MEng Software Engineering at Ontario Tech University

Programme overview

The Master's programs in Software Engineering expand a student's knowledge of software engineering and prepares them for careers in research, development, and advanced software engineering systems. The Master of Applied Science (MASc) and Master of Engineering (MEng) programs in Software Engineering expand students' knowledge of software engineering through intensive state-of-the-art courses, projects, and/or a research thesis in their chosen area of interest.

Faculty: Engineering and Applied Science | Duration: 16 months, based on full-time study | Study mode: full-time; part-time | Intake: September or January | Location: Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Courses in these programs are designed to give students in-depth learning in software engineering, and opportunities for advanced development of skills such as communication, teamwork and leadership, as well as participate in scholarly activities of research, seminars and presentations.

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Entry requirements

In addition to the general admission requirements for graduate studies, applicants must meet the following program-specific requirements: Hold a four-year honours undergraduate engineering degree in software engineering, computer science, or another engineering degree in a relevant field from an accredited engineering program at a Canadian university, or its equivalent from a recognized institution. Minimum overall academic standing of a B (GPA: 3.0 on a 4.3 scale), with a minimum B in the last two full-time years (four semesters) of undergraduate work or equivalent. B+ is preferred for MASc applicants. Prior to being accepted into the MASc program, applicants must find a professor who specializes in their desired area of research and who is willing to act as a supervisor.

Graduate intakes: January 2027, May 2027 and September 2027, depending on the programme.

Graduate applications are submitted online through OUAC. Master's deadlines (domestic / international): September 2027 entry: MBAI, MFDA, MITS, MA/MEd Education, MEng programmes and Social Media Communication May 1, 2027 / April 1, 2027; MASc programmes April 1, 2027 / February 1, 2027; MHSc (thesis), MSc Computer Science, Materials Science, Modelling and Computational Science, Applied Bioscience, MA Criminology February 1, 2027 / February 1, 2027; Nursing (MScN) February 1, 2027 (domestic only); Forensic Psychology (MSc) December 1, 2026. January 2027 entry: MASc and MSc programmes September 1, 2026; MBAI, MFDA, MITS, MEd and MEng programmes November 1, 2026 domestic / October 1, 2026 international. May 2027 entry: MASc and MSc programmes January 15, 2027 domestic / November 13, 2026 international; MEd (online) February 15, 2027 domestic / November 13, 2026 international.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.ontariotechu.ca/

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