Software Engineering at Algoma
Yes — software engineering is a direct-entry program at Algoma University. You apply to it from Grade 12.
You apply to
Computer Science - Mobile Software Engineering (BCOSC 4 Year)
65%OUAC JFHCo-op available
Prerequisites
- ENG4U
- MHF4U
- 1 other 4U/M Math
- 3 other 4U/M courses
- 65% combined average in top six 4U/M courses
What to watch for
Algoma has no engineering faculty, but Computer Science – Mobile Software Engineering is a named stream with its own code at 65%+. It is a computing degree, not accredited engineering.
Software Engineering at the other campuses
Compare the entry programs side by side →- Brockvia Computer Science (BG)77–80%
- CarletonDirect entry75–80%
- GuelphDirect entry85–90%
- Lakeheadvia Engineering (AM)70%
- Laurentianvia Computer Science (LCS)70%
- Laurier (Waterloo)not offered at Laurier
- McMasterDirect entry87%
- Nipissingvia Bachelor of Science (PS)70%
- Ontario Techvia Computer Science (DSD)73–77%
- Queen'svia Computing (QD)83–87%
- TMUvia Computer Engineering (SCE)85–90%
- TrentDirect entry85–90%
- U of T (Mississauga)not offered at UTM
- U of T (Scarborough)via Computer Science93–100%
- U of T (St. George)via Computer Science90–93%
- WaterlooDirect entry90–97%
- Westernvia Engineering (EE)87–93%
- Windsorvia General Engineering (NE)74%
- Yorkvia Engineering (BEng) (YT)80–87%
Entry routes were researched against each university’s own program pages in 2026-08-16. Algoma’s page. Faculties restructure — confirm before you apply.