About Master’s Program,
Computing science is everywhere, and we interact with it everyday. When did you last
- Use a microwave oven?
- Look up an address on Google maps?
- Take out money from a bank machine?
- Play a video game?
- Drive a car or take a bus?
- Use Facebook or Twitter?
About Computing Science
Computing scientists invent the solutions that drive our world. They have excellent employment and research prospects. They are part of a discipline that has grown at an unprecedented speed, and continues to evolve each day.
Master’s Program Degree Eligibility with GPA,
4-year Undergraduate Degree or Equivalent
Applicants for the M.Sc in Computing Science must have a four-year undergraduate degree or equivalent. Undergraduate programs completed should be similar to our B.Sc. Specialization in Computing Science program. Normally three-year degrees do not meet the university requirements. If an applicant is admitted to our graduate program, they may have to take some of our undergraduate courses to complete background requirements. Successful applicants will be advised about their background requirements prior to registration.
A 3.0 GPA is typically the minimum GPA for acceptance in an MSc or PhD program. However, we may consider slightly lower GPAs in exceptional circumstances or due to small discrepancies in international GPA conversion rates.
Master’s Funding Coverage,
Each year, the Department of Computing Science provides financial support for several thesis-based students in the graduate program in the form of teaching and research assistantships (course-based students are self-funded).
- If you have been offered funding, read the Computing Science financial support policy
These assistantships are designed to cover the cost of tuition and cost of living, and are available to M.Sc. students for up to the first five terms (2 Fall , 2 Winter and 1 Summer term). For Ph.D. students, the assistantships are for up to the first 11 terms (4 Fall, 4 Winter and 3 Summer terms) subject to satisfactory academic performance and satisfactory performance of duties.
Basic financial support from the Department and from the students’ research supervisors include:
- Graduate Teaching Assistantships (TA)from the Department, usually granted over 8 months each year, September to April
- Graduate Research Assistantships (RA)from the research supervisor, usually granted over 4 months each year, May to August*
* First year M.Sc. students are expected to find a research area and supervisor to work with by April in order to have guaranteed funding through the Spring/Summer term.
The total annual financial support for students holding teaching and research assistantships varies in the Department of Computing Science. At this time, funding for the first year is approximately $25,197 for a full-time M.Sc. student and $26,673 for a full-time Ph.D. student.
Application Requirement,
Transcripts / Marksheets
Degree / Certificate
Curriculum Vitae
Letters of Reference
Statement of Purpose & Abstract
Research & Supervision
English Language Proficiency
Application Deadline,
Jan 15, 2025
Application Fee,
FGSR / GSMS $135 CAD
