About the course

At UNB you will enjoy learning from cutting-edge expert Computer Scientists in a long-standing program, the Faculty of Computer Science (FCS) at the UNB’s Fredericton Campus was the first computer science faculty in Canada. Our students enjoy working and collaborating with top faculty who are nationally and internationally renowned in their field. Our recent graduates have gone on to work at companies such as IBM, Ciena, Alcatel-Lucent and Ernst & Young, as well as to careers in academia. 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: 24 Month(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Winter (January), 2024	Fredericton
Summer (May), 2024	Fredericton
Fall (September), 2024	Fredericton
Fall (September), 2025	Saint John

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of New Brunswick

For Master’s Programs: An undergraduate degree in Computer Science (or equivalent), with a minimum GPA of B+. Students must have a confirmed supervisor at UNB before being accepted into the MCS program.

　　All Master's applicants should have studied the following core areas of computer science: software engineering, data structures, operating systems, algorithm design and computer architecture.

　　For PhD: A research-based Master's degree in Computer Science or related area with first class standing from a recognized University. Students must have a confirmed supervisor at UNB before being accepted into the PhD program.

　　Required application documents:

　　Official transcripts and degree confirmation

　　Three letters of recommendation (at least 2 academic)

　　CV

　　Complete application form

　　Applicants to MCS and PhD programs need to submit a supervisor-student agreement. Applicants looking for a supervisor may start their application and add this agreement later.

　　International applicants whose first language is not English will be required to submit language scores. Examples of minimum acceptable scores include:

　　IELTS (Academic) score of band 7.0 overall and in written

　　TOEFL iBT 94 with 23 in written

　　TOEFL Paper Based (minimum score of 550), including the Test of Written English - TWE (minimum score 4.0)

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 94.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of New Brunswick. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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