Computer Science vs Software Eng vs Computer Eng

This video talks about the similarities and differences between computer science, software engineering and computer engineering. So, if you're deciding between those three, then this video will help you out!
00:15 Computer Science
01:29 Software Engineering
02:41 Computer Engineering
03:49 Similarities
04:13 Differences
07:40 Tips on Choosing
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My name is Tamer Shaheen and I am a final year engineering student at the University of Waterloo. I like to make videos about university/college, engineering and personal development. Thank you so much for watching!!

[@mohamedelgehmi]

This is hands down the best and the most straight forward explanation I’ve seen.

[@TamerShaheen]

I’m glad u liked it :)

[@murshadloog2403]

@@TamerShaheen sir can computer engineer make he his better skills in software?

[@M.Umer66645]

Bro I need some serious suggestion I will soon complete grade 12 and will look into bachelor's degree . About CS I heard that the topics it includes are so much wide and too much and after that it is good for doing specialization in other subjects like data science software engineering etc . But I don't want too much wide range of topics and I don't know whether I will go for specialization after CS at bs level . Should I go for software engineering or Computer science . Your suggestion would be much appreciated 👍

[@evangelinelopez9988]

agree

[@Eric-lq6yk]

Computer science and software Engineering are so similar. So similar that many colleges don't offer software engineering as a separate major. In fact you can be a software engineer with a computer science degree.

[@TamerShaheen]

Yea that’s true

[@brandonadler7483]

can you be a software engineer with a computer engineering degree?

[@solomon2750]

@@brandonadler7483 yep

[@marc-antoinenadeau8401]

@@brandonadler7483 yes and no, you’ll have the competence to be one but you can’t actually call yourself one if your not a P.Eng (professional engineer). To become once you need an engineering degree and 48 months of work experience and pass an exam on ethics

[@TonyDaExpert]

@@marc-antoinenadeau8401 the PE is not meant for software engineers, hell it’s rare for computer engineers to take it and they often deal with hardware, it would be a waste of time. Do you know any software engineers that benefit from it? I know PE is very important for civil, it’s also important for mechanical, then electrical. But def not for software

[@3e815]

Ayyyyyy, I'm a first year computer engineer at Waterloo!

[@TamerShaheen]

That’s awesome!! How r u finding it so far?

[@3e815]

@@TamerShaheen Really tough with the online school, but at least I can do some in-person design team work

[@antarpreetsingh9038]

@@leoqu9219 See you there!

[@budzlight6888]

Im Computer Engineer 5 yr

[@z__672]

@@budzlight6888 I'm starting this year and I'm wondering what the course is like

[@bleach--__--2493]

Love your energy man and very informative. Gonna be big I can feel it!

[@TamerShaheen]

Appreciate that :)

[@aculeatus118]

This cleared up so much confusion. Thanks for the straightforward explanation.

[@TamerShaheen]

Glad u liked it :)

[@1anre]

Team Computer Engineering here! BSc. 2011 & rocking it in life and succeeding in my Tech career since then.

[@mathmaster1078]

Hey sir, I'm gonna start my CE life next month, I want to ask if CE could be a programmer or a software developer? Or CE's field is only in hardware like people always said?

[@1anre]

@@mathmaster1078 that’s wrong. Read my comments I added here above. You get both privileges. Go for it.

[@mathmaster1078]

@@1anre Thanks for your answer sir! I'll go for it, but does a computer engiiner will get a Bachelor of Science title? I thought it only for Computer Science?

[@1anre]

@@mathmaster1078 read my original comment, I indicated that there too.

[@mathmaster1078]

@@1anre sorry sir, it looks like i couldn't find it.

[@viramoureux]

what a good explanation! Thanks for helping me to pick^^

[@aakarshwalia6611]

Oh this video was so informative and well laid out and cleared my doubts. You just earned a subscriber and a future viewer.keep the good work going man!!!

[@TamerShaheen]

Haha thanks and I’m glad it helped u out :)

[@abrarahmad3897]

highly informative video tamer, keep it up!

