A subfield of electrical engineering and computer science called computer engineering merges the various branches of computer science and electronic engineering needed to create computer hardware and software. The Bachelor of Applied Sciences – Computer Engineering program at Waterloo will help students gain experience with all aspects of computers, from chips and wiring to software, networks, and communications. Students will learn the basics of computing engineering in one of the top 75 programs in the world. One of the most renowned and prestigious universities in Ontario, Canada, is the University of Waterloo. Students have the opportunity to work closely with industry experts and receive job placement assistance from the institution.

The University of Waterloo was founded in 1957 and has a lengthy history. It is located in Ontario’s economically dynamic region and has expensive tuition. 

• Annually, over 42,000 people register for continuing education
• Waterloo ranked #154 in QS World University Rankings 2023 and #201-250 in Global Universities by  Times Higher Education (THE) rankings.
• More than 96% of the graduates are employed within 6 months of graduation
• This program ranks 2nd in Canada for engineering according to US News & World Report 2019
• The average salary of graduates from this course is around 154,409 CAD per year
• Students will earn 13,300 CAD on average per co-op term

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Stream: Engineering

Course: Bachelor of Applied Sciences – Computer Engineering 

Credentials Awarded: Bachelor’s Degree

Duration: 4 years 

Co-op: Yes

Location: Ontario

Tuition: CAD 66,000 / INR 40,50,090 (per year)

Intake: September, January

 About the Course

Between labs and lectures, students in the Computer Engineering program will gain experience with all aspects of computers, from chips and wiring to software, networks, and communications. Students will learn the basics of computing engineering in one of the top 75 programs in the world (Shanghai World University Rankings 2021). And co-op terms will give students 2 years of paid work experience.

Successful students will graduate ready for a career as a software developer, hardware engineer, IT specialist, systems designer, and more, in a wide range of industries such as enterprise software, automotive, aerospace, automation and robotics, networks and databases, health care, and security.

Job Opportunities in Canada

In Canada, there are more than 18,000 job vacancies for software engineers, as well as 2000+ for web developers, 2500+ for information security specialists, and 1000+ for network administrators. Waterloo Region is home to more than 1,000 technology companies, including Google and Blackberry, providing many co-op and career opportunities that help students get hired easily in computer engineering programs.