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==Contacts==
 
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Website: http://www.cis.uoguelph.ca/graduate_student_information.html<br>
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'''Website:''' http://www.cis.uoguelph.ca/graduate_student_information.html<br>
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Phone: (519) 824-4120 ext. 58534<br>  
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'''Phone:''' Sheryl Beauchamp 519-824-4120 ext. 56402<br>
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Email: gradchair@uoguelph.ca  
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'''Admissions e-mail:''' sheryl@cis.uoguelph.ca
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==Program Information==
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*Master of Science (MSc)
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*Computer Science
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*Program begins in the Fall or Winter semester
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*Areas of Research:
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**Applied Modelling
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**Artificial Intelligence
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**Distributed Computing
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**Human Computer Interaction
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*Program Duration: Approximately 6 semesters in length for the MSc, and 12 for the PhD
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==Admission Requirements==
 
==Admission Requirements==
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===General===
 
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*Online application available at: www.uoguelph.ca/graduatestudies/
 
  
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===Academic Requirements===
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====Course and Degree Requirements====
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*4 year BSc Honours degree in Computer Science or another discipline with a minor in Computer Science
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=====Master’s Program=====
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*Minimum 75% average
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*Degree: Candidates are required to have an Honours Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or an Honours degree in another field but with a minor in Computer Science.
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*Applicants without a BSc. Honours in Computer Science are expected to have completed the following 12 courses (check out www.cis.uoguelph.ca/graduate_studies.html) or their equivalents
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*Required Courses (applicants need courses in the following subjects: )
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*Possible to enter directly from a BSc Honours: requires demonstration of very strong academics and independent research potential by the applicant  
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**Introductory Programming
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**Intermediate Programming
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**Software Systems Development
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**Data Structures
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**Discrete Structures
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**Mathematics
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*The Candidate must also have 3 of the following second-year or higher-level courses:
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**Hardware and/or Assembly Language
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**Digital Systems
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**Simulation and/or Modelling
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**Database
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**Operating Systems
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**Computer Algorithms
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**Automata Theory
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**Statistics
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*The candidate also needs two more third or higher-level year courses:
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**Courses that have a connection with the applicant’s research’s goals.
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=====PhD Program=====
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*Degree: Candidates must have a Master’s degree or have exceptional grades in an Honours Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science provided that they show strong research potential.
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*Required Courses
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**Advanced Programming
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**Computer Architecture
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**Data Structures
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**Operating Systems
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**Databases
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**Software Engineering
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**Discrete Mathematics
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**Algorithms
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**Computer Networks
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**Calculus
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**Linear Algebra
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**Probability and Statistics
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**Numerical Analysis
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For more information on the Master’s program, click [http://www.uoguelph.ca/registrar/calendars/graduate/current/gradprog/cis-msc.shtml here]<br>
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For more information on the PhD program, click [http://www.uoguelph.ca/registrar/calendars/graduate/current/gradprog/cis-phd.shtml here]
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====GPA====
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=====Master’s Program=====
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*Minimum: 75% average during the last two years of study in university
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=====PhD Program=====
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*Minimum: There is no cut-off GPA but students are expected to have high academic standing and possess strong research potential, good communication skills and the ability to assess experimental results critically.
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For more information on the Master’s program, click [http://www.uoguelph.ca/registrar/calendars/graduate/current/gradprog/cis-msc.shtml here]<br>
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For more information on the PhD program, click [http://www.uoguelph.ca/registrar/calendars/graduate/current/gradprog/cis-phd.shtml here]
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====GRE====
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*The GRE is recommended for candidates who have completed their university studies outside of Canada and are applying for the PhD program. The General GRE, Computer Science-specific GRE or both may be taken.
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For more information, click [http://www.uoguelph.ca/registrar/calendars/graduate/current/gradprog/cis-phd.shtml here]
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====Supporting Documents====
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*Two letters of reference from individuals who can make a judgement regarding the applicant’s educational abilities.
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*Original copies of all post-secondary transcripts that must be sent from the appropriate institutions
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'''PhD Applicants: '''
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*Those who are funded by a governmental program are required to provide an original signed letter describing the amount of funding and the dates covered by it.
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'''Optional Documents: '''These are documents that the applicants may send to augment their chances of admission.
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*C.V.
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*Statement of Interest describing research interests in Computer Science and why they interest you
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For more information, click [http://www.cis.uoguelph.ca/node/104 here]
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====Other Requiremnts====
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*Students before entering their first year (and even before submitting an application) should consult with University staff members to discover research projects that are happening in the Department and must select a potential thesis advisor.
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*Proof of English proficiency if the applicant’s mother tongue is not English. The applicant will need the following minimum scores (scores more than 2 years old are unaccepted):
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**Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL):
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***Paper-based test: 660
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***Computer-based test: 250 with a 5.0 essay rating
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***Internet-based test: 100 total with a minimum of 26 on writing and speaking
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**Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB): 90 with at least 3 in speaking and no score under 80
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**International English Language Testing System (IELTS): 7.5
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**Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) Assessment: 70 overall, 70 in writing and speaking with no score under 60
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**University of Guelph English Language Certificate: Advanced Level
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*Proof of Canadian status. International applicants will need photocopies of the following:
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**Permanent resident card
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**Study permit
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**Citizenship paper or Canadian birth certificate
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For more information, click [http://www.cis.uoguelph.ca/node/104 here]
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===Financial Requirements===
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==Timeline==
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*Annual sub-total for full-time domestic students: $6,491.00 (includes tuition and compulsory fees such as Dental Plan, Drug Plan, Athletic fee, etc.)
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*There are no application deadlines ''per se'', although applicants should follow the following guideline:
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*Estimated annual cost of living for domestic students: $18,091.00 to $23,066.00 (includes sub-total from above and cost of living expenses)
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**International Students: Applicants should apply at least 9 months in advance before the beginning of the semester (spaces for the Fall semester typically fill up by March).
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*February 1: Deadline for departmental funding for the September semester
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For more information, click [http://www.uoguelph.ca/registrar/graduatestudies/index.cfm?apply/requirements here] and [http://www.cis.uoguelph.ca/node/104 here]
  