[@wardenofthelight1122]

Just to add some facts, CE is the horrifying combination of EE and CS and yes it is harder, more complex yet pays a lot. :)

[@TonyDaExpert]

What jobs you recommend that pay a lot cause I am a 4th year major for CE rn

[@michaelk639]

SE jobs generally pay better than CE jobs, at least in the US

[@TonyDaExpert]

@@michaelk639 that’s what it seems, at my stage job availability is more important than pay which SE also has more of. I think I will go into embedded systems software/firmware since that’s a nice medium

[@switdee268]

U r such a coward kkklkk

[@ehichioyaoses]

This is literally the best video ever...thank you

[@kingdavbenyah]

This is tough man thank you 🙏🏾

[@allie4793]

Thank you so much man, this video was very helpful, made me figure out that what i want to major in is computer engineering

[@zero_celsuis5457]

I love u bro this was the video i needed explaining all those 3 majors 🙏

[@barsambhmn4605]

thanks a bunch man it was so useful to me

[@tinauman_]

this vid helps me a lot, thanks.

[@aminedarii4725]

i think I'm the only one who mixes them up , I cannot thank you enough for your invaluable work

[@rob-ft7dv]

this helped me a lot, thank you

[@xmochix604]

thank you for sharing!!

[@matabomogano6066]

thanks man you are good at explaining, hope you continue explaining in that way " from south Africa"

[@sahilkabir3111]

Awesome video with a super straightforward while still detailed explanation. Though if I got to nit-pick, I'd say in recent years Computer Science (especially at UW) has become just as competitive to get into as Software Engineering.

[@TamerShaheen]

It’s definitely changed over the years, but I only mentioned that since software engineering at Waterloo is just notoriously known for rejecting people with like 97% averages lol

[@m.t727]

This year, quite a few people with high 97-99’s got rejected by UW CS, so it’s just as competitive as SWE.

[@fiazgillani1793]

You explained very very well It help's me alot Thank you✨

[@abdullahawan6235]

Best explanation Love it Thanks ❤️

[@moizulhassan4098]

Thanks brother you solved my headache . Jazakallah

[@xeniosgerolemou6061]

Your videos are gold, you have a gift for teaching, you have no idea how much you help students

[@xndndndjdxnxj6175]

Thanks bro u truly helped me

[@ronz91]

really cool video bro thanks

[@kockpuot3424]

you teach it very well , thank you

[@vaibhavmurarka5179]

I got offer from u of t for electrical but i want to study comp eng and from some people over there i heard that for first two yrs its ece and from 3 rd yr you can choose btw ee and ce regardless of what your offer letter said or your gpa is it true just depending on your interest?

[@muhammadsuleiman5159]

the most straight forward explanation ever

[@timifadaka6]

Thanks so much this video was very helpful

[@manalasmouh5549]

thank you so much this really helped i am forever grateful

[@TamerShaheen]

Just happy to help :)

[@TechnologyofTodayandAlways]

good video, congratulations, I'm already your new subscriber 👍 blessings 🙏🏻

[@JeeN-pm7wu]

thankyou this was very informative

[@chelseavlogz22]

thank you , great great video

[@holidayseason1205]

Great quality btw

[@soulknight89]

I'm freaking 32 and I'm confused AF. LOL Thanks for the video. I'll probably go into Computer Science.

[@MarcoLiftz]

Thanks for the vid bro

[@Kaleabe25]

Thanks man appreciateed

[@Eric-lq6yk]

What about what some colleges offer CSE (computer science and engineering)??

[@bevlone6531]

My most rentable subscription for this KZbin !

[@kasquared9309]

Thanks this helped me so much

[@TamerShaheen]

Glad you liked it :)

[@user-xy1nm1tb2o]

I am in CE almost graduating and I love my major I am not the best student, I have done a coop as a QA and covered lots of stuff from electronics, firmware, physics and coding. But I don’t feel like I truly know/understand as much as other specialized fields like EE or CS/SE. I know basically a little bit of everything but not a lot of one thing. I am a bit nervous going into my last year not knowing where to focus on and what job to get. I like Embedded, OS (Linux especially), Cybersecurity, a little bit of web dev, semiconductors and I do have experience in testing from my coop. But I don’t feel like I can compete against people who have specialized in a particular field. Is this normal?

