Bachelor of Applied Science in Computer Engineering

University of Waterloo

Want to design a brain stimulator to combat symptoms of Parkinson's disease. Develop software to protect companies from cyber attacks. Create the next groundbreaking gaming platform. As an expert in computer hardware software interactions you will be ready for a career working in cutting edge technologies. Between labs and lectures, you'll gain experience with all aspects of computers, from chips and wiring to software, networks, and communications. You'll learn the basics of computing engineering in one of the top programs in the world (ranked #43 in the Academic Rankings of World Universities 2024). And your co op terms will give you two years of paid work experience. You’ll 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.

Faculty of Engineering