Computer Science (Bachelor of Arts and Science)

    Computer Science (Bachelor of Arts and Science)

    Duration4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    CAD 37,276 / Years
    Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026

    Computer Science (Bachelor of Arts and Science)

    About

    Computer science is a stimulating, broad field of study that encompasses everything from theory to application. You can study diverse topics like software engineering, programming languages, robotics, compilers, databases, game design and development, operating systems, artificial intelligence, computational biology, computer vision, and the analysis of algorithms.

    Pursuing an undergraduate degree in Computer Science will strengthen your analytical thinking and creative problem solving skills. You can explore subjects with a wide range of applications — from medicine to business and beyond.

    Computer science is a field teeming with innovation. It plays a pivotal role in our economy, culture and personal lives. Did you know that the first internet search engine was created at McGill’s School of Computer Science in 1987 by Alan Emtage, a McGill alumnus?

    Disciplines

    Pure and applied sciences

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Accepted international credentials


    Applicants are reviewed on their high school transcript with particular emphasis on yearly averages and results in prerequisite subjects (prerequisite subjects must have been completed during the last two years of high school).

    Bologna-signatory countries

    McGill welcomes qualified applicants from throughout Europe, including from schools in Bologna signatory countries. Applicants will be considered for admission into McGill degree programs of similar duration as those at comparable, research-intensive universities in Europe. Accordingly, qualified applicants to the faculties of Arts, Education, and Management at McGill, with a Bologna-compliant diploma that leads to a three-year undergraduate program in Europe, will be admissible to a three-year program at McGill. Students in Management will be required to complete additional mathematics coursework.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 65
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 90

    Career

    An undergraduate degree in Computer Science holds excellent job prospects. Computers and specialized software play a crucial role in business, science, and our personal lives. Many graduates choose to work in software development, consulting, research, and project management. Computer scientists are in demand across a wide range of fields, including business, engineering and medicine.

    You can become a professional:

    • Software developer
    • Web developer
    • Game developer
    • Texture artist
    • AI developer
    • User experience designer

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    37,276 / years

    Computer Science (Bachelor of Arts and Science)

    McGill University

    McGill University

    Canada

    Canada, Montreal