Master of Science [M.S] - Master [2 Years]
$46,208 /Yr On-campus full_time

Master of Science [M.S] Computing Science

  • MSc in Computing Science at Simon Fraser University is a 2-year or 5 term teaching program.
  • It is an on-campus, research-intensive program offered on a full-time basis only.
  • The Major components of Computing Science program are:
    • Algorithms and Complexity Theory (including combinatorics)
    • Artificial Intelligence (including logic, natural language processing)
    • Data Mining and Computational Biology
    • Computer graphics, Computer Vision, and Medical Image Analysis
    • Networks and Systems (including software systems)
  • The program consists of 3 options: course work, thesis, or project option for a minimum of 30 units.
  • Students get the opportunity to supplement their academic learning with co-op and study/work abroad.
  • University also provides an option of internship, which students take during their last year.
  • Students choosing the thesis option should complete at least 15 credit hours of graduate work (typically 5 courses).
  • Similarly, students choosing the project option must take at least 24 credit hours of graduate work (typically 8 courses).
  • Students applying for the course option must take at least 30 credit hours of graduate work (typically 10 courses).
  • The student-faculty ratio of this program is 27:1 and the class sizes are favorable for students.
  • Students take instructional and lab courses, in a cohort, and complete work placement through SFU's co-op program.
  • SFU is a mid-sized public research institute that provides the perfect platform for a great learning experience.
  • School of Computing Science at SFU ranks 1st and 2nd according to MacLean’s 2020 and Computer Science Rankings 2020 in Canada respectively.
  • The Research Faculty of the department have received global recognition by winning awards like the Royal Society of Canada fellows, Sloan fellowship, etc.
  • Job opportunities after MSc Computing Science are Network Administrator, Database Administrator, etc and the average salary goes up to 62,105 USD.

Tution & Application Fees

Year Year 1 Year 2
Tuition Fees $45576 $45576
Health Insurance $632 $632
Total Fees $46208 $46208

Examinations

Exam Type Exam Name Score Out of Score Exam Level
TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language 88 120 3
IELTS International English Language Testing System 6.5 9 3
PTE Pearson Test of English 65 90 3
GRE Graduate Record Examination 300 340 2

Academic Eligibility:

  • Students must complete a bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field from a recognized institution.
  • The related fields include a UG degree in computer engineering, engineering science, computational mathematics, applied computing, applied mathematics, computer information systems.
  • A GPA of at least 3.0 (B grade) out of 4.33 is required to be eligible for the program.

Work Experience Eligibility:

  • Students with lower qualifications can apply for the program if they have worked in a software company before.
  • However, the work experience is more useful for students opting for the course-based MSc program.
  • For the thesis-based MSc program, admission is offered based upon publications, participation in research projects, and academic awards.

Others:

Students without related academic experience or work experience students are also encouraged to apply, given they have completed the following courses:

  • Operating Systems
  • Data Structures and Algorithms
  • Database Systems and Structures

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 degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution
  • Or, completed a 3-year UG degree with a first-class from a NAAC-accredited 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 to get admission to this program.