Master of Engineering in Systems Engineering

Frequently asked questions

• What English score does it need?

  For the most accurate and up to date information on application deadlines, language tests and other admission requirements, please visit the specific requirements webpage. To be eligible, candidates must: Have a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, Operations Research, Science or a related area with a minimum average of B (70%). Note: International candidates must check the admission equivalencies for the diploma they received in their country of origin. Undergraduate courses in probability, linear algebra, differential equations and computer programming are prerequisites for the core courses of the Program. Details regarding the level and content of prerequisite courses are included in the information package which is sent to all applicants. If a student lacks any of these courses, he will normally be required to complete them as a condition of admission. Entering students who lack the required undergraduate preparation may be permitted to enter a qualifying program. Language Requirements · English test waiver: uOttawa graduate Language Requirements as published on the programme page: "Applicants must be able to understand and fluently speak the language of instruction (French or English) in the program to which they are applying. Proof of linguistic proficiency may be required. Applicants whose first language is neither French nor English must provide proof of proficiency in the language of instruction." No test score is published for this programme. Source: catalogue.uottawa.ca programme page (18-Sep-2026).

• How long is it?

  2 years, as listed by the university.

• What are the entry requirements?

  For the most accurate and up to date information on application deadlines, language tests and other admission requirements, please visit the specific requirements webpage. To be eligible, candidates must: Have a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, Operations Research, Science or a related area with a minimum average of B (70%). Note: International candidates must check the admission equivalencies for the diploma they received in their country of origin. Undergraduate courses in probability, linear algebra, differential equations and computer programming are prerequisites for the core courses of the Program. Details regarding the level and content of prerequisite courses are included in the information package which is sent to all applicants. If a student lacks any of these courses, he will normally be required to complete them as a condition of admission. Entering students who lack the required undergraduate preparation may be permitted to enter a qualifying program. Language Requirements · English test waiver: uOttawa graduate Language Requirements as published on the programme page: "Applicants must be able to understand and fluently speak the language of instruction (French or English) in the program to which they are applying. Proof of linguistic proficiency may be required. Applicants whose first language is neither French nor English must provide proof of proficiency in the language of instruction." No test score is published for this programme. Source: catalogue.uottawa.ca programme page (18-Sep-2026).

• Is there a scholarship?

  International students enrolled in a French-language master’s program may be eligible for the Differential Tuition Fee Exemption Scholarship. Graduate awards and financial support are listed under uOttawa Awards and financial support. Source: uOttawa Tuition fees - International students page.