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Software Engineering Co-op at Trent University

Trent University, Canada

Programme overview

As the global demand for software skills continues to grow and evolve, this new stand-alone degree program – one of only two Software Engineering programs at Ontario universities to be offered through a Computer Science department – features extensive paid co-op opportunities, providing you with a streamlined pathway to the workforce, and equipping you with the relevant interpersonal and technical skills to succeed. The program differs from a traditional Bachelor of Engineering credential as ...

Faculty: Science & Technology  |  Duration: 4 years  |  Study mode: full-time/co-op  |  Intake: Fall, Winter, Spring/Summer  |  Location: Peterborough, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Here you will study a range of subjects , including object-oriented programming, algorithms and data structures, systems software, cross platform applications, software architecture and design, software quality, web development, and computer security. This five-year co-op program offers a strong foundation of theoretical knowledge and emphasizes teamwork and professional development both in and...

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Application information

Entry requirements

If you are coming straight from high school in Ontario or are a recent grad, the general admission requirements are: Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) A minimum of six Grade 12 4U or 4M courses, including program specific prerequisites A minimum 70% overall final average ENG 4U with a minimum of 60% Program specific requirements: A minimum 80% overall final average ENG4U, MHF4U and one of MCV4U or MDM4U Program requirements for admittance into co-op: A minimum 80% overall final average ENG4U, MHF4U and one of MCV4U or MDM4U

Domestic applicants: CAD 9,180 a year (2026). Peterborough campus, new students starting Fall 2026, Ontario students; tuition only (excludes ancillary and levy fees, housing, meal plans, books, program and course fees); fees are estimates pending approval and subject to change; full-time flat annual Source

Fall (September), Winter (January) and Summer (May and June) intakes for international students; Nursing programs start in September.

Domestic offers for September start are made in rounds from early December to early May; January start and spring/summer start are available.

Ontario applicants apply through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC); international students can apply through OUAC or the Trent Applicant portal.

Collaborative and Compressed Nursing applications open on September 17, 2026 on OUAC and close no earlier than January 15, 2027.

International students pay a $2,000 CAD tuition deposit within two weeks of accepting an offer, by June 15 (Fall), December 15 (Winter) or April 15 (Summer). Domestic tuition deposit is $500, due June 15, 2027 for Fall 2027.

Apply through the official page: https://www.trentu.ca/futurestudents/admissions

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