Information for students

Want to work on an open-source project with other students from across the country—for credit? UCOSP gives you this opportunity.

What’s in it for me?

  • Experience: learn about open source software development and how to work together with a team that’s geographically distributed.
  • Credit: Given to to you by your home university, typically as part of a capstone course.
  • A chance to meet and work with students from all across Canada.
  • A job? UCOSP puts you in contact with many people in the software industry, many of whom might be able to hire you.

What projects can I work on?

Have a look at the Projects page.

More questions

If your questions aren’t addressed below, see our general information page or get in touch by email.

I’m on co-op (or a part-time student). Can I still apply?

Unfortunately, we are only able to accept full-time students who are not currently on a co-op term into the UCOSP program.

How much time will this take up?

About the same as any other course: 8-10 hours / week.

This sounds cool! How do I apply?

We ask that you get in touch with your UCOSP faculty contact. If you don’t know who this, email  the steering committee at admin@ucosp.ca.