About the course

The UBC Department of Computer Science, established in May 1968, is one of the top computer science departments in North America. Recognized internationally for excellence in research and teaching with a conscious focus on interdisciplinary programs, the Department encourages diversity both within its community and areas of study, and plays a leadership role in research, teaching and outreach activities to champion the understanding and integration of Computer Science within all aspects of society. For those students contemplating advanced studies in computer science at UBC, completing a master's degree before continuing to the PhD program confers several advantages. The two-year period of the master's first helps students decide whether a research career is the right career choice for them. If it is, taking this time helps give them the skills needed to pursue independent research. Second, the research experience gained can be very valuable as student work toward picking a PhD topic, as most professors in the department prefer that students shoulder this choice on their own. Third, a student who completes a master's degree and decides to work in industry prior to embarking on the full PhD has the opportunity to apply his or her skills and master's level education in the field and to take advantage of jobs that have attractive starting salaries. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 2 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Term 2 (January), 2024	Vancouver
Term 1 (September), 2024	Vancouver
Term 2 (January), 2025	Vancouver
Term 1 (September), 2025	Vancouver
Term 2 (January), 2026	Vancouver

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of British Columbia

The fundamental requirement is that you must have sufficient background for graduate studies in computer science. Most applicants demonstrate that they meet this requirement by holding a degree academically equivalent to a UBC four-year Bachelor's degree (or more advanced degrees) in Computer Science. If you do not have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, there are other ways to meet this requirement.

　　Applicants to the Master's Program should hold a degree academically equivalent to a UBC four-year Bachelor's degree. Please refer to the above links for the grade requirement for a specific country.

　　Applicants holding a Bachelor's degree, but not in computer science

　　We also welcome applications from outstanding candidates from other fields, provided they have sufficient background. For example, someone with a Bachelor's or higher degree in a related field (e.g. Mathematics, Statistics, Electrical Engineering, etc.) who has done sufficient computer science coursework would likely meet this requirement. Someone with a more unusual background are also welcome to apply, but there should be strong evidence of a sophisticated grasp of computer science: for example, substantial work experience as a software engineer or architect, or involvement in research projects with a significant computational component. When considering an application, the Computer Science department normally expects that an applicant has successfully completed the list of required undergraduate courses or their equivalents at other institutions.

　　TOEFL iBT scores of at least 100. A minimum overall band score of 7.0 is required, with a minimum score of 6.5 in each component of the academic (NOT general) IELTS test.

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 100.0

　　

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