Applicants must meet the following minimum admission requirements of both the University of Guelph and the School of Computer Science (SoCS):
- Four-year honours degree: Admission to the MCTI program requires a four-year honours degree in computer science or computer engineering (or related discipline), or a four-year honours degree in another discipline with a minor in computer science or computer engineering (or related discipline).
Entrants who have a four-year honours degree in another discipline and a minor (or equivalent) in computer science must have taken a minimum of 10 computer science-related courses. Applicants with an honours degree in an unrelated discipline who possess proven skills and working experience in cybersecurity may be considered. - Relevant experience: Relevant experience or background knowledge of Data Communication and Networking and Computer Programming is required. Applicants who do not meet the four-year honours degree requirement and would like their relevant work experience considered for admissions must provide at least one industry reference that speaks directly to the applicant's relevant computing and/or technical cybersecurity skills and knowledge.
- A minimum 'B' average: Applicants are required to have a minimum average of 75% (B) during the previous two years of full-time study for an accredited undergraduate university degree. For information on international degree admission requirements, please see: International Credential Evaluation and select country.
English proficiency test: If your declared first language in your application is not English, you will be required to submit the results of a standardized language test with your application. Please see a list of valid English proficiency tests and required minimum scores.
The proof of English proficiency requirement may only be waived if the applicant has conferred a degree in a country where English is the native language AND, in a university, where English is the language of instruction, which includes Canada, USA, UK, Australia, and New Zealand. Graduate Admissions Committee approval is required.
If you are accepted, your admission would be conditional upon the original test results being sent directly to the Office of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies from the testing centre. The test may not be more than two years old from the start date of the program.
- As the MCTI is a course-based program, a supervisor is NOT required for admission.
Applicants must provide documentation noted on the application page detailing the above, including:
- Academic Transcripts
- A current resume or CV
- Statement of Interest detailing what you are looking to achieve with a graduate degree and what your interests are from a course or project perspective
- Two academic references; professional references are also accepted if you no longer have access to current academic referees, and must be provided from a referee in a supervisory position (references from colleagues will not be accepted)
- A test of English proficiency is required of all applicants whose first language is not English*
*In exceptional circumstances, you may apply to have your test of English proficiency waived. More information can be found under the "Information for International Applicants" tab below, or on the graduate studies webpage. - The GRE is NOT a requirement for admission
Full-time and part-time admission to the MCTI program commence in Fall and Winter semesters.
We will not be able to pre-evaluate any documents, and must receive all the required documentation before your application can be evaluated. If you need further assistance, please contact our Graduate Program Assistant.
Availability is required to attend in-person classes during business hours, after-hours, weekends and off-campus. Use of personal laptop is also required, as per the MCTI Program Laptop Specifications.
