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==Contacts==
 
==Contacts==
Website: http://www.cs.sfu.ca/gradpgm/<br>
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Tel: (778) 782-4277<br>
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'''Website:''' http://www.cs.sfu.ca/gradpgm/ <br>
Admissions e-mail: csgrada@cs.sfu.ca
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'''Tel:''' (778) 782-4277
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'''Admissions e-mail:''' csgrada @ cs.sfu.ca
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==Program Information==
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*Masters in Computer Science (MSc.)
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*6 to 8 semesters
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*Approximate Class size: 185 (aprox. one-third are Ph.D students)
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==Admission Requirements==
 
==Admission Requirements==
===General===
 
*Students must fill out an Application for Graduate School at http://www.sfu.ca/gradstudents/applicants/
 
  
===Academic Requirements===
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*B.Sc. in Computer Science or related discipline from a recognized university
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====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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**Operating Systems (equivalent to SFU's CMPT 300)
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**Data Structures and Algorithms (equivalent to SFU's CMPT 307)
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**Database Systems and Structures (equivalent to SFU's CMPT 354)
  
===Financial Requirements===
 
*Students are expected to maintain sufficient financial support; several assistantships, fellowships and scholarships are made available
 
*M.Sc. students in good standing will receive $16,500 per year for a minimum of two years
 
  
===Documents===
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For more information, click [http://www.cs.sfu.ca/gradpgm/Recruiting/ here]
*Application for Graduate School
 
*Official transcripts
 
*Three reference letters
 
*GRE scores for students with non Canadian degrees
 
*Statement of Research Interests
 
*$75 application fee
 
  
===Other===
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====Supporting Documents====
*International students must submit language test scores
 
  
==Deadlines==
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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]
*February 1st for the Fall semester, and August 1st for the Spring semester
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*Application fee - $75
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*Official transcripts - mailed directly to the school
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*CV or resume
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*Statement of purpose - outline research plans (one page max)
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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]
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==Timeline==
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*Feb 1: Application deadline for the Fall 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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==Tuition==
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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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For more information on fees and financial support, click [http://www.cs.sfu.ca/gradpgm/Recruiting/ here]
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Revision as of 11:59, 1 July 2009


Contacts

Website: http://www.cs.sfu.ca/gradpgm/

Tel: (778) 782-4277

Admissions e-mail: csgrada @ cs.sfu.ca


Program Information

  • Masters in Computer Science (MSc.)
  • 6 to 8 semesters
  • Approximate Class size: 185 (aprox. one-third are Ph.D students)


Admission Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

  • 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:
    • Operating Systems (equivalent to SFU's CMPT 300)
    • Data Structures and Algorithms (equivalent to SFU's CMPT 307)
    • Database Systems and Structures (equivalent to SFU's CMPT 354)


For more information, click here

Supporting Documents

  • Application to Graduate School - available at the SFU Dean of Graduate Studies (DGS) click here
  • Application fee - $75
  • Official transcripts - mailed directly to the school
  • CV or resume
  • Statement of purpose - outline research plans (one page max)
  • Electronic copies of transcript (s)
  • GRE and TOEFL scores - required only if applicants have not attended an accredited university in the U.S. or Canada.(click here for minimum scores)

For more information, click here


Timeline

  • Feb 1: Application deadline for the Fall Semester
  • Aug 1: Application deadline for he Spring semester

For more information, click here


Tuition

  • Annual tuition - $ 4514.40
  • Financial Support - applicants with good standing are given at least $16,500 per year. Scholarships are also available

For more information on fees and financial support, click here