Master of Science in Computer Science

Master of Science in Computer Science

University of Calgary

Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Master of Science in Computer Science
Duration2 Years
LevelMasters Program
  • The Computer Science program provides the bedrock for exciting careers at the forefront of innovation in private industry or entrepreneurship
  • It helps students build skills and novel ideas for designing and implementing software, as well as developing effective algorithms to solve computing problems and plan and manage organizational technology infrastructures
  • Students can specialize in one of several sub-disciplines:
    • Software Engineering
  • Alumni are also actively engaged in entrepreneurship, innovation, and creating start-ups
  • Students are required to prepare a thesis and successfully defend in an open oral defense
Fees componentsAmount
Tuition & fees466597 INR
Hostel & Meals610831 INR
Insurance18881 INR
Transportation17899 INR
Campus Recreation4331 INR
Athletic Fees3002 INR
Student Services Fee18535 INR
Dental Insurance15243 INR
Graduate Students Association10220 INR
Housing Application Fee2887 INR
Total701829 INR

Entry Criteria

Class 12thNo specific cutoff mentioned
BachelorsNo specific cutoff mentioned
  • Four-year degree in computer science or another field with 3rd or 4th-year courses in the following areas: Theory of Computation; Software Engineering; Systems (OS, Compilers, Distributed Systems, Networking); Application (AI, Graphics, Databases, etc.). The cumulative GPA for these courses must be at least 3.30
  • An undergraduate background of either:
    • (a) A four-year bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science from a recognized institution with a minimum GPA of 3.30 in the last two years (i.e., last 60 units) of the undergraduate program, or
    • (b) A four-year bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a recognized institution with a minimum GPA of 3.30 in the last two years (i.e., last 60 units) of the undergraduate program
  • Post-degree CS courses may be considered when calculating GPA. Exceptions to GPA requirement may be considered for students with either:
    • Demonstrated research excellence, or
    • GRE General scores of at least 600 verbal and 750 quantitative and either 720 analytical (old test format) or 5.5 (new test format)
  • Students applying for entry to the Master of Science with a specialization in Software Engineering will be assessed on qualification as in (a) above, but with a GPA of 3.00 and at least three years relevant experience in the software industry following the bachelor’s degree
ExamsTOEFL: 97

IELTS: 7

PTE: 68

Additional info
  • A Graduate Program Director may exempt an applicant whose first language is not English from the ELP requirement if they meet the following criteria:
    • The student has completed one of the following degrees in an institution where the sole language of instruction and examination is English:
      • a Bachelor’s Degree (minimum of 3 years in length), or  
      • a Graduate Degree
    • Eligible institutions must be listed as providing English language instruction in the World Higher Education Database (WHED)
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