Université de Laval Computer Science
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Contacts
Website: http://www.ift.ulaval.ca/
Phone: Lynda Goulet 418-656-3748
Admissions e-mail: Lynda.Goulet@ift.ulaval.ca
Program Information
- Master of Science (MSc)
- Computer Science (MSC with Essay/Internship)
- Computer Science (MSC with Thesis)
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
- Applicants may enter the Computer Science program for either the Fall, Winter or Summer semester (except for the MSc with Essay/Internship which is only available in Fall or Winter)
- The applicant in the Master’s program must be enrolled for at least 2 full semesters.
- The applicant in the PhD program must be enrolled for at least 4 full semesters.
Admission Requirements
Course and Degree Requirements
Master’s Program
- Degree: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or an equivalent degree
PhD Program
- Degree: Master’s program in Computer Science or an equivalent diploma
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GPA
- Minimum: 2.67 out of 4.33 during the applicant’s Bachelor’s program
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Supporting Documents
- Application form
- $ 30 fee
- C.V
- Letter of motivation
- CEGEP or preparatory university transcripts
- Birth Certificate
- Undergraduate and graduate transcripts
- 3 letters of reference
- A statement explaining research interests
- Official attestation of diplomas obtained (only for applicants outside of Quebec)
For more information on required documents, click here (page 11)
Other Requirements
- Knowledge of French and also some knowledge of English
- Proof of French proficiency with either:
- A DEC obtained after 1997 in a francophone academic institution
- Successful completion of the test issued by the Ministère de l’Éducation du Québec used until 1998
- An attestation issued by another francophone university which includes requirements on general knowledge of the French language deemed equivalent by the Université de Laval
- A diploma obtained from a French lycée (the applicant must submit a demand for an exemption from doing a French test such as the Test de français Laval Montréal (TFLM) to the registrar’s office.
- Successful completion of a francophone test (such as the TFLM) for francophone students. Non-francophone students must do a test designed for non-francophones and if their results are not sufficient, they may have to pass French courses (which do not count as credits towards the Medicine program).
- Students who obtain less than 60% on the TFLM must pass 2 French courses in which the first one must be done within the first year of their program. The 2nd course must be completed within the first 2 years of their program.
- Students who obtain between 60% - 75% must complete one French course within the first 2 years of their program.
- Students who obtain 75% or more do not need to do a French course.
- Students with a Bachelor’s degree in Education for English as a second language who obtain less than 60% must pass a French course within the first 2 years of their program. Those who get more than 60% do not need to do a French course.
For more information on the French language requirements, click here
Timeline
- February 1, 2008:: Application deadline for Fall semester entry for all students
- September 1, 2008: Application deadline for Winter semester entry for International Students
- November 1, 2008: Application deadline for Winter semester entry for Canadian Students
- February 1, 2009: Application deadline for Summer semester entry for International Students
- April 1, 2009: Application deadline for Summer semester entry for Canadian Students
For more information, click here (page 10)
Tuition 2009-2010
Quebec Applicants
- Tuition: $ 84.57/credit
- Continuing research: (first session): $ 335.64/credit
- Continuing research (subsequent sessions): $ 561.64/credit
- TRE-7802: $ 227.64
- Association fees: $ 281.00/year
Canadian Applicants Not Residing in Quebec
- Tuition: $ 202.33/credit
- Continuing research: (first session): $ 335.64/credit
- Continuing research (subsequent sessions): $ 561.64/credit
- TRE-7802: $ 227.64
- Association fees: $ 281.00/year
International Applicants
- Tuition: $ 467.09/credit
- Continuing research: (first session): $ 510.64/credit
- Continuing research (subsequent sessions): $ 736.64/credit
- TRE-7802: $ 227.64
- Association fees: $ 281.00/year
- Health Insurance and Hospitalisation: $ 66.00/month
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