★ 56
QS World #353
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- CAD 32,000 – CAD 55,000/yr
- Founded
- 1959
22 Best Software Engineering Bachelor's Universities in Canada
Ranked by our transparent composite score, with QS rankings, tuition fees and entry requirements.
22 universities · ranked best first
how we rank
★ 54
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- CAD 15,000 – CAD 23,000/yr
- Founded
- 1967
★ 52
QS World #801
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- CAD 30,000 – CAD 40,000/yr
- Founded
- 1948
★ 52
QS World #701
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- CAD 26,000 – CAD 40,000/yr
- Founded
- 1857
★ 51
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- CAD 22,000 – CAD 36,000/yr
- Founded
- 1974
★ 49
Star rating 3
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- CAD 20,000 – CAD 30,000/yr
- Founded
- 1970
★ 49
QS World #601
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- CAD 20,000 – CAD 32,000/yr
- Founded
- 1785
★ 46
QS World #801
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- CAD 22,000 – CAD 34,000/yr
- Founded
- 1974
★ 46
QS World #651
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- CAD 29,000 – CAD 44,000/yr
- Founded
- 1942
★ 42
QS World #701
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- CAD 22,000 – CAD 36,000/yr
- Founded
- 1954
Software Engineering at other levels
Frequently asked questions
Which are the best universities in Canada for Bachelor's Software Engineering?▾
Based on our composite ranking, the top choices include York University, Conestoga College, Toronto Metropolitan University. See the full ranked list above with QS positions, tuition fees and entry requirements.
How much does a Bachelor's in Software Engineering cost in Canada?▾
Tuition varies by university and is indicative on each profile — public universities are generally the most affordable, while private and international branch campuses charge more. Scholarships can reduce costs significantly.
Can international students study Software Engineering in Canada?▾
Yes. Most programmes are taught in English and open to international students, who apply for a study permit through IRCC after accepting an offer.
How are these universities ranked?▾
We use a transparent composite score combining QS World/Asia positions, Canada’s star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. See our ranking methodology for the exact weights.
Studying Software Engineering at Bachelor's level in Canada
Canada is a popular, affordable destination for Software Engineering at Bachelor's level, with provincially accredited programmes taught in English at both public and private universities, plus international branch campuses. The universities above are ordered by our composite ranking score, which combines QS World and QS Americas positions, Canada’s star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — with no paid placement.
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