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==Location==
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McConnell Engineering Building<br>
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Room 318<br>
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3480 University Street,<br>
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Montreal, Qc, Canada<br>
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H3A 0E9
  
 
==Contacts==
 
==Contacts==
 
'''Website:''' http://www.cs.mcgill.ca/<br>
 
'''Website:''' http://www.cs.mcgill.ca/<br>
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'''Phone:''' 514-398-7071 514-398-3883<br>
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'''Phone:''' <br>
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*Application Info: 514-398-3990
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*Graduate Program Coordinator(Ms. Ann Jack): 514-398-7071, ext. 00074
 
'''Admissions e-mail:''' grad.cs@mcgill.ca
 
'''Admissions e-mail:''' grad.cs@mcgill.ca
  
  
 
==Program Information==
 
==Program Information==
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*Master of Science (M.Sc.)
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*Master of Science (M.Sc.) [https://www.cs.mcgill.ca/academic/graduate/masters/ here]
 
**Thesis option or Project option
 
**Thesis option or Project option
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*Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)  
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*Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) [https://www.cs.mcgill.ca/academic/graduate/phd/ here]
 
**3-4 years in length
 
**3-4 years in length
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**Note that students with exceptionally strong academic records can be fast tracked directly to the Ph.D. program, though they must initially apply to the M.Sc. program
 
  
  
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====Course and Degree Requirements====
 
====Course and Degree Requirements====
 
*Master of Science
 
*Master of Science
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**Degree: Four-year B.Sc degree in a relevant academic discipline
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**Degree: Bachelor's degree in a relevant academic discipline
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***Minimum: undergraduate degree in Science with at least a strong minor in Computer Science
 
**Required Courses
 
**Required Courses
 
***COMP 206 - Introduction to Software System
 
***COMP 206 - Introduction to Software System
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***Four Advanced Courses (list can be found [http://www.cs.mcgill.ca/academic/graduate/admission here])
 
***Four Advanced Courses (list can be found [http://www.cs.mcgill.ca/academic/graduate/admission here])
 
*Doctor of Philosophy
 
*Doctor of Philosophy
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**Degree: M.Sc degree in Computer Science or a closely related area
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**Degree: Master's degree in Computer Science or a closely related area
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For more information, click [http://www.cs.mcgill.ca/academic/graduate/admission here]
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**In special cases, students holding a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science with an outstanding academic record may be admitted directly to the Ph.D. program but they must first apply to the M.Sc program.
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For more information, click [https://www.cs.mcgill.ca/academic/graduate/admission/ here]
  
 
====GPA====
 
====GPA====
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*Minimum: 3.2 (4.0 scale)
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*Minimum CGPA: 3.2 (4.0 scale)
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**If CGPA is slightly lower but the applicant possesses a superior record in Computer Science and Mathematics, his or her application may still be considered
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**If CGPA is slightly lower but the applicant possesses a superior record in Computer Science and Mathematics, his or her application may still be considered.
  
 
====GRE====
 
====GRE====
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====Supporting Documents====
 
====Supporting Documents====
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*Application Fee of $100
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*Application Fee: $113.27
 
*University Transcripts
 
*University Transcripts
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**An unofficial copy of your complete university-level academic record to date.
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**Unofficial copy of your complete university-level academic record  
 
**If the transcript does not indicate that a degree has been conferred a copy of the degree certificate (diploma) will also have to be uploaded.  
 
**If the transcript does not indicate that a degree has been conferred a copy of the degree certificate (diploma) will also have to be uploaded.  
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**Transcripts in languages other than English or French must be accompanied by an English or French translation provided by the institution issuing the transcript or by a certified translator.
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**English/French translation provided by the institution issuing the transcript or by a certified translator must accompany transcripts written in other languages than English/French
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*2 Completed Recommendation Forms
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*2 letters of recommendation
 
*Official GRE scores (if applicable)
 
*Official GRE scores (if applicable)
 
*Official TOEFL/IELTS scores (if applicable)
 
*Official TOEFL/IELTS scores (if applicable)
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*For Ph.D applicants:
 
*For Ph.D applicants:
 
**a statement outlining the objective of their graduate program
 
**a statement outlining the objective of their graduate program
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**a list of at least 3 proposed supervisors that you would like to work with in order to process your application
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**a list of at least 3 potential supervisors
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For more information, click [http://www.cs.mcgill.ca/academic/graduate/applying here]
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For more information, click [https://www.cs.mcgill.ca/academic/graduate/applying/ here]
  
  
 
==Timeline==
 
==Timeline==
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Note: Most Computer Science graduate students are admitted to the Fall semester and in exceptional cases, students may be admitted to the Winter semester.
 
*January 1st: Application deadline to be considered for financial support.
 
*January 1st: Application deadline to be considered for financial support.
 
*March 1st: Application deadline with possible consideration for financial support.
 
*March 1st: Application deadline with possible consideration for financial support.
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*September 1st: Application deadline for the winter semester (Ph.D.)
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*September 1st: Application deadline for the Winter semester (Ph.D.)
  
