Computer Science - MSc - Thesis

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University of Calgary

Canada , Calgary

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesMarch-2026

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 2 year(s)

Tuition Fee

CAD 3,555 / terms

Next Intake March-2026

Computer Science - MSc - Thesis

About

The Computer Science program provides the bedrock for exciting careers at the forefront of innovation in private industry or entrepreneurship. It helps students build skills and novel ideas for designing and implementing software, as well as developing effective algorithms to solve computing problems and plan and manage organizational technology infrastructures. Cutting-edge companies such as Google, Apple, Amazon, Facebook, Autodesk, and Microsoft frequently hire graduates. Alumni are also actively engaged in entrepreneurship, innovation, and creating start-ups.

Completing this program

Core Course: Research Methodology in Computer Science.
Seminar: Students are required to give a departmental seminar on the results of their research.
Software Engineering Specialization: Four additional courses from a list approved by the Department of Computer Science.
Additional Courses: May include Artificial Intelligence, Databases, Computer Graphics, Scientific Computing, HCI and Visualization and others.
Thesis: Students will complete a thesis based on original research.

Specializations

Master of Science (MSc) Thesis-based in Computer Science, Software Engineering Specialization . The specialization is offered jointly through the Department of Computer Science and the Department of Electrical and Software Engineering.
Wearable Technology Interdisciplinary Specialization
Computational Neuroscience Interdisciplinary Specialization

Requirements

Entry Requirements

GPA

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 either:

demonstrated research excellence, or
GRE General scores of at least 600 verbal and 750 quantitative and either 720 analytical (old test format) or 5.5 (new test format)

Minimum education

Four year degree in computer science or another field with 3rd or 4th year courses in the following areas: Theory of Computation; Software Engineering; Systems (OS, Compilers, Distributed Systems, Networking); Application (AI, Graphics, Databases, etc.).

Work samples

None

Documents

Curriculum Vitae
Statement of Purpose

Curriculum Vitae and Statement of Purpose are recommended for M.Sc. Students but not required. You can include with your official documents or you send them via email to the Graduate Science Centre (email: [email protected]). Please include your name and ID# in the email.

Reference letters

Two letters of reference dated within twelve months of the application.

Test scores

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.