Program Details — Master of Science (MSc) in Computer Science (thesis)

The Department of Computer Science offers research-focused graduate study including the Master of Science (MSc) in Computer Science thesis option (5 classes, 2 seminar presentations and a thesis reporting original research; recommended for students planning to pursue a PhD) and an MSc project option (7 classes, 2 seminars and a project report). Normal duration is 2 years (6 terms) full time, or twice as long part time. Major research areas include Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Data Science and Data Analytics, Human-Centred Computing, Software Engineering, Systems/Communication & Cybersecurity, and Theoretical Computer Science. A Co-op designation is available with MSc programs. (Note: the professionally-focused course-based MSc streams in Data Science and Human-Centred Computing are currently under review and not accepting new students.)

Apply to the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research and meet graduate eligibility requirements (an appropriate undergraduate degree in computer science or a related field). Graduate English Language Proficiency: IELTS Academic overall 6.5.

Eligibility details will be added soon.

Tuition is charged per credit hour and differs for domestic and international students (see the Computer Science Financial Support and Tuition page and Faculty of Graduate Studies Tuition and Fee Schedule); a specific verified international annual figure was not published on the program page. Graduate teaching assistantships and scholarships available. Scholarship: Graduate teaching assistantships and graduate scholarships/funding via the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research scholarships portal