Computer Engineering (BEng)
Bachelor of Engineering (BEng)
Why study Computer Engineering?
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.
Choose the Avionics and Embedded Systems Option or create your own path based on electives that suit your interests. Our state-of-the-art labs designed for programming in assembly language, digital systems and high-performance computing will give you experience with the tools you will use in the field. Through labs, lectures and projects, you’ll also:
- Learn programming methodology to design data structures and algorithms
- Learn to resolve issues of system interfaces and integration
- Integrate engineering solutions into biomedical and biological systems
- Design Internet of Things (IoT)/cyber-physical systems to solve real world problems
- Design embedded computing and communication systems for high-performance applications, such as a small, unmanned aircraft
All of our Engineering programs are accredited by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board and you’ll graduate eligible to become a registered professional engineer.
Program details
The Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Engineering takes a minimum of four to five years (120 – 150 credits) of full-time study, depending on your academic background.
In the third year of study, students may choose from four options:
- Avionics and Embedded Systems
- Biological and Biomedical Engineering (BME)
- Pervasive Computing
- A general stream with more credits chosen from the Computer Engineering electives list
Learn more about these options and see full degree requirements.
Minimum cut-off averages
- Quebec CEGEP: 24 overall, 23 math, 22 phys., Co-op (CRC): 25
- High School: B- overall, B- math, B- phys.
- University Transfers (internal/external): B- overall, B- math, B- phys.
- Bacc. français: 12 overall, 12 math, 12 phys.
- International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma: 27 overall, 4 math, 4 phys.
Course requirements for admission
CEGEP students
Admission is based on applicants’ overall Math and Physics (if applicable) CRC indicated above and completion of the following classes as part of their DEC.
- For all BEng programs
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 in a related field may also be eligible for admission without the specified profile provided they achieve a minimum overall CRC as indicated above and preferably a minimum of 24 in math and physics course(s) required for their CEGEP program. Students may be eligible for exemptions/transfer credits based on course equivalencies.
IB applicants
Math HL preferred but SL is acceptable. SL grade requirement may vary. Science HL or SL acceptable.
University transfers and mature students
Applicants who meet the minimum entry requirements are encouraged to apply and may still be considered for admission, provided they have completed the majority of the prerequisite courses. Transfer credits may be considered on a course-by-course basis.
Prerequisites for university transfer applicants
The following courses are required in addition to the program and may be completed at another post-secondary institution prior to admission or at Concordia.
- For all BEng programs
Calculus I and II, Linear Algebra, Mechanics, Electricity and Magnetism, General Chemistry I
You must meet Concordia’s minimum admission requirements.
Minimum cut-off averages should be used as indicators. The cut-off data may change depending on the applicant pool. Applicants who meet the stated minimum requirements are not guaranteed admission to these programs.
We consider complete applications year round and we give priority to applicants who apply by official deadlines. Late applications will be considered if places are still available for the fall term only.
| You've sent your application from: | Fall term deadline | Winter term deadline |
| Inside Canada | March 1 Certain programs have extended their deadlines. Please check program availability. |
November 1 Not all programs are available for this term. Please check program availability. |
| Outside Canada (International) | February 1 | September 1 |
We reserve the right to close admission to a program at any time after the official deadline without prior notice.
Core courses
- Engineering core
- Computer Engineering core
Electives
- Avionics and Embedded Systems Option Core
See full curriculum details in the Undergraduate Calendar.
Sample classes
- Computer Architecture and Design
- Microprocessor Systems
- Data Structures and Algorithms
- Digital Systems Design
See all classes and read course descriptions.
Course sequences
See the course sequence by semester of entry into the program
The Co-op program gives you the chance to complete paid work terms that last 12 to 16 weeks. As a Co-op student, you will play a large role in testing software packages designed and implemented by engineers. You may also:
- Design, build and test computing systems
- Design and implement software systems
- Develop and maintain databases
- Develop a video game system that runs on a programmable chip (FPGA)
- Develop body sensors to measure gait, and monitor tread slippage
- Design a low cost incubator that monitors and maintains temperature and humidity within a range
- Program an autonomous personal-service robot
- Design an embedded computing and communication system to control multiple small, unmanned aircraft flying in formation
Computer Engineering alumni have established careers in a range of computing fields, including aerospace avionics, real-time embedded systems, communication systems, software systems and computer architecture and hardware. Some graduates have been hired by:
- Bombardier
- CAE Inc.
- The Canadian Space Agency
- CGI
- Ajilon Consulting
- Morgan Stanley
- Microsoft
