Software Engineering at Laurentian
Not directly. At Laurentian University you apply to Computer Science (LCS), then choose software engineering on the application — Laurentian has no software engineering code.
The program you actually apply to
Computer Science
70%OUAC LCSCo-op available
Prerequisites
- 1 grade 12 English U/M course (ENG 4U)
- 1 grade 12 4U Advanced Functions (MHF 4U)
- 1 other grade 12 U/M math
- 3 other grade 12 U/M courses
- A minimum overall average of 70% in the 6 best grade 12 U/M courses
- Eligible math courses include: MCV 4U or MDM 4U.
When you choose software engineering
On the application — Laurentian has no software engineering code.
What to watch for
Laurentian has no Software Engineering degree; its engineering disciplines are Chemical, Mechanical and Mining. Computer Science (LCS, 70%) and Computer Science – Game Design (LKS) are the software routes.
The same application also gets you to
Computer Science is the entry point for 1 other major at Laurentian. You are not choosing between these at application time.
Software Engineering at the other campuses
Compare the entry programs side by side →- AlgomaDirect entry65%
- Brockvia Computer Science (BG)77–80%
- CarletonDirect entry75–80%
- GuelphDirect entry85–90%
- Lakeheadvia Engineering (AM)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. Laurentian’s page. Faculties restructure — confirm before you apply.