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Computer Engineering - BEng (Hons)
Full-time formats:
• 4 Year
• 5-Year Co-op
Part-time format:
N/A
Requirements:
Grades-Only
Grade range:
High 80s
Faculty:
Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science
Experiential learning:
Co-op available
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Is this degree for you?
In Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU)’s Computer Engineering degree program, you’ll learn how to design and develop the hardware, software and electronic systems that allow computing devices to become smaller, sleeker and smarter.
Throughout your journey, you’ll learn how technology impacts society and the environment. In your first year, you’ll study engineering fundamentals, like calculus, physics and electric circuit analysis. As you progress, you’ll master concepts such as computer architecture, cloud computing and AI – with an option to specialize in software engineering. In fourth year, your capstone design project will provide you with practical design and implementation experience along with opportunities to participate in industry collaborative projects.
Experiential learning opportunities: Co-op available
You’ll also have many opportunities to gain experience, including optional paid co-op, supervised research projects and student teams like our award-winning Toronto MetRobotics team.
Accreditation:
- The Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board
Option:
- Software Engineering
Optional specializations:
Accelerated pathway:
The following is a preview of first-year courses based on the available current academic undergraduate calendar for this program.
1st Semester
Common to Aerospace, Biomedical, Chemical, Civil, Computer, Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical, and Mechatronics Engineering programs.
LIBERAL STUDIES:
One course from Table A - Lower Level Liberal Studies.
Career possibilities:
- Cybersecurity specialist
- Embedded systems engineer
- Network engineer
- Software engineer
Employer possibilities:
- AMD
- Apple
- Electronic Arts
- Siemens Canada
Further education:
- Electrical and Computer Engineering (MASc, MEng)
- Other engineering fields
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The Toronto MetRobotics student team was the second-ranked Canadian team at the prestigious University Rover Challenge. Computer Engineering student, Ryan, was the software and autonomous lead on the team, helping to develop their Mars rover.
Read more: Toronto MetRobotics finds success at University Rover Challenge
This is a Grades-Only program. Admission decisions for Grades-Only programs are based on academic performance.
Academic requirements for full-time, 4-year program
To be considered for admission, Ontario high school students must meet the following requirements:
- Completion of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
- Completion of 6 Grade 12 U or M courses with a minimum overall average of 70%
- Completion of the following required Grade 12 U courses (minimum grade of 70% in each):
- English/anglais (ENG4U/EAE4U preferred)
- Advanced Functions (MHF4U)
- Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U)
- Physics (SPH4U)
- Chemistry (SCH4U)
An overall average of 70% is required for consideration. Due to competition, the average needed for admission can fluctuate each year (it depends on the number of applications received and the number of spaces available). The grade range at the top of this page represents the average required in previous years.
Academic admission requirements for all other applicants are available on the admission requirements page. If you haven’t been educated in Ontario, you may be considered with the equivalent of the Ontario requirements. TMU reserves the right to determine equivalency at its sole discretion.
Tuition and fees range 2025-2026
For detailed fees info, visit tuition and fees by program and costs to expect.
Full-time format:
Ontario: $10,777 - $11,376
Out-of-province: $13,183 - $13,943
International: $42,217 - $42,498
Over $20M across all levels of study
We award more than $20M in awards, scholarships and bursaries throughout all years of study.
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"Today, I work in artificial reality, building systems to reconstruct environments for human interactions."
- Ray Phan, Computer Engineering, Class of 2006, Class of 2008 (MASc), Class of 2013 (PhD), Principal Software Engineer, Magic Leap
Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU)’s Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science (FEAS), is leading the way in experiential and immersive learning. Through extensive co-op and internship programs, research initiatives, co-curricular activities and targeted experiences designed in partnership with industry leaders, every student has the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally. When you join one of our 11 undergraduate degree programs, you join a supportive and inclusive community that works and innovates together to tackle local and global challenges.
First-year engineering students also benefit from the First Year Engineering Office (FYEO), which supports a smooth transition to university through orientation, tutoring, study groups and personalized academic plans.
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