Master of Science [M.S] (Computer Science)
STEM Course
2 years
Full Time
On Campus
Field of Study:
CA$8,242/Yr
CA$8,242 /Yr
3 Students Applied
- The University of Calgary offers MSc in Computer Science program for a duration of 2 years.
- It is an on-campus, thesis-based program and can be completed both full-time and part-time.
- This course is offered both full-time (2 years) and part-time (3 years) basis.
- The University of Calgary offers a different program such as:
- Computer Science (Thesis-based)
- Computational Media Design (Thesis-based)
- Electrical and Computer Engineering (Thesis-based and Course-based)
- The Computer Science program helps students to build skills, novel ideas for designing and implementing software and algorithms to solve computing problems.
- Students who register as part-time only get permission from the department to do a specialization in Software Engineering offered jointly through the Department of Computer Science Electrical and Computer Engineering.
- Students with full-time get the facilities to do some additional courses that are:
- Artificial Intelligence
- Databases
- Computer Graphics
- Scientific Computing
- HCI and Visualization.
- The MSc program is consists of 1 core course and 4 electives courses (including 12 units of additional courses).
- The University provides workshops and different resources to help students in internships and entrepreneurial training and will also give the pre-requisite for a Ph.D. program.
- Students get opportunities to work with companies such as Google, Apple, Amazon, Facebook, Autodesk, and Microsoft.
- There are a total of 14 faculties, along with 85 institutes and centers which provide in-depth learning.
- The student-faculty ratio of the Computer Science program is 23:1 and the graduate employment rate is 95%.
- The University of Calgary ranked 6th by Research Infosource in 2018 and the Top 5 for research performance in Canada.
- The Faculty of the department have received global recognition by winning awards like federal awards, Provincial awards, Indigenous awards, etc.
- Job opportunities after the MSc in Computer Science are Application Developer, QA Tester, etc and the average salary goes up to 59,775 USD.
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Important Dates
| Event | Application Date |
|---|---|
| Early Application Deadline for September 2024 Intake | |
| Application Deadline for September 2024 Intake | |
Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | CA$8243 (CAD 8242.68) |
Other Expenses
| Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
|---|---|
| Housing | CA$16480 (CAD 16480) |
| Health Insurance | CA$330 (CAD 330) |
| Books and supply | CA$300 (CAD 300) |
| Compulsory Fees | CA$795 (CAD 795.37) |
| Miscellaneous expenses | CA$5416 (CAD 5416) |
| Total Cost | CA$23321 (CAD 102063) |
Fees per 3 credits course: $2,375
Previous Year Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| 2022 | CA$13597 (CAD 13597) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Bachelor's degree (4-years) from a recognized institution or an equivalent degree from the university.
- The related fields include a UG degree in Mathematics, Social Science, Statistics, History of Economics, Political Economy.
- GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 point system, over the past two years of full-time study (10 full-course equivalents or 60 units) of an undergraduate degree.
Work Experience Eligibility:
- Students may also be considered who have good research work.
- For the thesis-based Master's program, admission is offered based upon publications, participation in research projects, and academic awards.
- It typically takes two years to complete, with a maximum of four years.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
- Completed a 4-year Bachelor’s degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution
- Or, completed a 3-year Bachelor's Degree must hold a Master's Degree.
- Or, have a CGPA of 8/10 (or 7.5/10 for IITs only).
Submission of GRE scores is compulsory for this program, and it is recommended to submit the scores (minimum 300) for better a chance of admission.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.
Required Document List
Following are the required Documents:
- CV/Resume: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
- Transcript: A PDF copy of all post-secondary transcripts within the application or in Carleton Central.
- Two Letter of Reference: Referees (Teachers, guidance counselors, or Professors) should comment on academics, and that references should submit along with the application system.
- Statement of Intent: Explain the reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
- Writing Sample: Students applying for a job, internship, may be asked to provide a writing sample that allows an employer or graduate program to judge a student's ability to convey a written message.
- Study proposal: Document proposing a research project, generally in the sciences or academia, and generally constitutes a request for sponsorship of that research.
- Statement of Purpose: An essay stating the purpose of applying to a particular course at a particular university.
- Statement of research interests: Student has to fill their interesting research work area in the application form.
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Career and Placement after Course
Students can work in different sectors like Technology sector, business start-ups, computer science research, IT, software development.
Following are the Job opportunities of MSc in Computer Science are:
- Network Administrator
- Database Administrator
- Software Programmer
- QA Tester
- Game Developer
- Application Developer
- Software Marketer
- Technical Architect
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT Scholarship | Scholarship per studentCA$ 12,499/Yr$12,499 | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| Forktip Women’s- Innovation Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| Paul Foundation scholarships | Scholarship per studentCA$ 20,174/Yr$20,174 | Level Of StudyDiploma | TypeMerit-Based | |
| The Google Lime Scholarship | Scholarship per studentCA$ 10,000/Yr$10,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| VueVille Future Technology Scholarship | Scholarship per studentCA$ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Prodigy Finance-GyanDhan Scholarship | Scholarship per studentCA$ 2,500/Yr$2,500 | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based |
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| Program | Important Dates |
|---|---|
| M.S Data Science and Analytics | Application Deadline for September 2023 Intake (31st Mar 2024) |
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Comments
You can apply for the M.Eng Chemical and Petroleum Engineering proghram of the University of Calgary if you have completed a four-year bachelor’s degree in chemical or petroleum engineering with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a scale of 4.0. You must submit your official transcripts as well as a copy of your cetificate. International students must also submit a valid ELP test score unless eligible for exemption.
The University of Calgary offers Masters programs in various academic disciplines. However, the university does not offer masters program in International Relations.
Students seeking admission in the MS Data Science of University of Calgary a four-year bachelor’s degree with a GPA of 3.00 on a four-point scale with courses in computer programming, statistics, calculus or linear algebra. International students must have valid ELP test scores.