About Master’s Program,
The master’s and doctoral programs in computer science offer students high quality, cutting-edge research opportunities and supervision by world leaders in their respective fields. Graduates of our program have gone on to work for industry leading companies such as HP Labs and Pixar Animation Studios.
Our master’s program is ideally suited to students wishing to become senior professionals in the technology industry or to those seeking to prepare for a career in scientific research. Graduates of this program often become senior programmers or project leaders at companies that develop commercial software or game design studios.
Master’s Program Degree Eligibility with GPA,
Language Proficiency Requirements: Proof of English proficiency may be required for international applicants and for applicants whose first language is not English. A minimum overall TOEFL score of 94 is required, or a minimum overall IELTS score of 7.0, or a minimum overall Duolingo English Test score of 120, or another approved test as outlined in the College of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Academic Policies.
A cumulative weighted average of at least a 70% (USask grade system equivalent) in the last two years of study (e.g. 60 credit units)
A four-year honours degree, or equivalent, from a recognized college or university in an academic discipline relevant to the proposed field of study
Demonstrated ability for independent thought, advanced study, and research
Note that these English language proficiency requirements supersede the minimum requirements of the College of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. Furthermore, the Department of Computer Science does not use the WHED database to exempt students if the primary language of instruction at their previous institution was in English, and the Department of Computer Science does not accept letters from universities stating the medium of instruction is English. However, test exemptions may be possible in certain circumstances; please contact gradprogram@cs.usask.ca to inquire.
Master’s Funding Coverage,
All applicants to both the Computer Science and the Applied Computing graduate program are automatically considered for financial support. The funding system for all students admitted to start in September 2024 or later is as follows:
M.Sc. students are normally funded for 20 months (the expected program length, with funding ending early if the student finishes earlier than 20 months) at a rate that covers the tuition/year at the time of admission plus an additional $18,000/year. Specifically, in the first 12 months of the program, they will receive enough to cover tuition plus $18,000, and in the next 8 months, they will receive enough to cover 8 months of tuition at the time of admission plus $12,000. Even though International Master’s tuition rates are higher than domestic tuition, the funding package pays the difference as part of a fund called the International Student Tuition Offset Bursary.
Some sources of funding require that the student have a GPA of at least 80% at the time of admission and to maintain a GPA of at least 75% for the duration of their funding period. Most students will be required to provide service hours to the department as a lab instructor or marker.
Application Requirement,
Personal information such as your name, address, etc.
Contact information of your three referees
For your letters of recommendation, two of your referees must be academic contacts, and the third may be academic or professional
Your complete academic history from all previous post-secondary institutions
Other information requested by the Department of Computer Science
The application takes about 30 minutes to complete. You may save your application and return to it later.
Transcripts
Proof of English language proficiency (if required)
A curriculum vitae or resume
Research statement
Application Deadline,
Jan 10, 2025
Application Fee,
At the end of the application, you will need to pay a non-refundable $120 application fee. Your application will not be processed until payment is received.
