Compare 37 Computer Science Master's Programs in Canada

Grad School Navigator tracks 37 Computer Science master's programs in Canada across 25 universities. A typical program takes about 24 months. Start with the ranked programs below, then use Explorer to compare the details that matter to your shortlist.

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Sorted by Grad School Navigator University Rank. Each row also shows QS, Times Higher Education, U.S. News, or Academic Ranking of World Universities positions when available.

  1. 1

    University of Toronto

    Master of Science in Applied Computing (MScAC)

    Application deadline
    Dec 1
    Annual tuition
    $49,302
    Program duration
    16 months
  2. 2

    The University of British Columbia

    Master of Science in Computer Science

    Application deadline
    Jan 6
    Program duration
    24 months
  3. 3

    McGill University

    Master of Science in Computer Science

    Application deadline
    Dec 15 +1
    Program duration
    36 months
  4. 4

    University of Waterloo

    Computer Science - MMath (Quantum Information) at Waterloo

    Application deadline
    Oct 1 +2
    Annual tuition
    $11,236
    Program duration
    24 months
  5. 5

    University of Alberta

    Master in Computing Science

    Application deadline
    Jan 30
    Program duration
    24 months
  6. 6

    McMaster University

    MSc in Computational Science and Engineering

    Application deadline
    May 14 +3
    Program duration
    24 months
  7. 7

    University of Calgary

    Master of Science (MSc) in Computer Science

    Application deadline
    Oct 1 +7
    Program duration
    24 months
  8. 8

    Queen's University

    MSc in Computer Science

    Application deadline
    Jan 15
    Program duration
    24 months
  9. 9

    University of Ottawa

    Master of Computer Science

    Application deadline
    Jan 30
    Program duration
    24 months
  10. 10

    Dalhousie University

    Master of Computer Science

    Application deadline
    Apr 1 +1
    Program duration
    24 months

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The complete list of Computer Science Master's Programs, ranked by their global university rank first.

First programs in this cohort
RankUniversityProgramDuration
#20University of TorontoMaster of Science in Applied Computing (MScAC)16 months
#20University of TorontoMSc Computer Science
#48The University of British ColumbiaMaster of Science in Computer Science24 months
#54McGill UniversityMaster of Science in Computer Science36 months
#54McGill UniversityMaster of Science in Computer Science36 months
#66University of WaterlooComputer Science - MMath (Quantum Information) at Waterloo24 months
#66University of WaterlooMEng in Systems Design Engineering32 months
#107University of AlbertaMaster in Computing Science24 months
#112McMaster UniversityM.Eng Computing and Software24 months
#112McMaster UniversityMaster of Science (MSc) in Computer Science24 months
#112McMaster UniversityMSc in Computational Science and Engineering24 months
#146University of CalgaryMaster of Science (MSc) in Computer Science24 months
#151Western UniversityMSc in Computer Science
#163Queen's UniversityMSc in Computer Science24 months
#201–250University of OttawaMaster of Computer Science24 months
#201–250University of OttawaMaster of Computer Science and Concentration Applied Artificial Intelligence24 months
#201–250Dalhousie UniversityMaster of Computer Science24 months
#201–250Dalhousie UniversityMaster of Digital Innovation (MDI)16 months
#201–250Dalhousie UniversityMSc in Computer Science24 months
#201–250Simon Fraser UniversityMaster of Science in Professional Computer Science20 months
#201–250Simon Fraser UniversityMSc in Computing Science
#251–300University of VictoriaComputer Science (MSc)24 months
#301–400University of SaskatchewanM.Sc in Computer Science20 months
#401–500Univerity of GuelphMSc in Computer Science with AI
#401–500University of GuelphMSc in Computer Science24 months
Carleton UniversityMaster of Computer Science (MCS)24 months
Concordia UniversityMaster of Applied Computer Science (MApCompSc)2 years full-time
Fairleigh Dickinson University VancouverMaster of Science in Applied Computer Science (MSACS)24 months
Lakehead UniversityMS in Computer Science24 months
Laurentian UniversityComputational Sciences (MSc)24 months
New York Institute of Technology (Vancouver)Master of Science in Cybersecurity24 months
Northeastern University VancouverAlign Master of Science in Computer Science
Northeastern University VancouverMaster of Science in Computer Science
Ontario Tech UniversityMSc Computer Science24 months
University of British Columbia- Okanagan campusMaster of Science (MSc) in computer science24 months
University of WindsorMaster of Applied Computing
University of WindsorMSc in Computer Science24 months

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