Engineering Advising

• Bachelor of Engineering in Software Engineering Program
• One-Year Engineering Transfer Program
• International Students - English Language Proficiency Requirements

5 Years, you must complete the first three years, one-year mandatory co-op (in your 4th year of the program), and the last year of the program to graduate.

Software engineering is one of the most in-demand and fastest growing professions in North America. Software engineering jobs are expected to jump by 24 percent from 2019 to 2026. Companies such as Google, Amazon, Facebook, IBM, Apple and BlackBerry hire software engineers to help them stay at the leading edge of technology and innovation. Software Engineers have been working in industry in wide variety of roles not limited to software project manager, software architect, application developer, software designer, software tester, embedded system engineer, system analysts and web developer.

Attending university shouldn’t break the bank. Tuition at TRU is among the lowest in British Columbia or other Tuition and Fees? provinces—but that’s not all. You’ll find many financial supports to ease your way on your educational journey. Please visit, TRU's Tuition and Fees page to learn more about your academic expenses and options for financial support.

In order for your application to be considered complete, your official transcript must be received by TRU Admissions Office. For more info, please visit our website page, How to submit Transcripts and Documents?.

A city of about 90,000, Kamloops offers a warm and dry climate with over 2,000 hours of sunshine and the enriched community that includes cultural diversity. TRU campus is set on 250 acres with stunning views of the North and South Thompson Rivers, our main campus in the heart of our community offers plenty of opportunities to live, work, play and learn. Please watch our informative Video Tours and find out more.

The engineering programs are competitive with limited seats, 40 for Software Engineering and 60 for the Transfer Program.

Yes! Co-operative education is a requirement for graduation. During your Co-op experience you will receive paid and relevant work experience, allowing you to apply theory learned in the classroom, explore interests related to the field of study and advance skills as a professional while strengthening your resumé. In the fourth year of study, students are required to complete two mandatory co-op work terms.

You should meet with the program advisor a few weeks before the semester begins, and whenever you feel in need of program related advising throughout your academic progress, to book an appointment, please email [email protected] and include your name and student number in your email. 

To assist you with proper course selection and program planning. The Engineering Advisor will also provide referrals when necessary. We want to keep you on track for graduation.

Visit this page for information about applying to graduate.