[@intensifies6653]

Best explanation I've. Ty

[@TamerShaheen]

😊😊

[@oaky3863]

This video has set my mind straight. I was confused on what to choose between those three, luckily my hunch was correct. Thank you!

[@user-ge4uk9ui8y]

Computer science is the science about computation in general, processing information using a computational machine. Software engineering is an engineering discipline that is about creation of large and complex software systems. Computer engineering is an engineering discipline that is about creation of integrated circuits, computer systems and system software (operating systems, firmware) that specifically runs on that designed system.

[@rohan_zaidy4234]

Are we taught software development,web development??? In computer engg ???

[@imnemo2327]

Hey, in my country they offer CpE as a stream in EE, although I do the same course offered in CpE in the US, i will get Bsc. EE degree and I want to do job in us or bearby countries so thst won't be a problem, right?

[@zakihunter4205]

Thank u g. U don't know what this video means to me🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@gudasat]

Good Explanation

[@kmimiteh]

Very good video :)

[@thaaajuggernaut7733]

Hey can you recommend good schools that offer computer engineering in the uk?

[@syedasadshah4429]

Thanks buddy I have chosed Computer engineering 💘

[@MK-390]

Please post a video about Computer Engineering vs Information Technology(IT)

[@NicCynthia]

I don't care if he is talking fast this was literally so clear 😚😚... I just needed to put on the subtitles 😅🤭.. thanks 😌

[@yousif5727]

Hey Tamer this is completely unrelated to the vid but just a question from a grade 12 student. I know many people in grade 12 including myself who r stuck b/w pursuing a degree in business (I am interested in finance myself) or engineering (mechanical engg for me). I am just wondering if you faced a dilemma like this urself and how you made your decision in choosing your major. I am also considering a double major but that might just be a waste of a year of my life imo. If this all doesn't apply to you just completely ignore the comment lol. Thanks

[@TamerShaheen]

I did face a similar situation in grade 12...but personally, I chose mech eng cuz I preferred building things.

[@holidayseason1205]

Would love a video on cyber security

[@kokoyt1097]

this video help me a lot recently i take admisiion in computer engineering but i didn't think that it was good idea but after this video it clears every think and now i am happy with my decision,thanks,😘😘 love you man😍

[@gangstaegg8181]

Bro I want to go for cse but i selected ce are they same???

[@jesuscalderon6268]

I wanna be both Software engineering and computer hardware engineering do which degree/s is best for both??

[@abcdxyz8322]

I'm good in maths but weak in programming what should I choose Cs or se

[@zahragh5014]

thank you so muchhhh. could you please talk about the major of information technology too :)

[@TamerShaheen]

For sure

[@ebenezer3293]

Great video honestly

[@TamerShaheen]

Thank you!

[@khairuddin4082]

what is the ending music title?

[@nkengneharnold6845]

Thank you I just subscribed

[@TamerShaheen]

Appreciate it :)

[@MT-ex1cq]

🙏🙏 which one is more difficult from CE and EE❓️ cuz I enjoy the more difficult one

[@zarifchowdhury1468]

Can I become a software engineer with a computer engineering degree?

[@haroonchughtai6437]

Can you make a video going over how you take notes in class and what your notes look like when studying

[@TamerShaheen]

I’ll make one like that

[@gurkhavideos2740]

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[@mdsayed6134]

Ayy yo so clear cut explanation

[@dynamic_olex4711]

Thank you so much

[@MB1-4]

I heard software engineering gives a higher chance of doing co op in silicon... Is that true?

[@TamerShaheen]

That’s not true...most engineering programs give u a good chance of going to Silicon Valley

[@Melaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa]

Pls does computer engineering cover the IT aspect?

[@alikaiyr6308]

Рахмет! Thanks!

[@antarpreetsingh9038]

Hi bro, I got into Computer Engineering at UWaterloo and am waiting for a decision for CS. I also got into CS at UBC. Do you think CompEng at UWaterloo will be worth over CS at UBC? PS - I live in BC

[@TamerShaheen]

I’m obv a little biased towards engineering, so take what I say with a grain of salt. I think that computer engineering at uwaterloo is ur best option for two reasons. First, the co-op at UWaterloo is better than any other university in Canada and u have a greater chance of getting incredible jobs and internships that pay very well. Second, computer engineering can allow u to work the same jobs as a computer science major...so in terms of job prospects, the difference isn’t that big. But, u will just miss out on an engineering ring if u take computer science (keep that in mind if the ring is important to u). But again, take what I say with a grain of salt and do what u feel is best for u and ur more comfortable with. Anyways...Congratulations on ur Waterloo engineering acceptance!! 🎉 Lmk what u end up doing :)

[@MB1-4]

Can you make a video showing the differences between UofT and Waterloo for engineering and computer science?

