MSc Computing Science
Tuition
$15000
Degree
Master
Duration
2 years
Starts
August or September (fall intake), with some January (spring) starts
Program Overview
UAlberta CS is ranked top-3 in Canada for AI. Home of DeepMind co-founder Rich Sutton (reinforcement learning pioneer). Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (Amii) is world-class.
Entry requirements
- A relevant bachelor's degree (a 2:1 or equivalent is typical)
- Proof of English proficiency (IELTS or TOEFL) if your prior study was not in English
- Official academic transcripts and certificates
- A statement of purpose and letters of recommendation
- A CV and any program-specific prerequisites
What you will study
- Programming, algorithms, and data structures
- Software engineering, systems, and databases
- Specialist areas such as AI, machine learning, data science, or cybersecurity
- A capstone project or research dissertation
Career outcomes
- Software engineer or developer
- Data scientist, machine learning engineer, or analyst
- Cybersecurity, cloud, or systems roles
- Opportunities across technology, finance, healthcare, and research
How to apply
- Check the MSc Computing Science program page on the University of Alberta website
- Apply through the university's online application portal
- Prepare your documents: transcripts, language test scores, a statement of purpose, and references
- Submit your application and pay any application fee before the deadline
- If admitted, accept your offer and arrange your student visa or permit
Scholarships in Canada
University of Calgary International Entrance Scholarship
Partial Scholarship
Université de Montréal Exemption Scholarships (UdeM)
Tuition Reduction
Carleton Prestige Scholarships (Canada)
Partial to Fully Funded
Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Doctoral Scholarships
Fully Funded
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