University of Alberta Computer Science

Contacts

Website: http://www.cs.ualberta.ca/
Phone: 780-492-2285
Admissions e-mail: gradinfo@cs.ualberta.ca

Program Information

• M.Sc. in Computer Science
  • Around two years in average needed to complete
• Ph.D. in Computer Science
• Around four years in average needed to complete

Admission Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

• Degree: a four-year undergraduate degree (BSc) in Computer Science or equivalent

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GPA

• Minimum GPA of 3.0 over the last 20 courses

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GRE

• GRE is required if you have received a degree outside of Canada
• Minimum score of 700 on the quantitative and 4.0 on the analytical writing section
• TOEFL is required for students graduating from an academic institution that is NOT recognized by University of Alberta in which the language of instruction is English
  • Minimum score: 600 PBT, 250 CBT, 100 iBT with a minimum of 20 in each section.

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Supporting Documents

• Application through ‘Graduate Application Processing System’ here and consequently here after receiving e-mail from the Department
• Three letters of reference are required
  • Two of these should hold academic positions at an institution from which you graduated
• Two official hard copies of all transcripts sent to department

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Timeline

• January 15 – Deadline for application

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Tuition 2009-2010

• No special application required for financial aid
• Canadian students - $3 589.92 per year
• International students - $7 179.84 per year

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