MASTER OF SCIENCE M.SC COMPUTING SCIENCE

UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA

MASTER OF SCIENCE M.SC COMPUTING SCIENCE

  • Country Canada
  • Course Duration 2 YEARS
  • Course Type Full Time
  • Courses Campus On Campus
  • Language Specification ENGLISH
  • Program Level Post-Graduate
  • Education Required Graduate
  • Admission intake Jan 15
  • Minimum GPA 3
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Application Charges

Application Fee Tution Fee
USD 80 USD 13,980

Program Description

Program Description

  • The University of Alberta offers a Master of Science in Computing Science for a duration of 2 years (4 terms).
  • This course is offered on a full-time, on-campus basis.
  • The program consists of two options: course-based and thesis-based program.
  • The Computing Science program is intended for the working professional and internationally trained professionals.
  • Students have to complete 4 computing science courses, 1 course on Teaching and research methods and attend the TA Training Workshop.
  • The major components of this program are:
    • Advanced Man-Machine Interfaces and Algorithms
    • Artificial Intelligence and Bioinformatics
    • Communication Networks and Computer Graphics
    • Database Systems and Software Engineering
    • Software Systems and Statistical Machine Learning.
  • Students in the course-based program are required to complete 30 credits in graduate courses in the 2nd year, consists of 7 classes, a 6-credit capstone course, and 1 course on teaching and research methods.
  • Students in the thesis-based program are required to write a thesis, based on research from their area of interest.
  • The university will present a technical seminar, based on the thesis research prior to the final oral exam and provides the opportunity to study students with some of the world's best research scientists. 
    • It also provides the flexibility to complete the course-based program in 6 years and a thesis-based in 4 years.
    • The MSc in Computing Science is a government-designated STEM degree and so international students may be eligible for a 24-month F1 OPT(Optional Practical Training) extension).
    • It is also one of the top research-intensive departments and is an excellent place to pursue graduate-level studies.
    • Each year, the Department of Computing Science provides financial support for almost 70 students in the graduate program in the form of 8-month teaching and research assistantships.
      • School of Computing Science at the University of Alberta ranks 6th according to MacLean’s 2020 in Canada.
      • The University of Alberta holds 2 convocations each year:
        • Spring Convocation in June
        • Fall Convocation in November
      • Job opportunities after MSc Computing Science are Software engineer, Data Scientist, etc. and the average salary goes up to 60,000 USD.

      Other Requirements

      Eligibility & Entry Requirement

      Academic Eligibility:
      • Students must have a 4-years UG degree or equivalent degree from a recognized institution.
      • The UG degree should be similar to the B.Sc. Specialization in Computing Science, BCA, B.Tech in Computer Science program.
      • Students have a minimum GPA of 3.0 (B Grade) out of 4.0 which is equal to 7.0/10 to 7.4/10 CGPA or 70%, over the last 20 half courses. 
      • Proof of English proficiency may be required for international applicants, whose first language is not English.
      Others: In exceptional circumstances, the university may consider admitting such students to the graduate program, provided that they fulfill one or more of the following criteria:
      • Students have become established in their profession, with practical experience in Computing Science.
      • Student's accomplishments in their primary discipline are truly outstanding (for example, Students hold a scholarship from a respectable funding agency like NSERC, AIF, SSHRC, CIHR).
      • The student must demonstrate knowledge equivalent to having successfully completed 6 UG Computing Science courses in the following four areas:
        • Theory
        • Software
        • Applications
        • Computer Systems and Architecture
      Indian Student Eligibility: Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
      • Completed a 4-year UG degree with first-class (60% marks) in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
      • Students must have a GPA of 3.0/4.0 (B Grade) in the recent 2-years of full-time study.

      Extra Notes

      Required Document List

      Following are the required documents:
      • CV/Resume: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work and/or volunteer experience.
      • Official Transcript: Submit copies of an official transcript from post-secondary institutions attended in PDF format.
      • Official Degree Certificate: It provides proof of degree completion and must be an original copy issued by the institution with an official stamp or seal.
      • Three Letters of Reference: The online application system will notify the references and allow the student to upload their letters. Letters can be academic or business references.
      • Personal Statement: This is a short statement (approximately one page) that details why the applicant is pursuing graduate studies with this department, their research interests, and why they would be a suitable candidate.
      • Statement of Intent: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
      • ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL or other test scores.