Supervisors
Learn about faculty available to supervise this degree.
Please note: additional supervisors may be available. Contact the program for more information.
Cutting-edge companies such as Google and Apple have sought out graduates of the Computer Science program, which aims to give students the skills they need for careers ranging from private industry to academic positions at advanced research centres and universities. It helps students build skills and novel ideas for designing and implementing software, as well as find new ways to use computers, develop effective algorithms to solve computing problems, and plan and manage organizational technology infrastructure. As a program that usually takes about four years for an MSc graduate to complete, the degree requires course work, a single-authored scientific paper, and an oral candidacy exam, as well as submission and successful defense of a thesis.
Technology sector, business start-ups, computer science research, academia, IT, software development.
A PhD in computer science is usually considered a final degree.
Students are required to prepare a thesis and successfully defend in an open oral defense.
Four years full-time
A supervisor is required, but is not required prior to the start of the program
See the Graduate Calendar for information on fees and fee regulations, and for information on awards and financial assistance.
Learn about faculty available to supervise this degree.
Please note: additional supervisors may be available. Contact the program for more information.
A minimum of 3.3 GPA on a 4.0 point system, over the past two years of full-time study (a minimum of 10 full-course equivalents or 60 units) of the undergraduate degree. Post-degree CS courses may be considered when calculating GPA. Exceptions to GPA requirement may be considered for those with demonstrated research excellence.
A thesis-based MSc., or equivalent from a recognized institution.
None
Two reference letters from within the 12-month period prior to application.
Optional: Special consideration will be given to those with GRE scores of at least 600 verbal, 750 quantitative, and 720 analytical (5.5 in the new format). Applicants from outside Canada are expected to apply with GRE scores.
Students are required to have completed 3rd or 4th year undergraduate courses in each of the following areas:
An applicant whose primary language is not English may fulfill the English language proficiency requirement in one of the following ways:
For admission on September 1:
For admission on January 1:
If you're not a Canadian or permanent resident, or if you have international credentials, make sure to learn about international requirements
602 ICT Building
856 Campus Place NW
Calgary, ABT2N 1N4
403.220.3528
University of Calgary
2500 University Drive NW
Calgary, AB, T2N 1N4
If you're interested in this program, you might want to explore other UCalgary programs.