Master's in Computer Science in Canada at Dal U




University Dalhousie University (Dal U)
Location: Halifax, Bible Hill, Nova Scotia, Canada
Type Public
Program Type Thesis-based
Program Delivary On campus
Language English
Program Duration 16 months
Students 20,380
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Detailed Information of Master's in Computer Science in Canada at Dalhousie University

Program Overview for Master's in Computer Science in Canada:

Graduate students are a vital part of the extensive research conducted in the Faculty of Computer Science. Many of our faculty members are also engaged in industry-related, funded research at the national and international level. Research here is extensive and varied. 

As a master's student here, you'll have many opportunities to become involved with the investigation and the development of new knowledge.

Our Faculty's research concentrations include big data analytics, machine learning, systems & networks, and human-computer interaction & visualization. 

Your future:

A master's in computer science opens the door to a variety of careers and opportunities:

  • leading teams in larger companies like Google and Microsoft, or medium-sized companies like T4G
  • founding a start-up
  • employment in government 
  • completing a PhD in computer science or an interdisciplinary PhD

The eligibility for Master's in Computer Science in Canada for both domestic and international student is:

To be considered for a graduate program within the Faculty of Computer Science, all applicants must have the equivalent of a four-year undergraduate university degree, a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0, and meet the following program-specific admission requirements.

Other Application Documents you need:

  1. Official Transcripts
  2. Letter of recommendation (2)
  3. Updated CV/Resume
  4. Statement of Purpose

N.B: Most universities have specific international admission requirements based on different education systems.

These are the test eligibilities for the Master's in Computer Science to qualify.

The English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements for Master's in Computer Science in Canada: are:

N.B: ELP is not mandatory for all international students. You could apply without ELP if your previous degree's medium of instruction were in English. Students of Ghana, Nigeria, Liberia, for example, are not required to take the ELP test.

The scholarships available for the Master's in Computer Science are:


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The international student tuition fees and costs for Master's in Computer Science in Canada.

Items Costs
Application Fees CA$115.00
Tuition Fees Click Tuition fee
Living Cost CA$10,800.00/year
(CA$900.00/month)
Student Earning CA$16,064.00/year
You will earn CA$16,064.00/year by working (20h/week * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 12.55/h) + (40h/week * 4 weeks * 4 months * CAD 12.55/h) at minimum wage of $12.55/hour.

The domestic student tuition fees and costs for Master's in Computer Science in Canada.

Items Costs
Application Fees CA$115.00
Tuition Fees Click Tuition fee
Living Cost CA$10,800.00/year
(CA$900.00/month)
Student Earning CA$16,064.00/year
This is just an estimate. You don't have any work hour limit. You will earn CA$16,064.00/year by working (20h/week * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 12.55/h) + (40h/week * 4 weeks * 4 months * CAD 12.55/h) at minimum wage of $12.55/hour.
All Master of Computer Science students are automatically considered for funding. Funding is based on merit and availability; and thus not all admitted students receive funding. Those that are admitted with funding, and making satisfactory progress, are fully funded for tuition and student fees plus a minimum of $12,000 a year. Students are expected to complete their degree in five terms.
Please note: All financial commitments are made on an individual basis and the terms of funding support will be set out in the offer and/or admission letter that students receive.

If you have more questions, contact: cs.admissions@dal.ca

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