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==Location==
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School Of Computing Science<br>
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Simon Fraser University<br>
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8888 University Drive<br>
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Burnaby, British Columbia<br>
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Canada V5A 1S6
  
 
==Contacts==
 
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'''Website:''' http://www.sfu.ca/dean-gradstudies/future.html <br>
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'''Website:''' http://www.cs.sfu.ca/gradpgm/ <br>
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'''Phone:''' 778-782-3042<br>
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'''Admissions e-mail:'''<br>
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'''Tel:''' (778) 782-4277
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*Graduate admissions: csgrada@sfu.ca
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*Graduate program enquiries: gradpgm@cs.sfu.ca
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'''Admissions e-mail:''' csgrada @ cs.sfu.ca
 
  
  
 
==Program Information==
 
==Program Information==
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*Master of Science (M.Sc.)
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**Thesis program
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**Professional M.Sc. in Computer Science
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***Big Data stream
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***Visual Computing stream
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*Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
  
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*Masters in Computer Science (MSc.)
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For more information, click [https://www.sfu.ca/computing/current-students/graduate-students/academic-programs.html here]
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*6 to 8 semesters
 
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*Approximate Class size: 185 (aprox. one-third are Ph.D students)
 
  
  
 
==Admission Requirements==
 
==Admission Requirements==
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====Course and Degree Requirements====
 
====Course and Degree Requirements====
  
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*Degree: BSc. in computer science - applicants who do not have a degree in computer science, are required to demonstrate skills at the third level in the following:
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*M.Sc. requirements
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**Operating Systems (equivalent to SFU's CMPT 300)
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**Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computing Science or a related field
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**Data Structures and Algorithms (equivalent to SFU's CMPT 307)
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**Professional M.Sc.: Applicants are expected to have strong programming skills (Java, Python, C++)
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**Database Systems and Structures (equivalent to SFU's CMPT 354)
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*Ph.D. requirements
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**Master's degree or the equivalent in Computing Science or a related field
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**Exceptional cases: Bachelor's degree or the equivalent in Computing Science or a related field
  
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For more information, click [http://www.cs.sfu.ca/gradpgm/Recruiting/ here]
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For more information, click [http://www.sfu.ca/computing/prospective-students/graduate-students/admissions/requirements.html here]
  
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====Supporting Documents====
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====GPA====
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*M.Sc.:
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**Minimum CGPA of 3.0 (4.33 scale) or equivalent; or
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**Minimum GPA of 3.33 (4.33 scale) over the last 60 credits of undergraduate courses
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*Ph.D.
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**Minimum CGPA of 3.5 (4.0 scale) or equivalent (when applying with B.Sc. Degree)
  
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*Application to Graduate School - available at the SFU Dean of Graduate Studies (DGS) click [http://www.sfu.ca/dean-gradstudies/prosp_students/application_process/ here]
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For more information, click [http://www.sfu.ca/students/calendar/2019/spring/fees-and-regulations/admission/graduate-admission.html#doctoral-admission here]
  
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*Application fee - $75
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====Supporting Documents====
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*Official transcripts - mailed directly to the school
 
  
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*CV or resume
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*Online application
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*Application fee of $90 CDN (students with Canadian transcripts) or $125 CDN (students with international transcripts).
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*Unofficial university transcript(s)
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*Supporting documents:
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**CV or resume;
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**Statement of purpose that outlines your proposed research plans
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**Electronic copies of your transcript(s).
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*Proof of English Proficiency (if applicable)
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**IELTS: minimum 7.0 with 6.5+ in each section
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**TOEFL: IBT minimum 93 with 20+ in each section, PBT minimum 580 with TWE of 5.0+
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*GRE - is not required for applications to the School of Computing Science
  
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*Statement of purpose - outline research plans (one page max)
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For more information, click [http://www.sfu.ca/computing/prospective-students/graduate-students/admissions/online-application.html here]
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*Electronic copies of transcript (s)
 
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*GRE and TOEFL scores - required only if applicants have not attended an accredited university in the U.S. or Canada.(click [http://www.cs.sfu.ca/gradpgm/FAQ/#q2.11 here] for minimum scores)
 
