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Contacts

Website: http://www.cs.ubc.ca/prospective/grad/grad_welcome.shtml
Phone: (604) 822-2500
Admissions e-mail: grad-info@cs.ubc.ca

Program Information

• Master of Science (MSc)
  • Three options possible with different course to research ratios
    • 12 credit MSc thesis and 18 credits of course work
    • 3 credit MSc essay and 27 credits of course work
    • 6 credit MSc thesis and 27 credits of course work

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• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
  • The program has 3 main components
    • Satisfying the Comprehensive Course Requirement
    • Passing a Thesis Proposal Oral Examination
    • Completing the Research Program

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Admission Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

• Four year Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited institution
  • Minimum overall average of B+ (76%) in third and fourth year courses
  • At least 12 credits of third or fourth year courses with an A grade (>80%)
• Sufficient undergraduate background in the intended field of specialty

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GRE

• The GRE is required for international students to calibrate recommendations and transcripts.

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Supporting Documents

• 2 sets of official transcripts and degree certificates
• Personal Statement of purpose and previous experience (one page)
• 3 letters of reference

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Other Requirements

• TOEFL is required if the applicant’s degree is not from Canada, USA, UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, or Kenya. The test must have been taken within 2 years from the intended matriculation date and the following minimum scores must be achieved:
  • Paper-based test: 600
  • Computer-based test: 250
  • Internet-based test: 100

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Timeline

• December 15 Application Deadline

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Tuition 2009-2010 & Financial Assistance

• Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents
  • 3 variable instalments with a total of $4098.30 per year
• International Students
  • 3 instalments of $2400 for a total of $7200 per year.
• Ph.D. students in good standing are eligible for up to $20000 per year for an average of a weekly 12 hour combination of teaching and/or research duties. Continuation guaranteed for the first 3 years of the program.
• M.Sc. students in good standing are eligible for up to $18500 per year for an average of a weekly 12 hour combination of teaching and/or research duties. Continuation guaranteed for the first 20 months of the program.

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