Overview

The Computer Science program from St. Francis Xavier University (StFX) will well equip our graduate students both for working in industry and also for continuing in a university-based research career.

Careers

Job opportunities are virtually endless. They include work in software engineering, technology development such as robotics, computer vision and artificial intelligence and forensic research. Computer Science jobs are among the highest paid and have the highest job satisfaction.
Most analysts predict that the number of people trained for jobs in the computing industry will fall far short of the employment demand. As a result of this shortfall, job prospects for graduates in Computer Science are expected to remain excellent.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Computing Literacy and Coding for Problem Solving

Computer Application Technology

Programming

Programming and Data Structures

Social Issues in the Information Age

Data Science

Coding for Health Analytics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-30 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-06 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

115

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

60

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

45 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Antigonish, Canada

Disciplines

Computer Sciences Software Engineering Artificial Intelligence View 100 other Masters in Computer Sciences in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.3

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

115

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

60

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application for Graduate Studies completed online and application fee payment made.

Complete this supplemental application.

Complete Statement of Intent.

Please ensure that you provide the two referees you have named in this supplemental form with the “Reference Form” and your StFX Student number.

One official copy of your transcript from each post-secondary institution attended.

Resume/CV

Evidence of English proficiency if your first language is not English.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

8365 CAD / year

≈ 8365 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

8365 CAD / year

≈ 8365 CAD / year

Living costs

Antigonish

Canada

1080 - 1710 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Antigonish

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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