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Bachelor's degree, Computing and IT. Carleton University, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
Bachelor of Engineering - Software Engineering (Optional Co-op) is a bachelor's degree program in computing and IT at Carleton University, a public institution in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, founded in 1942.
First-year tuition is listed at 55,000 CAD and the application fee at 103 CAD. The earliest intake currently open is Sept 2027.
The program name shows a co-op option, which normally means paid work terms with employers as part of the course. Ask the school how co-op places are allocated.
Applications to Carleton University typically receive a decision in 11 days and 1 hour, based on recent applications.
Plan for about 78,551 CAD for the first year before travel, insurance and visa fees. Plan for first-year tuition, living costs at the level IRCC sets, and travel. Tuition varies widely between universities, colleges and provinces. IRCC revises the living-cost figure from time to time, so confirm the current amount on the official study permit page.
Figures are as listed in October 2026. Schools revise tuition every year, so confirm the current amount with the school before you pay a deposit.
| Item | Amount (CAD) |
|---|---|
| Tuition, first year | 55,000 CAD |
| Living costs, first year (school estimate) | 23,448 CAD |
| Application fee (one time) | 103 CAD |
| Estimated first-year total | 78,551 CAD |
Our directory lists 341 bachelor's degree programs in computing and IT at 60 schools in Canada. Their median first-year tuition is 31,722 CAD, and the middle half cost between 22,542 CAD and 43,848 CAD.
At 55,000 CAD, Bachelor of Engineering - Software Engineering (Optional Co-op) is 73% above the median, in the most expensive quarter. The full range runs from 10,676 CAD to 70,828 CAD.
If budget matters, these bachelor's degree programs in computing and IT have some of the lowest listed first-year tuition in Canada.
| Program | School | Tuition (1st year) |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Applied Information - Systems and Network Cybersecurity | College of the North Atlantic (CNA) - Prince Philip Drive, St. John's | 10,676 CAD |
| Bachelor of Computer Information Systems - Year 3 (Optional Co-op) | Okanagan College - Kelowna, Kelowna | 15,537 CAD |
| Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) - Accounting, Audit, and Information Technology (1241C) (Co-op) | Conestoga College - Doon, Kitchener | 15,961 CAD |
| Bachelor of Computer Science (1635C) (Co-op) | Conestoga College - Waterloo, Waterloo | 15,961 CAD |
| College Diploma - Computer Engineering Technician - Transfer to Algoma University Bachelor of Computer Science (T100AU) (T100AUW) | Northern College - Timmins, South Porcupine | 16,815 CAD |
| Bachelor of Science - Computer Science | Brandon University, Brandon | 17,222 CAD |
Working back from a Sept 2027 start, this is a realistic plan. Popular programs can fill early, so the earlier end of each window is safer. September is the main intake. Many institutions also admit in January and May. Applications usually open several months ahead and some programmes close early.
| By | Step |
|---|---|
| November 2026 | Shortlist programs, check entry requirements and book your English test. |
| January 2027 | Prepare your statement of purpose, references and transcripts, then apply. |
| March 2027 | Receive offers, compare total costs and accept one. |
| May 2027 | Pay the deposit, gather funds evidence and apply for the student visa. |
| August 2027 | Book travel and accommodation once the visa is approved. |
Carleton University sets the exact entry requirements for Bachelor of Engineering - Software Engineering (Optional Co-op). For a bachelor's degree, applicants usually need the following.
Most institutions accept IELTS Academic, TOEFL, PTE Academic or similar tests. Each institution sets its own minimum scores, so read the programme page rather than relying on a general figure.
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First-year tuition is listed at 55,000 CAD. Living costs are extra; Carleton University estimates 23,448 CAD a year. Confirm the current fee with the school.
The application fee is 103 CAD. It is paid once per application and is not refunded after the school receives the application.
The earliest intake currently open is Sept 2027. Start your application about eight months before that.
It is listed as a bachelor's degree. The school awards the degree on completion.
You need a Study permit, decided by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Apply after you accept an offer and can show the required funds.
Yes. We check your profile, prepare your documents and submit your application to Carleton University, then help with the visa. The first call is free.
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