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===Documents===
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==Tuition 2009-2010==
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*Signed copy of electronic summary of information form
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*Canadian Student
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*An up to date CV
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**First Year Tuition (full-time): $ 6,670
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*An original GRE certificate: not required for MSc, but recommended
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**Compulsory Fees (dental & drug plan, athletic fees, bus pass, etc.): $ 1,184
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*2 letters of recommendation
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*International Student
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*Statement of Research Interest
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**First Year Tuition (full-time): $ 15,714
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*1 certified copy of each previous undergraduate and/or graduate transcript
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**Compulsory Fees (dental & drug plan, athletic fees, bus pass, etc.): $ 1,184
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*Application fee of $85
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**Health Insurance (UHIP) (based on single coverage: $ 756
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*Proof of English Proficiency (if not a Canadian Citizen): TOEFL, IELTS, MELAB, CAEL scores are accepted
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*Aboriginal/Native American students from the U.S. can be exempt from paying International fees if they identify themselves as Aboriginal or Native American on their application form.
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*All Students
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** Application fee: $ 100.00 (Found [http://www.uoguelph.ca/registrar/graduatestudies/index.cfm?apply here])
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**Cost of Living (if applicable):
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***Room & Board: $ 9,500 – $ 14,385
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***Clothes: $ 500 – $ 1,200
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***Transportation: $ 400 – $ 1,200
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***Books: $ 800 –  $ 1,800
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***Miscellaneous: $ 500 – $ 1,300
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For more information on tuition, click [http://www.uoguelph.ca/registrar/graduatestudies/index.cfm?future/costs here]<br>
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For information on employment services, click [http://www.uoguelph.ca/registrar/calendars/graduate/current/gradawards/gradawards-uog-employ.shtml here]<br>
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For information on internal awards and financial assistance, click [http://www.uoguelph.ca/registrar/calendars/graduate/current/gradawards/index.shtml here]<br>
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For information on external awards, click [http://www.uoguelph.ca/registrar/graduatestudies/index.cfm?finance/extawards here]
  
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==Deadlines==
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[[Category:University of Guelph|Computer Science]]
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*Applications accepted mainly for September admission: deadline early October
 
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*Limited number of applications is accepted for October admission: deadline early March
 
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[[Category:University of Guelph|Computing and Information Science]]
 
 
[[Category:Computer Science|Guelph]]
 
[[Category:Computer Science|Guelph]]

Revision as of 17:24, 7 September 2009


Contacts

Website: http://www.cis.uoguelph.ca/graduate_student_information.html
Phone: Sheryl Beauchamp 519-824-4120 ext. 56402
Admissions e-mail: sheryl@cis.uoguelph.ca


Program Information

  • Master of Science (MSc)
  • Computer Science
  • Program begins in the Fall or Winter semester
  • Areas of Research:
    • Applied Modelling
    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Distributed Computing
    • Human Computer Interaction
  • Program Duration: Approximately 6 semesters in length for the MSc, and 12 for the PhD