[@TamerShaheen]

Sure, I’ll make a video about it in the coming weeks :)

[@rachadelmoutaouaffiq5019]

you apply to waterloo , you get rejected hen you go to UofT

[@M.Umer66645]

Bro I need some serious suggestion I will soon complete grade 12 and will look into bachelor's degree . About CS I heard that the topics it includes are so much wide and too much and after that it is good for doing specialization in other subjects like data science software engineering etc . But I don't want too much wide range of topics and I don't know whether I will go for specialization after CS at bs level . Should I go for software engineering or Computer science . Your suggestion would be much appreciated 👍

[@NoorFatima-bh1uf]

What are the chances of getting admission if you are on waiting list of waterlooo??? What is the last date to get an admission offer

[@nehadutta3257]

Can you please suggest me some good universities of italy & germany for computer engineering?

[@TamerShaheen]

I actually don’t much about good universities in Italy and Germany 😅 try to go for one that has a co-op or internship program tho

[@user-qv8mq6cr4p]

I got an offer letter from university of Lancaster for bsc hons in csc so should i go for it or apply to some other uni for computer engineering?

[@TamerShaheen]

I don’t know much about the University of Lancaster, but if it has everything ur looking, then it might be a good choice. Was it ur number 1 school that u wanted?

[@sanjaysivapragasam3795]

Hey man, I am in software engineering at western but I applied for a transfer to ryerson for computer engineering as a backup incase I didn’t get into software eng (western first year was general so I had to pick for second and I ended up getting a seat). As of right now I do enjoy coding a lot but I also don’t want to limit myself to just software yet if I do transfer I would be pushed a year back in my learning. Any advice on how to make a decision? This video definitely helped but still it’s a hard choice to make.

[@TamerShaheen]

Hmm that’s a def hard choice. Software engineering is pretty hard to get into, so if ur in, then that’s really good. However, if u feel like you like more hardware tasks, instead of switching to computer, you could do more hardware side projects or join a student design team and do some hardware work. That way, you get some hardware experience and don’t lose ur software engineering spot and waste a year. Also, software engineers make bank, so I think once u graduate, u will be very inclined to just do software jobs. Also, I don’t know ur entire situation, so take what I say with a grain of salt.

[@tylerwitchard2950]

Hi I have an interest in either majoring in computer engineering or software engineering, is it alright if I ask you a few questions?

[@Yujipro95]

Can I do Computer science jobs by doing Computer engineering?

[@AMINEAMINE-ok5zf]

GUYS WHICH BETTER CS OR SE OR CE?

[@MB1-4]

How would SYDE compare to these programs?

[@TamerShaheen]

SYDE is pretty versatile. They teach u data structures and algorithms, so I’m sure that u’ll be able to work in the software world if u major in it.

[@johnsonsworld7296]

Man is a god

[@drillerfn1177]

I’m 17 and thinking of which one of these I should take my math isn’t really that good but I am really interested in game development and web design I averaged a 82 in advanced functions ( Canadian course ) in grade 11 which one do you guys think I should go for

[@TamerShaheen]

All of them need math, so try to get better grades in calculus. The way to do that is just by practice. You can’t go wrong with any of these choices, but if ur grades are a little on the lower side, the computer science and computer engineering may be better options.

[@Kevin-yj7nd]

Is not a big deal. Computer Science Math is not too heavy like others Engineering. Almost every degree in Collegue have Calculus 1 so is not a big deal. Discrete Math and Linear Algebra are not that complex either.

[@danny.golcman6846]

if ur into that stuff u could go for a graphic design or game design degree since they can lead to careers in web design and game development.

[@yourbroellio]

What's an engineering ring?

