Study Software Engineering in Canada
66 programmes in software engineering at 31 universities in Canada are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 21,083 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 18,398 USD and 31,426 USD.
Data as of August 27, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Software Engineering programmes
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Software Engineering in Canada by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 17 | 18,398 USD | 21,083 USD | 31,426 USD |
| Master's | 6 | 13,288 USD | 17,863 USD | 24,686 USD |
| PhD | 1 | — | — | — |
Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programmes exist.
Specialisations within software engineering
Universities for software engineering in Canada
Study Software Engineering in Canada: common questions
- How many software engineering programmes are there in Canada?
- 66 software engineering programmes at 31 universities in Canada are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
- How much does a software engineering degree in Canada cost?
- The median yearly tuition for bachelor's programmes in software engineering in Canada is 21,083 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 18,398 USD and 31,426 USD per year.
- Can I study software engineering in Canada in English?
- Yes — 100% of the software engineering programmes in Canada in our catalogue are taught in English (66 of 66).
- Are any of these software engineering programmes available online?
- 15 of the 66 programmes in Canada are delivered online or by distance learning.
- Which degree level is cheapest for software engineering in Canada?
- Master's programmes, at a median of 17,863 USD per year, against 21,083 USD for bachelor's programmes.
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