York Computer Science
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Contacts
Website: http://www.cse.yorku.ca/csprosp_students/grad/index.html
Phone: 416-736-2100 ext. 66183
Admissions e-mail: gradenq@cse.yorku.ca
Program Information
- Master of Science (MSc) – 2 years in length
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) – up to 5 years in length; includes internship
- Computer Science
- Areas of research:
- Real-Time and Concurrent Systems
- Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, Graphics & Robotics
- Parallel Algorithms and Architectures
- Full-time or part-time studies are available for MSc and full-time for PhD.
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Admission Requirements
Course and Degree Requirements
Master’s Program
- Degree: Honours Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent
PhD Program
- Degree: Master’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
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GPA
Master’s Program
- Minimum: “B+” average over the last two years of university studies
PhD Program
- Minimum: “B+” average in all course work
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GRE
- The GRE is strongly encouraged for both Master’s and PhD applicants.
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Supporting Documents
- Application form
- Supplementary Program Information form
- 2 Official transcripts of post-secondary studies
- Personal Statement of purpose and previous experience (one page)
- 3 letters of recommendation
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Other Requirements
- Proof of English proficiency if the applicant’s mother tongue is not English. The applicant will need the following minimum scores (testing agency must directly send scores to the College of Biological Science (CBS) Graduate Admissions Secretary):
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL):
- Paper-based test: 577
- Computer-based test: 233
- Internet-based test: 90-91
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS): Overall band of 7
- York English Language Test (YELT): Band of 4
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL):
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Timeline
- January 15 (extended to March 15): Application deadline
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Tuition 2009-2010
- Tuition (Canadian student): $ 5,483/3 terms
- Tuition (International student): $ 11,962/3 terms
- Supplementary fees: $ 699
- Application fee: $ 80
- Other expenses (approximate):
- Books & supplies: $ 1,500 - $ 3,000
- Rent: $ 700/month
- Food: $ 300/month
- Miscellaneous: $ 3,700
- Health Plan (Canadian student): $ 328
- Health Plan (International student): $1,000
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Funding
Master’s Program
- Average “A”: Minimum $ 14,000
- Average “B+”: Mininum $ 10,000
PhD Program
- Average “A”: Minimum $ 22,400
- Average “B+”: Minimum $ 19,400
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