[@marykay8587]

ummm i just know how to turn my comp on & off and sometimes i can navigate youtube :/

[@nastystudios432]

How do I figure out what engineering to do?

[@TamerShaheen]

Try them all before applying. See if u like building mechanical things, or playing around with buildings, or writing code or making circuits. Whatever u feel is best, go with it!

[@afifrazam6591]

Bro, so to people who's more into IT(cyber security) stuff should go for Computer Science right? Or I've also seen there's Cyber Security degree, should one go for it?

[@TamerShaheen]

I think if u already know u want to get into cyber security, then just go for that. But, if ur still deciding then Comp Sci may be a better option. Just my opinion tho

[@ninjaoftherift1620]

I studied IT which is basically alittle bit of everything comouters except engineering. You dont need see the high level math. Now thagt im going for dual major in software and computer engineering i want to work on embbeded software engineering or robotics engineering. I want work with Both hardware and software.

[@aziz_tika5353]

thanks bro

[@omarahmed-it8il]

Gamed yasta ✌️❤️ na da5el handasat computer b2a

[@ranar6319]

Tamer, I was planning to get a dual bachelor degree in mechanical engineering and electrical engineering, I was also planning to use my electives in computer engineering but I found out that my school only offers computer science and computer system engineering, which one is closer to computer engineering?

[@TamerShaheen]

Woah that’s a lot of work. Why don’t you just major in computer engineering?

[@ranar6319]

@@TamerShaheen To be honest, I love mechanical engineering, and electrical engineering. Computer engineering/science/systems engineering are just additions for my overall knowledge in tech , so I was like since my school doesn't offer computer engineering courses, which minor/electives/ courses should I choose; computer science or systems engineering?

[@Kevin-yj7nd]

Dual degree is not worth it. Just by studying mechanical engineering you will get a lot of electrical engineering courses and the jobs opportunities are enough. Besides you will end up specializing and only one area. On the other hand if you study Electrical Engineering you will get a lot of courses from Computer Science. Instead of wasting time learning stuff that you are not gonna need first find what Job you would like to have and then prepare for it. Pick the degree that offers you the best courses and if you need a elective for other degree you take it.

[@HarryPotter-qj2sp]

Doing cyber security and Computer science and cloud computing degree. Not sure if I want to get my BA degree

[@TamerShaheen]

Your degree sounds dope tho. Why r u looking to get a BS and BA degree?

[@zaydulhasanmunad853]

I have Chemistry and Mathematics in my high school so can i take Computer science in University without having physics in my High school?

[@TamerShaheen]

I think it depends on the university. I know that some computer science programs in universities don’t require physics.

[@josephnour6888]

so good video

[@add1son]

The courses you highlighted for software engineering are actually all taken by CS students as well! (at Waterloo at least)

[@tylerwitchard2950]

Are you majoring in that?

[@add1son]

@@tylerwitchard2950 yup

[@tylerwitchard2950]

Can I ask you more questions about it if you don’t mind?

[@add1son]

@@tylerwitchard2950 sure

[@tylerwitchard2950]

@@add1son so I’ve been seeing a lot of comments stating that there are certain electives you will have to already know or have to learn on your own for better knowledge like math and etc, I know they teach you but do you think it’s better to also learn the basics of engineering on your own? Also I’m having a hard time in choosing between computer software engineering and software engineering? Do you have an other advice or cons and pros that you can weigh out that weren’t provided in the video. For a better understanding I want to state that I want to either do computer engineering or software engineering because I want to design/build my own video games and apps one day and also enjoy coding and watching videos. There all also other positive alternatives within those fields and I would like to mention I’ll be minoring in art/architecture and digital art and design and know the field of engineering will be of great benefit of that 😭. Sorry for the long paragraph but research and watching videos can only do so much and I don’t know anyone personally who’s majoring in engineering so it would really be of help if you can give me a better understanding of the field since you majored in it

[@johnobeid9745]

can you study computer engineering and become a software engineering ?

[@testerlang6658]

How about it

[@deleted9578]

What is the difference between software engineering and hardware engineering?

[@TamerShaheen]

Software eng is more coding and hardware is more circuits or mechanical design

[@priyanwijeratne1932]

U the 🐐 after shaun

[@quang.5613]

I love how short your introduction