Software Engineering at Guelph
Yes — software engineering is a direct-entry program at University of Guelph. You apply to it from Grade 12.
You apply to
Software Engineering (BComp) (co-op option)
82–87%OUAC GBSCo-op available
Prerequisites
- ENG4U
- MCV4U
- 4 additional 4U/M courses
- Computing and data management courses are recommended.
- See Ontario high school course codes.
What to watch for
Software Engineering at Guelph is a Bachelor of Computing, not a Bachelor of Engineering, so it does not carry a P.Eng path. It shares the 85-90% range with Computer Science.
Software Engineering at the other campuses
Compare the entry programs side by side →- AlgomaDirect entry65%
- Brockvia Computer Science (BG)77–80%
- CarletonDirect entry75–80%
- 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%
- Trent (Durham)not offered at Trent Durham
- 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. Guelph’s page. Faculties restructure — confirm before you apply.