Offered by Northeastern University in Toronto, Canada, Master of Science in Software Systems Engineering is a master's degree in Software Engineering programme. The programme is delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 48,000 per total (CAD 27,700 per total for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Master's Degree
Field:Software Engineering
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 27,700 / total
International tuition: CAD 48,000 / total
Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
The Master of Science in Software Systems Engineering at Northeastern University's Toronto campus approaches software development from an engineering perspective, combining advanced software design, cloud computing, and machine-learning coursework with attention to computer science fundamentals and professional ethics. The program is delivered on-ground at the Toronto campus and is offered through Northeastern's College of Engineering. Students have the option to complete a co-op placement, gaining several months of professional work experience as part of their studies, and can add a graduate certificate for additional specialization within the degree. The program targets students who want to become engineering-minded problem solvers capable of designing large-scale systems and applying machine learning to complex technical challenges, rather than focusing purely on programming skills. It suits computer science or engineering graduates, and working professionals in software-related fields, who want graduate-level training that blends systems-engineering methodology with hands-on exposure to cloud and AI technologies, along with the option of gaining Canadian work experience through co-op before entering the local technology job market.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Admission is set by Northeastern's College of Engineering graduate admissions requirements, which this programme page links to rather than restating. Applicants must hold, or be finishing, an undergraduate bachelor's degree in engineering or a technology field; candidates from non-engineering backgrounds may still be considered for select programs. Materials are an online application, two letters of recommendation (academic or professional), a statement of purpose, a professional resume, and unofficial transcripts showing all courses, grades and credits completed to date, with official transcripts required only after admission. The GRE is optional. Non-native English speakers must submit a TOEFL iBT score of 79, an IELTS Academic score of 6.5, or a Duolingo English Test score of 105, unless the requirement is waived. The Toronto campus runs Fall and Spring intakes, with separate domestic and international deadlines.
Application Details
Start Date:Fall and Spring
Application Deadline:Fall 2027: 15 June 2027 (international), 1 July 2027 (international in Canada), 1 August 2027 (domestic). Spring 2027: 1 November 2026 (international, both categories), 1 December 2026 (domestic).
