Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering

Computer engineers develop innovative products and solutions using computer components, systems, and software with applications far beyond simple laptop or desktop computer systems. This program, accredited by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board, provides a foundation for an exciting career in a field that connects today’s graduates with tomorrow’s technology.

The program in computer engineering has a core-plus-elective structure. The core includes fundamental professional courses focused on digital hardware, digital systems design, software engineering, algorithms, electronics and communications, as well as developing a necessary foundation in mathematics, computer programming, electric circuits, the physical sciences and thermodynamics.

At the conclusion of the program, you will have acquired both the knowledge and experience necessary to design and engineer practical custom digital hardware and software systems to solve real-world problems. To support that outcome, the final year includes a significant, industrially relevant, capstone group design project as a core requirement, with the remaining program based on electives.

Direct Entry applicants are those who have not attended a post-secondary institution or have completed fewer than 24 credit hours at a recognized university or college. Direct entry applicants apply to the preliminary year and require the following:

Manitoba high school graduation including 5 full credits at the Grade 12 level in courses designated S,G, or U

A minimum average of 80% over the following, with no less than 70% in each of English 40S, Pre-Calculus Mathematics 40S, Chemistry 40S and Physics 40S.

Advanced entry applicants are those who have completed one year (24 credit hours) or more of studies in the preliminary year program, another faculty at the University of Manitoba or another recognized post-secondary institution, including several required courses.

English language proficiency

IAEP (Intensive Academic English Program): Minimum score required: Pass Level 5/AEPUCE (Academic English Program for University and College Entrance)

IELTS (Academic - computer or paper) or IELTS Indicator: Minimum score required: 6.5 overall; Minimum score of 6.0 in each of the four modules (listening, reading, speaking, writing); and IELTS One Skill Retake results are accepted by the Undergraduate Admissions Office, University of Manitoba

CAEL (Canadian Academic English Assessment) - Online or Test Centre: Minimum score required: 60

TOEFL iBT or TOEFL iBT Paper Edition or TOEFL iBT Home Edition (Test of English as a Foreign Language): Minimum score required: Minimum overall score of 86, and Minimum component scores: 20 in Reading, 20 in Writing, 20 in Listening, and 20 in Speaking

CAE: C1 Advanced: Minimum score required: 180

CAE: C2 Proficiency: Minimum score required: 180

PTE: Minimum score required: 58

Duolingo English Test: Minimum overall score of 120, and Minimum component scores: 105 (Literacy, Comprehension, Production, Conversation)