who are not Ontario high school students (Group B)2026 entry

No single OUAC deadline, deadlines are set by each university and sometimes by program
No single OUAC deadline
University, program, transcript, portfolio, interview, and audition dates still apply

Full source wording

Verbatim: "There is no specific Undergraduate application deadline if you are a Group B applicant. Deadlines vary at each university and sometimes depend on the program. Visit the university websites or contact the universities directly for their deadlines. If you are interested in a program but the deadline has passed, you may contact the university's admission office for help. Be aware of university-specific deadlines for submitting transcripts and portfolios, if required, and for arranging interviews and auditions. You must ensure the OUAC has enough time to process your choices before the universities' program deadlines." OUAC defines Group B as anyone who does not meet the Group A criteria, e.g. not currently taking an Ontario high school course, a Canadian outside Ontario, an international applicant, a postsecondary transfer student, or a mature applicant.

SourceChecked Aug 14, 2026

Requirements

Admission requirements

High-school prerequisites

MHF4UAdvanced Functions 4U70% min.
MCV4UCalculus and Vectors 4U70% min.

Ontario Secondary School Diploma and at least six eligible 4U, 4M or DU-level courses.
ENG4U or FRA4U, MHF4U, and MCV4U.
One of SBI4U, SCH4U, ICS4U or SPH4U.
At least 70% in each prerequisite.

Application steps

Entry terms · Fall 2027

uOttawa’s published Ontario secondary school entry tables for OJA and OJB

Step 1Check the admission requirements
- Check the published entry route for your applicant category.
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Step 2Apply through OUAC
- Create your application and select this program.
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Step 3Academic documents listed in your uoZone Admission file
- Current Ontario high school transcripts arrive automatically through OUAC. Upload other requested records through uoDoc in uoZone. Your Admission file lists the documents for your background and program; incomplete files can be cancelled after the applicable deadline.
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Applicant pathways

English instruction (OJA)

Ontario secondary school applicants

OUAC OJA. The university publishes a 80% minimum. This is an eligibility threshold.
Ontario Secondary School Diploma and at least six eligible 4U, 4M or DU-level courses.
ENG4U or FRA4U, MHF4U, and MCV4U.
One of SBI4U, SCH4U, ICS4U or SPH4U.
At least 70% in each prerequisite.
Other accepted Ontario 4U language courses include EAE4U, EAL4U, ETS4U, EAC4U, EWC4U and FLO4U.
The French Immersion Stream is available through this English entry.

French instruction (OJB)

Ontario secondary school applicants

OUAC OJB. The university publishes a 78% minimum. This is an eligibility threshold.
Ontario Secondary School Diploma and at least six eligible 4U, 4M or DU-level courses.
ENG4U or FRA4U, MHF4U, and MCV4U.
One of SBI4U, SCH4U, ICS4U or SPH4U.
At least 70% in each prerequisite.
Other accepted Ontario 4U language courses include EAE4U, EAL4U, ETS4U, EAC4U, EWC4U and FLO4U.

French co-op grade guidance

Ontario secondary school applicants

OUInfo lists 78% overall and 80% for co-op on its French OJB entry. Co-op is mandatory.

Degree requirements

Credits and degree requirements

Complete 129 course units for this published degree plan.

References

Program facts

Entering averageNot published

The university does not publish a comparable percentage minimum or entering-average range for this program.

Co-opMandatory co-op

The default co-op sequence has five work terms and a final study term in Fall of Year 5. After two work terms, students can opt into a four-year sequence with three work terms.

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Majors & specializations

Engineering Management and Entrepreneurship

BASc

The option pairs software engineering with coursework in engineering management, entrepreneurship and innovation.

Published requirements

Courses

The current course list has not been verified for this page.

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Elective choices

Complete 6 approved technical elective units, 3 complementary elective units and 9 general elective units.

Study locations

Engineering teaching campus: Colonel By Hall on Main Campus houses engineering classrooms and teaching laboratories.uOttawa Colonel By Hall engineering classrooms and laboratories