★ 82
QS World #25
Star rating 6
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- CAD 45,000 – CAD 70,000/yr
- Founded
- 1827
8 Best Software Engineering Master's Universities in Canada
Ranked by our transparent composite score, with QS rankings, tuition fees and entry requirements.
8 universities · ranked best first
how we rank
★ 72
QS World #112
Star rating 6
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- CAD 45,000 – CAD 68,000/yr
- Founded
- 1957
★ 69
QS World #96
Star rating 5
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- CAD 30,000 – CAD 45,000/yr
- Founded
- 1908
★ 64
QS World #318
Star rating 5
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- CAD 32,000 – CAD 50,000/yr
- Founded
- 1965
★ 63
Star rating 5
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- CAD 26,000 – CAD 44,000/yr
- Founded
- 1873
★ 63
QS World #340
Star rating 5
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- CAD 27,000 – CAD 45,000/yr
- Founded
- 1974
★ 56
QS World #353
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- CAD 32,000 – CAD 55,000/yr
- Founded
- 1959
★ 51
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- CAD 22,000 – CAD 36,000/yr
- Founded
- 1974
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Frequently asked questions
Which are the best universities in Canada for Master's Software Engineering?▾
Based on our composite ranking, the top choices include University of Toronto, University of Waterloo, University of Alberta. See the full ranked list above with QS positions, tuition fees and entry requirements.
How much does a Master'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 Master's level in Canada
Canada is a popular, affordable destination for Software Engineering at Master'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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