University of Calgary M.S. Computer Science Fees, Eligibility, Admission & Deadlines

Calgary, AlbertaLocation
UniversitySchool type
Estd1966established year
30000enrollment
Public
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Master of Science [M.S] (Computer Science)

2 years
Full Time
On Campus
Ranked #201 out of 1200 by THE Global Ranking 2022

$12,349 /Yr

CA$17,151 /Yr
7 Students Applied
2 Students Admitted

Important Alert

  • Application Deadline For Fall 2026 Intake - Apr 1, 2026

Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees$12349 (CAD 17151)

Other Expenses

HeadAvg Cost Per Year
Housing and food$10800 (CAD 15000)
Health Insurance$433 (CAD 601)

Per Credit Fees: $1144

Previous Year Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
2023$7815 (CAD 10854)
2022$9790 (CAD 13597)

Important Dates

*Upcoming dates are tentatively compared to the previous year's dates.

EventApplication Date
Application Deadline For January 2026 Intake Aug 1, 2025
Application Deadline For Fall 2026 Intake Apr 1, 2026

- Students must complete 15 units with a thesis based on original research to graduate.

- Students can get an exception in GPA if they have demonstrated research excellence or with good GRE scores.

- Students need a supervisor for this course.


Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Requirement

A four-year bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent from a recognized institution with a score of at least 3.3 GPA.

English Language Requirements

  • TOEFL(iBT) Minimum Score of 97
  • IELTS Minimum Score of 7.0
  • PTE Minimum score of 68

Application link

Application link

Total Credits

15

Course Duration 

2 Years

Application Fee

Non-refundable $145

Documents Required

  • Online application
  • Non-refundable application fee
  • Transcripts
  • English requirement scores
  • Two letters of reference

Scores Required

7 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

97 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

68 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

145

Application Fees

15

ECTS Credits

TOEFL: Score of 97 (Internet-based, with no section less than 20).

IELTS: Score of 7.0 (minimum of 6.0 in each section).

GRE General scores of at least 600 verbal and 750 quantitative and either 720 analytical (old test format) or 5.5 (new test format)


Ranking

20222021

Times Higher Education logo
Sciences 201 out of 1200 in Global Ranking
( #3 out of 8 in Canada 2022)

Academy Ranking of World Universities logo
Sciences 101 out of 500 in Global Ranking
( #5 out of 21 in Canada 2022)

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TOP Scholarships

Scholarship nameAward amountEligibility
Graduate Award Competition$700 - $36,000Depends on Merit.
Alberta Innovates Graduate Student Scholarships$26,000 Up to two yearsDepends on Merit.

Programs Comparison

ranking# 201 for Computer Science by QS World University 2025
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# 401 for Computer Science by QS World University 2025
application---
exam scoresIELTS - 7/9PTE - 68/90TOEFL - 97/120IELTS - 7/9TOEFL - 100/120Duolingo - 130/160IELTS - 7/9TOEFL - 100/120
documents required#Letter of Recommendation + Statement of Purpose#Letter of Recommendation + Statement of Purpose#Letter of Recommendation + Statement of Purpose
application datesAug 1, 2025 (Application Deadline For January 2026 Intake)
Apr 1, 2026 (Application Deadline For Fall 2026 Intake)
Apr 30, 2025 (Application Deadline For Winter 2026 Intake)
Feb 1, 2026 (Application Deadline For Fall 2026 Intake)
Dec 15, 2025 (Application Deadline for Fall 2026 Intake)
cost to study--Total Cost (Tuition + Living) -USD 22425.12
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Comments


Found 9 Comments

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ikechukwu kingsley
Apr 27, 2023 00:24
I graduated as a Chemical Engineer but drifted into information technology. Can I apply for Msc in Data Science
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Sinbad Chongtham
Apr 27, 2023 07:36

To be eligible for admission to the MSc in Data Science program at the University of Calgary, you must have a four-year bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as computer science, mathematics, statistics, or engineering, with a minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0, or an equivalent degree from a recognized institution. And if English is not your first lamguage, a valid ELP test score is necessary.

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kengne tankam marie paule
Apr 8, 2023 21:40
Can i apply for a MEng in chemical and petroleum engineering with my Bachelor's transcript as an international student ?
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Sinbad Chongtham
Apr 10, 2023 14:05

You can apply for the M.Eng Chemical and Petroleum Engineering proghram of the University of Calgary if you have completed a four-year bachelor’s degree in chemical or petroleum engineering with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a scale of 4.0. You must submit your official transcripts as well as a copy of your cetificate. International students must also submit a valid ELP test score unless eligible for exemption.

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dilpreet kaur
Jan 5, 2023 04:25
is masters in international relations availaible in UOC? for those who had bacholers in english honours of 3 years and passed 12th with 81 % and also have english and french language proficiency ?
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Sinbad Chongtham
Jan 7, 2023 21:19

The University of Calgary offers Masters programs in various academic disciplines. However, the university does not offer masters program in International Relations.

Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

NameScholarship Per StudentLevel of StudyType
Alberta Innovates Graduate Student ScholarshipScholarship per student$ 18,720/Yr$26,000Level Of StudyDoctorateTypeCollege-Specific
Go Clean ScholarshipScholarship per student$ 2,520/Yr$3,500Level Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based
Bharat Petroleum ScholarshipScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyMasterTypeMerit-Based
Business Administration ScholarshipsScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based
Ontario Graduate FellowshipScholarship per student$ 6,390/Yr$8,875Level Of StudyDoctorateTypeMerit-Based
QS Scholarship for Academic ExcellenceScholarship per student$ 7,200/Yr$10,000Level Of StudyMasterTypeMerit-Based

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