University of Alberta Computer Science

Location

Department of Computing Science
2-32 Athabasca Hall
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 2E8

Contacts

Website: https://www.ualberta.ca/computing-science/graduate-studies/programs-and-admissions/msc-program
Phone: (780) 492-2285
Admissions e-mail: csgrad@ualberta.ca

Program Information

Curriculum

• MSc
  • 2-3 years in length
• Doctorate (PhD)
  • 3-4 years in length

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Admissions Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

• Master’s
  • Degree: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, or equivalent
• Doctorate
  • Degree: Bachelor’s degree in honours computer science, or equivalent

GPA

• Minimum grade/GPA: 3.0 on 4.0 scale
  • Calculated from the most recent 2 years (or 60 credits) of course work

GRE

• GRE is not required, but will be accepted.

Supporting Documents

• Complete online application
• $100 application fee
• 3 letters of reference
• Official university transcripts form all post secondary institutions attended
• CV form
• Personal statement
• Valid TOEFL score
• GRE score (optional)

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Timeline 2013-2014

• January 15, 2013: Deadline for application

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Tuition 2018-2019

• Canadian students
  • Thesis-based Master's and Doctoral: $5,635.00
  • Course-based Master's: $5,570.00
• International students
  • Thesis-based Master's and Doctoral: $9,250.00
  • Course-based Master's: $10,260.00

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Funding

Funding varies between programs. For more information, click https://www.cs.ualberta.ca/graduate-students/financial-support-awardshere]