Choosing the right degree: computer science vs. software engineering vs. computer engineering

Not sure which program is right for you — computer science, software engineering, computer engineering, or even electrical engineering? In this video, a pr...

Choosing the right degree: computer science vs. software engineering vs. computer engineering
Faculty of Engineering - University of Ottawa
3.0K views • Feb 10, 2026
Choosing the right degree: computer science vs. software engineering vs. computer engineering

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Not sure which program is right for you — computer science, software engineering, computer engineering, or even electrical engineering?

In this video, a professor and students from the Faculty of Engineering at @uottawa explain the key differences between these degrees:

- What each field focuses on
- The types of problems you’ll solve
- Real-world examples of careers and applications

This video is part of our article "Choosing the right degree: differences between computer science, software engineering, and computer engineering”: https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-engineering/news-all/choosing-right-degree-differences-between-computer-science-software-engineering-computer

Discover our programs in the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science: https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-engineering/school-electrical-engineering-computer-science

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