Computer Engineering (BEng)

Studying at Computer Engineering (BEng) at Concordia University in Canada:

Without computer hardware and software, there would be no smart phones, DVD players, digital recorders and critical systems in airplane cockpits, modern cars, or computerized medical devices. As a computer engineer, your knowledge of computer architecture, digital electronics, circuits and digital communication will lead to innovations or bring about another information revolution.

 

Necessary information:

• Duration: 4 to 5 years
• Degree awarded by: Concordia University in Canada
• Admission criteria: High school Diploma
• Language of instruction: English
• Total cost per year: 31,190.45
• Faculty: Gina Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science

Note: The Total cost includes: tuition fee, health insurance fee and compulsory fees.

 

Curriculum:

• Digital Systems Design I
• Introduction to Discrete Mathematics
• Programming Methodology I
• Digital Systems Design II
• Computer Organization and Software
• Computer Architecture and Design

 

Career opportunity:

• Software Developer
• Computer hardware engineer
• Engineer
• Software engineering
• Network Engineer
• Systems engineering

 

Application Requirements:

Minimum cut-off averages and course requirements:

• Quebec CEGEP: 26 overall, 25 math, 24 physics
  Admission is based on applicants’ overall, math and physics CRC indicated above and completion of the following classes as part of their DEC: CHEM 101 or 202-NYA; MATH 103 or 201-NYA and 203 or 201-NYB and 105 or 201-NYC; PHYS 101 or 203 NYA and 201 or 203 NYB.
  Students completing a three-year technical DEC may also be eligible for admission
  Eligible technical DECs include 244.A0, 420.A0/BO/AA, 243.D0, 243.C0, 243.B0, 243.A0
  Advanced standing may be possible
  Overall R score of 26 and if taken, 25 in math, 24 in physics
• High school: B overall, B+ in math, B in physics
  One math from Pre-Calculus, Calculus, or equivalent
  Grade 12 or university-preparatory physics
  Canadian curricula course requirements
  Accepted international qualifications
  ACT or SAT is not required
  AP exams are not required but may qualify you for advanced standing
• Indigenous Bridging Program: First Nations, Inuit and Métis students who do not meet Concordia’s conventional admission requirements may be eligible for admission through the Kaié:ri Nikawerà:ke Indigenous Bridging Program
• International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma: 29 overall, 5 HL or SL math, 5 HL or SL physics
  Accepted math: Applications and Interpretations HL, Analysis and Approaches SL or HL
  Math or physics course must be HL
• Baccalauréat français: 13 overall, 14 in math, 13 in science
  Required courses:
  Première: Spécialité mathématiques and Spécialité physique-chimie
  Terminale: Spécialité mathématiques (also accepted, Spécialité Physique-Chimie and Mathématiques Complémentaires)
• British system of education (GCE):
  A-levels: At least two A-level exams CC, C in math, C in physics or or
  AS-levels: At least 4 AS-level exams with equivalent results or
  BTEC: Level 3 Diploma or Extended Diploma in a related subject area with equivalent results
  Students without math or physics A-levels may be admissible based on AS-level or iGCSE/GCSE/O-Level exam results. Students should include all their exam results from iGCSE (or equivalent) onwards to support their application.
• University transfer (internal): 2.7 overall, 2.7 in math/physics, 2.0 in courses offered by GCS
  PHYS 204 or 205 (or equivalent)
  At least two of the following (or equivalent): MATH 203, 204, 205
• University transfer (external): B overall, B+ in math, B in physics
  Courses in the disciplines of Calculus, Chemistry and Physics

 

English language requirements:

• English second language (ESL) course requirement: The Department of Education offers ESL courses to non-native speakers of English who are accepted by Concordia University but who must upgrade their reading and writing skills.
• Results must be less than two years old at the time of your application in order to be accepted as proof of language proficiency.

Exam	Direct admission No ESL courses required	Direct admission ESL courses required with option for credit	Conditional admission Intensive English Language Program (IELP) option for Gina Cody School, JMSB and select Arts and Science programs
TOEFL	Score 90 or higher, with a minimum combined score of 34 for speaking and writing.	Score between 75 and 89 with a minimum combined score of 34 for speaking and writing.	Score between 63 and 74, with no more than two parts under 15
IELTS	IELTS score of 7 or higher, no component score under 5.5	IELTS score of 6.5 or 6 and in both cases, no component score under 5.5	IELTS score of 5.5 or 5 and in both cases, only two bands as low as 4.5
DET – Duolingo English Test	DET score of 120 and above with no subscore under 90	DET score between 105 and 119 with no subscore under 90	DET score between 90 and 104 only two subscores as low as 70
CAEL	CAEL minimum overall score 70 with no part under 50	CAEL minimum overall score 50 with no part under 50	CAEL minimum overall score of 40 with no part under 30
CAE – Cambridge C1 Advanced   And   CPE – Cambridge C2 Proficiency	C1 Advanced and C2 Proficiency: min. score 190 with no part under 165	C1 Advanced: min. score 175 overall with no part under 165
PTE Academic	Minimum overall PTE academic score of 61 with a minimum of 46 in speaking and writing	Minimum overall PTE academic score of 50 with a minimum of 46 in speaking and writing	Overall score of 45 to 49 with only two parts as low as 43

Deadlines and intakes:

Start term: Fall, Winter

Fall term: March 1 is the deadline to apply for fall term entry. International students are encouraged to apply by February 1 to allow sufficient time for CAQ and study permit application processing.

Winter term: November 1 is the deadline to apply for winter term entry. International students are encouraged to apply by September 1 to allow sufficient time for CAQ and study permit application processing.