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For more information, click [http://www.cs.sfu.ca/gradpgm/Apply/ here]
 
  
  
 
==Timeline==
 
==Timeline==
  
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*Feb 1: Application deadline for the Fall Semester
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*February 1: Application deadline for the Fall Semester
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*August 1: Application deadline for the Winter semester
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*Aug 1: Application deadline for he Spring semester
 
  
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For more information, click [http://www.cs.sfu.ca/gradpgm/Recruiting/ here]
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For more information, click [http://www.sfu.ca/computing/prospective-students/graduate-students/admissions/online-application.html here]
 
   
 
   
  
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==Tuition==
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==Tuition 2018-2019==
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*Full-time program fee per term: $1,871.33 (there are three terms per year)
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*Continuing fee per term: $935.67
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For more information, click [https://www.sfu.ca/students/calendar/2019/spring/fees-and-regulations/tuition-fees/graduate.html here]
  
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*Annual tuition - $ 4514.40
 
  
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*Financial Support - applicants with good standing are given at least $16,500 per year. Scholarships are also available
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==Funding==
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*Ph.D. students in good standing will be supported for a minimum of four years (at least $22,000 per year).
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*M.Sc. Thesis students in good standing will be supported for a minimum of 5 semesters (at least $20,000 per year).
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*Professional M.Sc. students are not funded by the School through graduate fellowships/RAs
  
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For more information on fees and financial support, click [http://www.cs.sfu.ca/gradpgm/Recruiting/ here]
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For more information on financial support, click [https://www.sfu.ca/computing/current-students/graduate-students/financial-information.html here]
 
   
 
   
  

Latest revision as of 13:57, 13 November 2018

Location

School Of Computing Science
Simon Fraser University
8888 University Drive
Burnaby, British Columbia
Canada V5A 1S6

Contacts

Website: http://www.sfu.ca/dean-gradstudies/future.html
Phone: 778-782-3042
Admissions e-mail:

  • Graduate admissions: csgrada@sfu.ca
  • Graduate program enquiries: gradpgm@cs.sfu.ca


Program Information

  • Master of Science (M.Sc.)
    • Thesis program
    • Professional M.Sc. in Computer Science
      • Big Data stream
      • Visual Computing stream
  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

For more information, click here


Admission Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

  • M.Sc. requirements
    • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computing Science or a related field
    • Professional M.Sc.: Applicants are expected to have strong programming skills (Java, Python, C++)
  • Ph.D. requirements
    • Master's degree or the equivalent in Computing Science or a related field
    • Exceptional cases: Bachelor's degree or the equivalent in Computing Science or a related field

For more information, click here

GPA

  • M.Sc.:
    • Minimum CGPA of 3.0 (4.33 scale) or equivalent; or
    • Minimum GPA of 3.33 (4.33 scale) over the last 60 credits of undergraduate courses
  • Ph.D.
    • Minimum CGPA of 3.5 (4.0 scale) or equivalent (when applying with B.Sc. Degree)

For more information, click here

Supporting Documents

  • Online application
  • Application fee of $90 CDN (students with Canadian transcripts) or $125 CDN (students with international transcripts).
  • Unofficial university transcript(s)
  • Supporting documents:
    • CV or resume;
    • Statement of purpose that outlines your proposed research plans
    • Electronic copies of your transcript(s).
  • Proof of English Proficiency (if applicable)
    • IELTS: minimum 7.0 with 6.5+ in each section
    • TOEFL: IBT minimum 93 with 20+ in each section, PBT minimum 580 with TWE of 5.0+
  • GRE - is not required for applications to the School of Computing Science

For more information, click here


Timeline

  • February 1: Application deadline for the Fall Semester
  • August 1: Application deadline for the Winter semester

For more information, click here


Tuition 2018-2019

  • Full-time program fee per term: $1,871.33 (there are three terms per year)
  • Continuing fee per term: $935.67

For more information, click here


Funding

  • Ph.D. students in good standing will be supported for a minimum of four years (at least $22,000 per year).
  • M.Sc. Thesis students in good standing will be supported for a minimum of 5 semesters (at least $20,000 per year).
  • Professional M.Sc. students are not funded by the School through graduate fellowships/RAs

For more information on financial support, click here

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