Baccalauréat en informatique et génie logiciel (Bachelor's in Computer Science and Software Engineering)

Baccalauréat en informatique et génie logiciel (Bachelor's in Computer Science and Software Engineering) is a undergraduate (bachelor's) course in computer science & it at Université du Québec à Montréal in Montreal, Canada. It takes 90 credits (about seven terms) or 96 credits in the co-op path (about ten terms, with three paid 15-week internships), with intakes in September (autumn); January (winter).

Université du Québec à Montréal is a public institution. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.

Tuition for international students is C$29,415 a year, about ₹19.7 lakh.

UQAM's published 2026–2027 full-time international tuition for all certificate and bachelor's programmes, including general and student association fees; approximate and subject to change

Living costs near the university

Living costs for Canada as a whole: C$20,000–30,000 a year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

Job roles

• Software engineer
• Applications developer
• Web developer
• Software tester
• Game developer
• Multimedia programmer

Employers hiring for these roles worldwide

• Google
• Microsoft
• Amazon
• Meta
• Apple
• Atlassian
• Shopify
• Adobe
• SAP
• Booking.com

General entry requirements at Université du Québec à Montréal for bachelor's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.

• Computer science and software engineering: a qualification after at least 13 years of schooling (or equivalent) with an average of at least 11/20; lower averages may be reviewed by the programme director.
• Indian Class 12 is 12 years of schooling, so check with UQAM how your file will be assessed before applying.
• A recognised French test result is required with the application. Depending on your score you are admitted directly or with up to four French courses in the first year.

For this course: Taught in French: a recognised French test (UQAM EDL, Bright, TEF, TCF, DELF/DALF) is required with the application; for direct bachelor's admission, for example TEF 510+ or TCF 1000+. No English test applies.

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This course starts in: September (autumn); January (winter).

1. 1Check the entry requirements and the deadline on the official course page.
2. 2Take IELTS, PTE or the test the university accepts, if you need one.
3. 3Prepare your documents: transcripts, statement of purpose, recommendation letters and CV.
4. 4Apply on the university's application portal and pay any application fee.
5. 5Accept your offer, meet any conditions and pay the deposit.
6. 6Apply for your student visa for Canada, then arrange accommodation.

• Valid passport
• Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets (bachelor's applicants)
• Degree transcripts and certificate (master's and DESS applicants)
• Recognised French test result taken within two years of the start term
• CV, motivation letter and employment letters (MBA and DESS)
• Quebec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ) and study permit after admission

• Exemption scholarships for international graduate students

  Master's and doctorate

  Value: Reduce the higher international tuition; UQAM says doctoral fees end up the same for all students partly because of these awards

  International students in graduate programmes; see UQAM's page for conditions.

  Official page

The Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM) was created by the Quebec government on 9 April 1969 and is part of the Université du Québec network. It had 34,845 students in autumn 2025, including 4,994 international students from 94 countries, and offers 378 programmes. The main campus is in downtown Montreal, with four other sites in Lanaudière, Laval, Longueuil and Montérégie-Ouest. Its business school is the École des sciences de la gestion (ESG UQAM).

Teaching is in French. Indian students who speak French well look at UQAM for software engineering, business administration, tourism and hotel management, and project management. You must send a recognised French test result with your application.

Computer Science & IT courses at other universities in Canada

• Bachelor of Computer ScienceAcadia University4 years; honours and optional co-op; CIPS-accredited · C$25,173 / year
• Bachelor of Computer ScienceAlgoma University4 years; specialisations in Data Science and AI, Computer Game Technology, Mobile Software Engineering and XR Technologies; co-op option; Sault Ste. Marie and Brampton · C$22,601 / year
• Computer Programming (Ontario College Diploma)Algonquin College2 years full time · C$17,397 / year
• Computer Programming and Analysis (Ontario College Advanced Diploma)Algonquin College3 years full time · C$16,165 / year
• Computer Engineering Technology - Computing Science (Ontario College Advanced Diploma)Algonquin College3 years full time · C$17,397 / year
• Network Administration Technology (Diploma)Assiniboine College2 years full-time (121 credits); Brandon · C$16,790 / year

More courses at Université du Québec à Montréal

• Baccalauréat en administration (Bachelor of Business Administration, B.A.A.)90 credits; 12 concentrations including finance, marketing, IT, international management and project management · C$29,415 / year
• Baccalauréat en gestion du tourisme et de l'hôtellerie (Bachelor's in Tourism and Hotel Management)90 credits; co-op paths with three internships in some concentrations; enrolment is capped · C$29,415 / year
• Maîtrise en administration des affaires (MBA)45 credits over five terms, full time, in five 9-credit modules taught at weekends · C$25,183 / year
• DESS en gestion de projet (Graduate Diploma in Project Management)30 credits; full-time or part-time; at least two years of relevant work experience needed · C$26,366 / year
• DESS en génie logiciel (Graduate Diploma in Software Engineering)30 credits; one year (three terms) full time; offered with the École de technologie supérieure · C$26,366 / year
• DESS en finance (Graduate Diploma in Finance)30 credits; three terms full time; capped at 70 students a year · C$26,366 / year

We researched this page on 28 Oct 2026 from the university's own pages. Fees, entry rules and intakes change every year; confirm them on the official course page before you apply. Listing a course doesn't mean Admission Mantra represents the university.

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