Simon Fraser Computer Science

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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)


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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)

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Timeline

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

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Tuition

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

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