Software Engineering at Carleton
Yes — software engineering is a direct-entry program at Carleton University. You apply to it from Grade 12.
You apply to
Engineering – Software
75–80%OUAC CESCo-op available
Prerequisites
- Advanced Functions (MHF4U)
- Calculus (MCV4U)
- Chemistry (SCH4U)
- Physics (SPH4U)
- 2 best 4U/M courses
- Alternative Offers
What to watch for
Carleton offers Software Engineering two ways with different codes and different outcomes: as an accredited engineering degree (BEng, CES, 75-80%) leading toward P.Eng, or as a stream inside Computer Science (COD, 80-85%). The engineering route asks a lower average but a heavier first year.
Software Engineering at the other campuses
Compare the entry programs side by side →- AlgomaDirect entry65%
- Brockvia Computer Science (BG)77–80%
- 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. Carleton’s page. Faculties restructure — confirm before you apply.