Bachelor Programme
Bachelor of Computer Science
A three-year degree covering user interface design, cybersecurity, cloud computing, machine learning, infrastructure and application development, with a particular focus on inclusion, equity and accessibility in technology. Case analyses and industry projects build problem-solving and technical writing skills, and a mandatory co-op term links theory to practice.
University
Seneca Polytechnic
Country
Canada
Level
Bachelor
Field
Computer Science
Duration
6 semesters (3 years)
Language
English
Campus
Newnham Campus (Toronto)
Degree
Bachelor Degree
Intake
September, January
Application Deadline
International applicants: no fixed deadline. Seneca admits students up to the first day of classes but stops accepting applications once a program is full, and spaces fill quickly, so apply as early as possible. Canadian applicants: applications are accepted up to the fourth day of classes while there is room; popular or competitive programs fill quickly, so apply early (Seneca refers to ontariocolleges.ca for its equal-consideration date)
Tuition Information
Seneca's 2026-27 fees (September 2026 to August 2027, which also apply to January and May 2027 starts): first-semester tuition of CAD 3,240.50 for Canadian students (CAD 4,063.67 with ancillary fees) and CAD 9,845.50 for international students (CAD 11,326.02 with ancillary fees, including the annual international health insurance fee). Seneca's international tuition table puts year one (two semesters) at CAD 19,691. Program fees, books and supplies are extra (books estimated at CAD 458.00 for the first semester). All figures are approximate and subject to change.
Admission Requirements
- Apply: international applicants use Seneca's International Student Web Application (up to three program choices) and pay a CAD 90 fee, credited back to the student account after acceptance and payment of first-semester fees. Seneca reviews international applications on seat availability, completeness and quality (grades and/or English scores), not first come, first served. Canadian applicants apply through ontariocolleges.ca (OCAS) and pay a CAD 200 non-refundable tuition deposit after confirming an offer
- Academic (Canadian applicants): OSSD or equivalent, or mature applicant status, with six Grade 12 U, M or C courses averaging at least 65%, including at least 65% in Grade 12 English (C or U) and math (Grade 12 C or U, or Grade 11 M or U)
- Advanced entry is available to graduates of Ontario Computer Engineering Technology, Computer Programming & Analysis or Computer Programming diplomas with a GPA of 65% or higher
- International applicants submit Grade 10-12 transcripts and their secondary school diploma; Seneca expects six senior courses equivalent to Ontario university-preparatory credits with an overall average of 65%, plus the program's prerequisite subjects
- English proficiency (degrees): IELTS Academic 6.5 with no band below 6.0, TOEFL iBT with no skill below 21/30 (or 4.5 on the 1-6 scale), PTE Academic 60, Duolingo 115-120, CAEL 70 (writing at least 60) or Cambridge 176 with no skill below 169; or show two years of full-time study at a school in a country where English is the main language, one year of full-time postsecondary study in such a country, or completion of an intensive English program such as Seneca's English Language Institute. Tests must be from the last two years, and meeting the minimum does not guarantee admission
- International availability on the program page as of October 5, 2026: September 2026 at Newnham: closed; January 2027 at Newnham: open. September 2027 is not yet listed for international applicants (it is open to Canadian applicants). Delivery (campus offering): hybrid
- Seneca's program page states: "This program meets Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility requirements." Seneca's PGWP-eligible list gives CIP code 11.0701. Seneca notes that international students must study full-time (part-time is not an option), and must attend flexible-delivery courses in person, because studying online may affect PGWP eligibility; its list reflects IRCC requirements as of July 4, 2025 and may change
- Mandatory co-op: one co-op term of at least 420 hours, typically paid, between academic semesters, required for graduation. The job search is led by the student with Seneca's support, a placement is not guaranteed, and co-op fees apply regardless