Admission Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

Master’s Program
  • Degree: Candidates are required to have an Honours Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or an Honours degree in another field but with a minor in Computer Science.
  • Required Courses (applicants need courses in the following subjects: )
    • Introductory Programming
    • Intermediate Programming
    • Software Systems Development
    • Data Structures
    • Discrete Structures
    • Mathematics
  • The Candidate must also have 3 of the following second-year or higher-level courses:
    • Hardware and/or Assembly Language
    • Digital Systems
    • Simulation and/or Modelling
    • Database
    • Operating Systems
    • Computer Algorithms
    • Automata Theory
    • Statistics
  • The candidate also needs two more third or higher-level year courses:
    • Courses that have a connection with the applicant’s research’s goals.
PhD Program
  • Degree: Candidates must have a Master’s degree or have exceptional grades in an Honours Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science provided that they show strong research potential.
  • Required Courses
    • Advanced Programming
    • Computer Architecture
    • Data Structures
    • Operating Systems
    • Databases
    • Software Engineering
    • Discrete Mathematics
    • Algorithms
    • Computer Networks
    • Calculus
    • Linear Algebra
    • Probability and Statistics
    • Numerical Analysis

For more information on the Master’s program, click here
For more information on the PhD program, click here

GPA

Master’s Program
  • Minimum: 75% average during the last two years of study in university
PhD Program
  • Minimum: There is no cut-off GPA but students are expected to have high academic standing and possess strong research potential, good communication skills and the ability to assess experimental results critically.

For more information on the Master’s program, click here
For more information on the PhD program, click here

GRE

  • The GRE is recommended for candidates who have completed their university studies outside of Canada and are applying for the PhD program. The General GRE, Computer Science-specific GRE or both may be taken.

For more information, click here

Supporting Documents

  • Two letters of reference from individuals who can make a judgement regarding the applicant’s educational abilities.
  • Original copies of all post-secondary transcripts that must be sent from the appropriate institutions

PhD Applicants:

  • Those who are funded by a governmental program are required to provide an original signed letter describing the amount of funding and the dates covered by it.

Optional Documents: These are documents that the applicants may send to augment their chances of admission.

  • C.V.
  • Statement of Interest describing research interests in Computer Science and why they interest you

For more information, click here

Other Requiremnts

  • Students before entering their first year (and even before submitting an application) should consult with University staff members to discover research projects that are happening in the Department and must select a potential thesis advisor.
  • Proof of English proficiency if the applicant’s mother tongue is not English. The applicant will need the following minimum scores (scores more than 2 years old are unaccepted):
    • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL):
      • Paper-based test: 660
      • Computer-based test: 250 with a 5.0 essay rating
      • Internet-based test: 100 total with a minimum of 26 on writing and speaking
    • Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB): 90 with at least 3 in speaking and no score under 80
    • International English Language Testing System (IELTS): 7.5
    • Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) Assessment: 70 overall, 70 in writing and speaking with no score under 60
    • University of Guelph English Language Certificate: Advanced Level
  • Proof of Canadian status. International applicants will need photocopies of the following:
    • Permanent resident card
    • Study permit
    • Citizenship paper or Canadian birth certificate

For more information, click here


Timeline

  • There are no application deadlines per se, although applicants should follow the following guideline:
    • International Students: Applicants should apply at least 9 months in advance before the beginning of the semester (spaces for the Fall semester typically fill up by March).
  • February 1: Deadline for departmental funding for the September semester

For more information, click here and here

Tuition 2009-2010

  • Canadian Student
    • First Year Tuition (full-time): $ 6,670
    • Compulsory Fees (dental & drug plan, athletic fees, bus pass, etc.): $ 1,184
  • International Student
    • First Year Tuition (full-time): $ 15,714
    • Compulsory Fees (dental & drug plan, athletic fees, bus pass, etc.): $ 1,184
    • Health Insurance (UHIP) (based on single coverage: $ 756
  • Aboriginal/Native American students from the U.S. can be exempt from paying International fees if they identify themselves as Aboriginal or Native American on their application form.
  • All Students
    • Application fee: $ 100.00 (Found here)
    • Cost of Living (if applicable):
      • Room & Board: $ 9,500 – $ 14,385
      • Clothes: $ 500 – $ 1,200
      • Transportation: $ 400 – $ 1,200
      • Books: $ 800 – $ 1,800
      • Miscellaneous: $ 500 – $ 1,300

For more information on tuition, click here
For information on employment services, click here
For information on internal awards and financial assistance, click here
For information on external awards, click here

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