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Bachelor
Bachelor of Computer Science in Honours
- Waterloo, Canada
- 4 years
- English
- Hybrid
- Bachelor
About the program
Four-year honours degree in software development with two paid co-op terms.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Demonstrate knowledge of Computer Science in Honours. Apply concepts and skills introduced in the curriculum
- including Four-year honours degree with two paid co-op work terms. Communicate findings and complete discipline-appropriate tasks.
Career outcomes
- Software developer
- Software engineer
- Information systems analyst/consultant
- Software quality assurance
- Test engineer
- Cloud engineer
Curriculum
- Four-year honours degree with two paid co-op work terms. Builds on computer science foundations with testing methodologies
- software project management
- security and privacy awareness
- and experiential learning through project-based courses
- preparing graduates as software developers.
Entry requirements
Academic
- OSSD or age 19+
- Six 4U/M courses with a minimum cumulative average of 65% (higher often required)
- ENG4U or equivalent and
- Depending on the programme
- 4U Mathematics or sciences
Accepted academic background
OSSD or 19+; ENG4U or equivalent, 4U Mathematics/sciences as the programme requires
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 88
- PTE Academic 58
- Duolingo 120
Documents you’ll need
- Passport Identification Page
- Official Academic Transcripts
- Secondary School Completion Evidence
- Proof of Available Funds
- English Proficiency Evidence if Required
How to apply
- Review the program entry requirements and intake dates. Prepare academic transcripts and identification documents. Check required language scores and program prerequisites. Submit the international student application. Pay the applicable fee and await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $20,021 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 CAD |
| Deposit | $2,500 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Waterloo |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Applied Computer Science and Information Technology |
| Department | Department of Computer Science |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 |
| Scholarship note | Potential institutional or external awards may be available to eligible international students at Conestoga College. Confirm current eligibility, funding amount and deadlines with the institution. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Nov 2026
1 day leftProgram starts
September 2027
Apply by
15 Jun 2027
213 days leftProgram starts
January 2028
Apply by
15 Nov 2027
366 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 15 Nov 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $20,021 CAD per year. The application fee is $100 CAD. The deposit is $2,500 CAD. The estimated living cost is $21,500 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 88, PTE Academic 58, Duolingo 120.
