Software Engineering at Ontario Tech: Admission Average
Ontario Tech University · Oshawa, ON
What average do you need for Software Engineering at Ontario Tech?
Software Engineering at Ontario Tech University typically admits students with averages in the high 80s, roughly 85–89%. It ranks #2 of 12 Ontario Tech programs by admission average.
Tech-focused program with strong industry connections.
How competitive is it?
Of the 14 universities we track that offer it, 5 ask for a higher average and none ask for a lower average.
As a rough guide, 89% or higher is above the typical range, 85% up to 89% is inside it, and 81% up to 85% is a reach. Cut-offs move every year, so apply to a mix of schools.
Ontario applicants are assessed on their top six Grade 12 U/M courses, including the program's prerequisites. Work out yours with the Best 6 calculator.
Software Engineering at other universities
- University of Waterloo – high 90s (94-97%+)
- University of British Columbia – high 80s-low 90s (BC) / low-mid 90s (OOP)
- McGill University – low-to-mid 90s
- McMaster University – high 80s-low 90s
- University of Ottawa – high 80s-low 90s
- Western University – high 80s
- Carleton University – high 80s
- York University – high 80s
- Toronto Metropolitan University – high 80s
- University of Victoria – high 80s
- Concordia University – high 80s
- University of Calgary – high 80s
- University of New Brunswick – high 80s
Typical high school prerequisites
- English
- Advanced Functions
- Calculus & Vectors
- Physics
- Chemistry
First-year courses
- Calculus I & II
- Linear Algebra
- Programming Fundamentals
- Digital Circuits
- Engineering Profession
These are typical for Software Engineering programs across Canada. About the Software Engineering degree
After a Software Engineering degree
Software Engineering usually takes 4 years.
- Software Engineer – $85,000 to $180,000+
- AI / Machine Learning Engineer – $95,000 to $200,000+
- Game Developer – $65,000 to $130,000
- Cybersecurity Analyst – $75,000 to $150,000
- Waterloo SE and CS are both excellent but SE has a stronger focus on engineering process - CS is more research-oriented.
- SE graduates often command slightly higher starting salaries than general CS at non-Waterloo schools.
- The accreditation as an engineering program means you can pursue a P.Eng designation - uncommon in CS.
Applying to Ontario Tech
Ontario Tech University (formerly UOIT) is one of Canada's newest universities, founded in 2002 with a mandate to focus on technology, sustainability, and health. Every program integrates technology into its curriculum. Located in Oshawa in the Durham Region east of Toronto, Ontario Tech has strong ties to the automotive sector, nuclear energy, and digital media industries.
Ontario Tech University is in Oshawa, ON, was founded in 2002 and has about 12,000 students. Domestic tuition is about $6,100 a year, co-op is available and first-year residence is guaranteed.
Deadlines: OUAC (Ontario) January 15.
- Ontario Tech's nuclear engineering and automotive engineering streams are unique in Canadian higher education.
- The cybersecurity program is among the most hands-on in Canada, with real lab infrastructure.
- Oshawa's cost of living is significantly lower than Toronto, and the Durham Region is growing rapidly.
Other Ontario Tech programs
- Computer Science – high 80s
- Electrical Engineering – high 80s
- Mechanical Engineering – high 80s
- Automotive Engineering – high 80s
- Nuclear Engineering – high 80s
- Health Sciences (BHSc) – high 80s
- Nursing (BScN) – high 80s-low 90s
- Cybersecurity – high 80s
- Digital Media Design – high 80s
- Business & IT – high 80s
- Energy Systems Engineering – high 80s