Program Overview
The Computer Science at Dalhousie University is a MSc programme in Computer Science & IT over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of computer science & it. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Computer Science programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Canada and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 19,034 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 9,830 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Halifax, Canada
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Computer Science programme are prepared for diverse careers in computer science & it:
- Software Engineer / Developer
- Data Scientist
- Machine Learning Engineer
- IT Project Manager
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Cloud Solutions Architect
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Visual Analytics
- Text and Data Analytics
- Networks and Security
- Wireless networks and Security
- Human-Computer Interaction and Ubiquitous Computing
- Visualization, New Media and Image Processing
- Mobile Graphics
- Theory and Algorithms
- Genetic Algorithms and Evolutionary Computing
- Bioinformatics
- Health Informatics
- Autonomous Robots
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission Requirements
Candidates must satisfy the general requirements for admission to the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
To be admitted to the MCSc or MACSc all students must have completed an undergraduate program in Computer Science with high standing. Students with high standing in a non-computer science undergraduate program may be admitted to the MACSc program with an additional requirement of core undergraduate Computer Science courses in addition to the graduate Computer Science courses.
To be admitted to the PhD program all students must have completed a thesis-based Master\'s degree in Computer Science.
Admission Criteria
- Four-year Bachelors degree
- Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 (B average) in the last 60 credit hours of study
- Degree granted by university of recognized standing
English language proficiency
Students for whom English is not their first language and who did not complete their previous degree at an English-speaking university will need to submit proof of English language proficiency.
Dalhousie accepts a number of different English proficiency test scores:
- Internet-based TOEFL: 92
- Written TOEFL: 580
- MELAB: 85
- IELTS: 7
- CanTest: 4.5 (with no band score lower than 4.0)
- CAEL: 70 with no band score lower than 60
- Dalhousie College of Continuing Education (CCE):A-
Application process
Complete the graduate application form (online application or print [PDF - 128kB])
Pay $100 application fee
Submit supporting documents directly to the academic department to which you are applying:
- An official academic transcript for each post-secondary institution attended, sent directly from the host university in a sealed envelope (a notarized translation is also required for each non-English transcriptin addition to an original transcript sent directly from the host university in a sealed envelope). Notarized copies will not be accepted.
- Two academic reference letters, either through the electronic reference system in the online application or by paper
- Other supplementary documentation, such as English language proficiency scores, GMAT, GRE, CV, statement of intent, statement of research interests, portfolio, etc. as required by your department
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 19,034 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 9,830 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 19,034 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 9,830 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Dalhousie University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Dalhousie University
Dalhousie University
Halifax, Canada
public research university in Nova Scotia, Canada
University Profile- Application Deadline Jan, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
