Software Engineering, BSc in Engineering (Schulich)

Software Engineering, BSc in Engineering (Schulich) is a undergraduate (bachelor's) course in computer science & it at university-of-calgary in Calgary, Canada. It takes 4 years (common first year), with an optional 12–16 month paid internship, with intakes in September.

university-of-calgary is a public institution, ranked 249 in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2027. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.

Tuition for international students is C$41,487 a year, about ₹27.8 lakh. Over 4 years that is roughly C$165,948 (≈ ₹1.11 crore) before any yearly increase.

2026-27 international rate $4,148.73 per 3-unit course (effective Spring 2026), shown for 10 courses

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.

General entry requirements at university-of-calgary for bachelor's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.

• UCalgary accepts Class 12 from Indian boards; programme requirements are set against Alberta Grade 12 courses (for example English Language Arts 30-1 and Mathematics 30-1 for Computer Science).
• Engineering students take a common first year of 10 courses and then apply to a specific engineering programme.
• Admission averages change each year; check the estimated average on each programme page.
• Use UCalgary's admission requirements tool (choose India) to see the subjects for your programme.

For this course: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 4.5 (86 before 21 January 2026), PTE 60 or Duolingo 120.

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This course starts in: September.

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 (undergraduate)
• Degree transcripts and certificates (postgraduate)
• English test score unless exempt
• Statement of intent, CV and references (graduate, as the programme asks)
• Proof of funds for the study permit

• President's Admission Scholarship

  Undergraduate, entering

  Value: CAD 5,000

  Applicants with an admission average of 95% or higher, including international applicants. Awarded automatically when you apply for admission.

  Official page

• UCalgary Prestige Awards

  Undergraduate, entering

  Value: Up to CAD 30,400 (UCalgary also lists higher-value awards)

  Competitive entrance awards with a separate application; the deadline is 1 December. The entrance award programme is open to Canadian and international applicants.

  Official page

The University of Calgary was founded in 1966 and is one of Canada's larger public research universities, with more than 38,000 students in 14 faculties. It is known for engineering at the Schulich School of Engineering, business at the Haskayne School of Business, and energy, medicine and computer science research.

UCalgary's international tuition is lower than at many Ontario and British Columbia universities. In 2026-27 the international rate is CAD 3,078.21 per 3-unit course in Arts, Science (including Computer Science) and Nursing, CAD 3,610.44 in Business and CAD 4,148.73 in Engineering. A full year is usually 10 courses.

Computer Science & IT courses at other universities in Canada

• Computer Systems Technology (Diploma)bcit2 years full-time (about 3 years with co-op) · C$26,000 / year
• Computer Information Technology (Diploma)bcit2 years full-time (about 3 years with co-op) · C$25,735 / year
• BSc Computer Science (Honours concentrations in AI or Software Engineering)brock-university4 years; co-op option · C$41,646 / year
• Bachelor of Applied Computingcambrian-college3 years (7 semesters), paid internship in the final semester; specialise in AI, cybersecurity or data analytics · C$22,751 / year
• Computer Systems Technology – Security (Advanced Diploma)cambrian-college3 years (6 semesters), 7-week field placement · C$19,436 / year
• Bachelor of Computer Science – Software Developmentcanadore-college3 years, with a 15-week applied work term · C$21,065 / year

More courses at university-of-calgary

• Computer Science, BSc4 years; optional Science Internship Program · C$30,782 / year
• Master of Engineering (course-based), Electrical and Computer Engineering1–2 years full time (10 courses); 3 years with the internship stream · C$41,487 / year
• Master of Data Science and Analytics (MDSA)12 months full time · C$50,465 / year
• Electrical Engineering, BSc in Engineering (Schulich)4 years (common first year), with an optional 12–16 month paid internship · C$41,487 / year
• Business, Bachelor of Commerce (Haskayne)4 years; co-op available · C$36,104 / year
• Mechanical Engineering, BSc in Engineering (Schulich)4 years (common first year), with an optional 12–16 month paid internship · C$41,487 / 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.

1. university-of-calgary: Software Engineering, BSc in Engineering (Schulich) (opens in a new tab)
2. UCalgary Calendar 2026-27: P.1.1 Undergraduate Tuition (opens in a new tab)
3. UCalgary Calendar 2026-27: P.2.3.1 Graduate Course-based Tuition (opens in a new tab)
4. UCalgary Calendar: A.12 English Language Proficiency (opens in a new tab)
5. UCalgary Calendar: G.A.1 Graduate qualifications (opens in a new tab)