Master of Applied Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering - Computer Software

Software systems are foundational to today’s civic infrastructure, driving a wide range of technological advancements—from embedded systems to large-scale Internet platforms like Google. Research in computer software focuses on developing innovative techniques for designing and implementing robust software systems. As part of the broader field of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), key areas of research include operating systems, embedded systems, software engineering (with an emphasis on formal verification and static analysis), distributed systems, and computer security. The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Waterloo excels in these fields and continues to expand its expertise. Given the ubiquitous role of software in modern society, our visiting researchers and graduate students engage with cutting-edge techniques that are crucial in today’s tech industry. Our graduate programs equip students with the skills necessary to contribute to large-scale industrial projects, preparing them to work on major codebases at leading companies such as Google and Microsoft.

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering requires either (i) a 75% overall standing in the last two years, or equivalent, in a relevant four-year Honours Bachelor's degree or equivalent or (ii) a 75% overall standing or equivalent, in a relevant four-year Honours Bachelor's degree or equivalent, as the minimum requirement for admission to a Master's program for applicants educated at a Canadian institution. A 75% overall standing or equivalent, in a relevant four-year Honours Bachelor's degree or equivalent is the minimum requirement for admission to a Master's program for applicants educated outside of Canada.At the time of admission, each student must have a faculty supervisor who has endorsed the recommendation for admission.Two references, at least one academic