Computer Science - Master [1 Years]
$23,541 /Yr On-campus full_time

Master of Science [M.S] Computer Science

  • The University of Regina offers MSc in Computer Science with a duration of 2 years (4 terms) program.
  • This program is offered on a full-time basis.
  • This program contains four options: course work, thesis, co-op, or project option.
  • The MSc in Computer Science program focuses on the following areas of research:
    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Databases and Information Retrieval
    • Graphics, Image, and Audio Processing
    • Multimedia, and Software Engineering.
    • Cyber Security 
    • Blockchain
    • Big Data.
  • Students are enrolled in a Co-op route in their program of study and receive a letter from the Co-op office.
  • Students can go for an internship during their last year of study.
  • The student-to-faculty ratio for the computer science program is 20:1.
  • This course is accredited by CIPSAC (Canadian Information Processing Society).
  • Students may complete a Master's thesis route by undertaking 15 credits of coursework as well as 15 credits of thesis research together with the thesis defense.
  • Students opting for the project route are required to complete  21 credits of coursework, 9 credits of professionally oriented project research, and project defense with 7 courses.
  • Students may complete a Master's co-op route by undertaking 21 credits of coursework, 12 credits of project research, and 3 credits of co-op education placement project report, presentation, and defense.
  • Placements/Job opportunities after MSc Computing Science are  Network Administrator, Database Administrator, Software Programmer, QA Tester, etc.
  • The average salary goes up to 49,500 USD after completing this program.

Tution & Application Fees

Year Year 1 Year 2
Tuition Fees $23541 $23541
Total Fees $23541 $23541

Examinations

Exam Type Exam Name Score Out of Score Exam Level
TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language 70 120 3
IELTS International English Language Testing System 6.5 9 3
PTE Pearson Test of English 59 90 3
GRE Graduate Record Examination 328 340 2
Duolingo Duolingo 110 160 1

Academic Eligibility:

  • Students have a graduating average of at least 70 percent from a four-year bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent.
  • The related fields include a UG degree in computer science programs are software security, data security, agent-oriented software engineering, software reuse, Software Engineering, and Web Intelligence.
  • GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 (B grade).
  • Students must be qualified in IELTS or TOEFL and GRE to get admission in this program.

Others:

Students without related academic experience or work experience are encouraged to apply for the computer science program. The student needs to complete the following courses:

  • Electronic Systems Engineering
  • Database
  • Algorithms

Indian Student Eligibility

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

  • Students have to complete a four-year undergraduate degree in a relevant field.
  • Students with a marginally lower four-year average may be accepted if their performance in the last two complete years is significantly higher (75% or more).
  • 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.