  
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==Tuition 2015-2016==
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==Tuition 2018-2019==
 
*Master’s
 
*Master’s
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**International - $15,707.10 for 1st year
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**International - $19,454.44 for 1st year
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**Canadian Outside QC - $7,030.50 for 1st year  
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**Canadian Outside QC - $9,440.54 for 1st year  
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**Quebec Residents - $2,293.50  for 1st year
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**Quebec Residents - $4,264.34 for 1st year
 
*PhD
 
*PhD
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**International - $14,098.50 for 1st year
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**International - $17,732.44 for 1st year
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**Canadian Outside QC - $ 2,293.50 for 1st year  
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**Canadian Outside QC - $4,264.34 for 1st year  
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**Quebec Residents - $2,293.50  for 1st year
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**Quebec Residents - $4,264.34 for 1st year  
 
*Graduate Stipends, fellowships, and teaching assistantships are available
 
*Graduate Stipends, fellowships, and teaching assistantships are available
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For more information, click [http://www.mcgill.ca/student-accounts/tuition-charges/fallwinter-term-tuition-and-fees/graduate-fees here] <br>
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For more information, click [https://www.mcgill.ca/student-accounts/tuition-charges/fallwinter-term-tuition-and-fees/graduate-fees here] <br>
 
For information on funding, click [http://www.cs.mcgill.ca/academic/funding/overview here]
 
For information on funding, click [http://www.cs.mcgill.ca/academic/funding/overview here]
  
 
[[Category:McGill University|Computer Science]]
 
[[Category:McGill University|Computer Science]]
 
[[Category:Computer Science|McGill]]
 
[[Category:Computer Science|McGill]]

Latest revision as of 20:06, 11 November 2018

Location

McConnell Engineering Building
Room 318
3480 University Street,
Montreal, Qc, Canada
H3A 0E9

Contacts

Website: http://www.cs.mcgill.ca/
Phone:

  • Application Info: 514-398-3990
  • Graduate Program Coordinator(Ms. Ann Jack): 514-398-7071, ext. 00074

Admissions e-mail: grad.cs@mcgill.ca


Program Information

  • Master of Science (M.Sc.) here
    • Thesis option or Project option
  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) here
    • 3-4 years in length


Admission Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

  • Master of Science
    • Degree: Bachelor's degree in a relevant academic discipline
      • Minimum: undergraduate degree in Science with at least a strong minor in Computer Science
    • Required Courses
      • COMP 206 - Introduction to Software System
      • COMP 250 - Introduction to the Design and Implementation of Computer Algorithms and Data Structures
      • COMP 251 - Data Structures and Analysis of Algorithms
      • COMP 273 - Computer Systems
      • COMP 302 - Programming Languages
      • MATH 222: Calculus III
      • MATH 223: Linear Algebra
      • MATH 240: Discrete Structures
      • Four Advanced Courses (list can be found here)
  • Doctor of Philosophy
    • Degree: Master's degree in Computer Science or a closely related area
    • In special cases, students holding a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science with an outstanding academic record may be admitted directly to the Ph.D. program but they must first apply to the M.Sc program.

For more information, click here

GPA

  • Minimum CGPA: 3.2 (4.0 scale)
    • If CGPA is slightly lower but the applicant possesses a superior record in Computer Science and Mathematics, his or her application may still be considered.

GRE

  • Applicants are encouraged to take the GRE; however, it is not required unless the applicant did not complete a degree in Canada

Supporting Documents

  • Application Fee: $113.27
  • University Transcripts
    • Unofficial copy of your complete university-level academic record
    • If the transcript does not indicate that a degree has been conferred a copy of the degree certificate (diploma) will also have to be uploaded.
    • English/French translation provided by the institution issuing the transcript or by a certified translator must accompany transcripts written in other languages than English/French
  • 2 letters of recommendation
  • Official GRE scores (if applicable)
  • Official TOEFL/IELTS scores (if applicable)
  • CV
  • For Ph.D applicants:
    • a statement outlining the objective of their graduate program
    • a list of at least 3 potential supervisors

For more information, click here


Timeline

Note: Most Computer Science graduate students are admitted to the Fall semester and in exceptional cases, students may be admitted to the Winter semester.

  • January 1st: Application deadline to be considered for financial support.
  • March 1st: Application deadline with possible consideration for financial support.
  • September 1st: Application deadline for the Winter semester (Ph.D.)


Tuition 2018-2019

  • Master’s
    • International - $19,454.44 for 1st year
    • Canadian Outside QC - $9,440.54 for 1st year
    • Quebec Residents - $4,264.34 for 1st year
  • PhD
    • International - $17,732.44 for 1st year
    • Canadian Outside QC - $4,264.34 for 1st year
    • Quebec Residents - $4,264.34 for 1st year
  • Graduate Stipends, fellowships, and teaching assistantships are available

For more information, click here
For information on funding, click here

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