M.C.S at University Of New Brunswick (Fredericton) [UNB], Fredericton Fees, Entry Requirement & Application Deadline

Master of Computer Science [M.C.S] From University of New Brunswick (Fredericton)

Fredericton, NewBrunswickLocation
UniversitySchool type
Estd1785established year
Public
Partner [8 Courses]
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Master of Computer Science [M.C.S]

2 years
Full Time
Co Op & On Campus

Field of Study

$10,938 /Yr

CA$15,192 /Yr

Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees$10938 (CAD 15192)

Other Expenses

HeadAvg Cost Per Year
Room and Board$3942 (CAD 5475)
Food$2700 (CAD 3750)

Previous Year Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
2023$3488 (CAD 4845)
2021$3766 (CAD 5231)

Important Dates

EventApplication Date
Application Deadline For Fall Intake Jan 15, 2025
Application Deadline For Winter Intake Apr 30, 2025
  • University of New Brunswick (Fredericton) offers a Master of Computer Science for a duration of 16-24 months.
  • It is an on-campus, thesis-based program offered on a full-time basis.
  • In this program, students get opportunities for co-op programs.
  • At UNB students will enjoy learning from expert Computer Scientists in a long-standing program.
  • The Faculty of Computer Science (FCS) at the UNB’s Fredericton Campus was the first computer science faculty in Canada. 
  • Students enjoy working and collaborating with top faculty who are nationally and internationally renowned in their field.
  • Recently, the graduates have gone on to work at companies such as IBM, Ciena, Alcatel-Lucent, and Ernst & Young, as well as to careers in academia.
  • The research areas of the program are:
    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Bioinformatics and Computational Science
    • Cloud Computing and Cybersecurity
    • Data Management, Analytics, and Mining
    • Networking, Data Communications, and Wireless
    • Optimization and Algorithmics
    • Software Engineering
  • The department has 19 full-time research faculty on the Fredericton campus.
  • The Faculty has more than 20 laboratories, used for research and instruction in many areas of computer science, and also has one Research Centre: the IBM Centre for Advanced Studies – Atlantic, and one Institute: Canadian Institute for Cybersecurity.
  • The average salary of the program is 54,000 USD.

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

  • Students have to complete a master's degree in Computer Science (or related discipline such as Engineering or Science) from a recognized university.
  • Students have a computer Science background which includes software engineering, data structures, operating systems, algorithms, and computer architecture.
  • Students have a minimum GPA of B for the MCS by Coursework and normally a minimum of B+ for the MCS by thesis/report program.

Indian Student Eligibility

Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:

  • Completed a 4-year UG degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
  • Or, completed a master's degree in a relevant field from a recognized institution.

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.


Scores Required

94 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

7 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

65 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

125 / 160

Avg. Score in

Duolingo


Required Document List

Following are the documents that must be submitted by students:

  • Curriculum Vitae (CV): A professional document that summarizes student's work history, education, skills, and work experience.
  • Transcript: A transcript is documentation of a student's permanent academic record, which usually means all courses taken, all grades received, all honors received, and degrees conferred to a student.
  • Statement of Interest: Student has to fill a description of research interests in the application form.
  • Three References: Employment references include past employers, co-workers, subordinates, or clients. Professional references are people who know students on a professional basis. Academic references are instructors and vocational counselors.
  • ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.

Ranking

20252024202320222021

Times Higher Education logo
Computer Science 301 out of 1001 in Global Ranking
( #10 out of 28 in Canada 2025)

QS World University logo
Computer Science 651 out of 850 in Global Ranking
( #16 out of 25 in Canada 2025)

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Career and Placement after Course

Following are the Job opportunities for students are:

  • Network Administrator
  • Database Administrator
  • Software Programmer
  • QA Tester
  • Game Developer
  • Application Developer
  • Software Marketer
  • Technical Architect


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