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Masters in Computer Science in Canada for international students

🇨🇦 Affordable quality, welcoming policies, and a clear path to permanent residency. Here is what a masters in Computer Science there actually involves — costs, entry tests, deadlines and what graduates earn.

Tuition per year
C$15,000 – C$45,000 CAD
Living cost per month
C$1,655 CAD (mid-range city)
Tests accepted
IELTS · TOEFL · GRE
Intakes
Fall (Sep) · Winter (Jan) · Summer (May, limited)
Student visa
Study PermitCAD 150 + biometrics CAD 85
After you graduate
PGWP up to 3 years (program length)

Masters programmes in Computer Science we track in Canada

UniversityProgrammeDurationTuitionDeadlineApply
University of TorontoMScAC Applied Computing16 moCAD 64,000Dec 1Apply

Fees and deadlines are indicative planning figures — always confirm on the university's own admissions page before you apply.

What Computer Science graduates earn in Canada

Median salary
CAD 110,000
Employment rate
91%
Post-study work
3 years

Common roles: Software Engineer, Data Engineer. Employers hiring graduates include Shopify, RBC, Cohere, Wealthsimple. Outlook: high.

How to apply for the 1971 intake

  1. 1Get Letter of Acceptance from a DLI
  2. 2Open a GIC of CAD 20,635 (SDS stream)
  3. 3Get IELTS 6.0+ overall (no band < 6.0) for SDS
  4. 4Pay tuition for first year (recommended)
  5. 5Apply for Study Permit via IRCC portal
  6. 6Give biometrics at a VAC

Frequently asked questions

What does a Masters in Computer Science in Canada cost per year?

Tuition for international students typically runs C$15,000–C$45,000 per year (CAD), with a typical figure around C$25,000. Living costs add roughly C$1,655 a month in a mid-range city. Programmes in our list start from CAD 64,000.

Which tests do I need for a Masters in Computer Science in Canada?

The programmes we track ask for IELTS, TOEFL, GRE. Most Canada universities accept an English test plus, where relevant, a graduate admissions test. Always check the exact minimum score on the programme page.

Can I work in Canada after this degree?

PGWP up to 3 years (program length). In Computer Science, graduates report around 91% employment with a median of CAD 110,000.

When should I apply for the 1971 intake?

Fall (Sep) · Winter (Jan) · Summer (May, limited). Deadlines for the programmes we track fall on Dec 1, so start test prep and documents 8–12 months earlier.

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