University of British Columbia Computer Science

Location

ICICS/CS Building
201-2366 Main Mall
Vancouver, British Columbia, V6T 1Z4

Contacts

Website: http://www.cs.ubc.ca/prospective/grad/grad_welcome.shtml
Phone: 604-822-3061
Admissions e-mail: grad-info@cs.ubc.ca

Program Information

• Master of Science (MSc)
  • Three options possible with different course to research ratios
    • 12 credit MSc thesis and 18 credits of course work
    • 3 credit MSc essay and 27 credits of course work
    • 6 credit MSc thesis and 27 credits of course work

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• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
  • The program has 3 main components
    • Satisfying the Comprehensive Course Requirement
    • Passing a Thesis Proposal Oral Examination
    • Completing the Research Program

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Admission Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

• Applicants to the Master's Program should hold a degree academically equivalent to a UBC four-year Bachelor's degree
• Sufficient undergraduate background in the intended field of specialty

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GRE

• The GRE is not required.

Supporting Documents

• Initial Online Application
  • Application fee of Canadians and Permanent Residents: (CDN) $91.80 or International Applicants: (CDN) $153
  • 3 Referee Names and their Contact Information
• Departmental Supporting Material Online Form
  • Statement of Interest
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • Resume (optional)
• Two official copies of their transcripts
• Official Score Report for Tests of English Proficiency (if applicable)

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Other Requirements

• TOEFL is required if the applicant’s degree is not from Canada, USA, UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, or Kenya. The test must have been taken within 2 years from the intended matriculation date and the following minimum scores must be achieved:
  • Paper-based test: 600
  • Computer-based test: 250
  • Internet-based test: 100

Timeline

• Application & Documents Deadline: December 15 (for September 2018 and January 2019)
• First offers go out in January
• First negative decisions provided during mid to late February.

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Tuition 2018-2019 & Financial Assistance

• Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents
  • $4,897.83 per year
• International Students
  • $8,604.66 per year
• M.Sc. students will be supported at $6333.33 per term for their first two terms.

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