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Overview
Consider our highly regarded MCS or PhD program and choose from one of our many areas of specialization as you join us in our groundbreaking research.
Why research computer science?
Computer Science offered by Dalhousie University permeates nearly all human endeavours, from business and science to entertainment and medicine. You’ll work alongside award-winning professors whose expertise is extensive and varied in three major areas of research: big data analytics and machine learning; systems & networks; and human-computer interaction and visualization. Learn more about our research concentrations.
Graduate students are a vital part of the extensive research conducted in the Faculty of Computer Science. Many of our faculty members are also engaged in industry-related, funded research at the national and international level. Research here is extensive and varied.
As a master's student here, you'll have many opportunities to become involved with the investigation and the development of new knowledge.
Our Faculty's research concentrations include big data analytics & machine learning, systems & networks, and human-computer interaction & visualization.
Your future
A master's in computer science opens the door to a variety of careers and opportunities:
- leading teams in larger companies like Google and Microsoft, or medium-sized companies like T4G
- founding a start-up
- employment in government
- completing a PhD in computer science; or an interdisciplinary PhD
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Visual Analytics
- Text and Data Analytics
- Networks and Security
- Wireless networks and Security
- Human-Computer Interaction and Ubiquitous Computing
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 92
Credits
60 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Business Information Systems Computer Sciences Machine Learning View 132 other Masters in Computer Sciences in CanadaAcademic requirements
GPA 3
English requirements
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 92
Other requirements
General requirements
- Four-year Bachelor’s degree
- Students must have a strong Grade Point Average (GPA) and a four-year undergraduate degree in computer science or a related technical discipline
- Degree granted by university of recognized standing
- Complete the graduate application form (online application)
- Pay $115 application fee
- An official academic transcript and degree certificate (if degree conferral not stated on Transcripts) for each post-secondary institution attended
- Two academic reference letters
Tuition Fee
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International
17733 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 17733 CAD per year during 24 months. -
National
10341 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 10341 CAD per year during 24 months.
Living costs for Halifax
1235 - 1956 CAD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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