Master of Science in Computer Science

Master of Science in Computer Science is a postgraduate (master's) course in computer science & it at Acadia University in Wolfville, Canada. It takes 16 months (course route) or 2 years (thesis or project route); optional co-op with two 4-month work terms, with intakes in Check start terms and deadlines with Graduate Studies (fall starts usually have an April deadline).

Acadia University is a public institution. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.

Tuition for international students is C$17,726 a year, about ₹11.9 lakh. Over 1.5 years that is roughly C$26,589 (≈ ₹17.8 lakh) before any yearly increase.

2026-27 international tuition per year for a two-year graduate programme (one-year programmes are CAD 25,444.76); plus about CAD 2,181 a year in mandatory, medical/dental and graduate studies fees. Confirm the charge for the 16-month route with Acadia

Living costs near the university

Living costs for Canada as a whole: C$20,000–30,000 a year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

Job roles

• Software engineer
• Web developer
• Data analyst
• Cyber security analyst
• Systems analyst
• UX designer

Employers hiring for these roles worldwide

• Google
• Microsoft
• Amazon
• Apple
• Meta
• IBM
• Oracle
• SAP
• Accenture
• Infosys

General entry requirements at Acadia University for master's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.

• An honours or four-year bachelor's degree, usually with at least a B- (70%) average in major courses over the last two years. Indian applicants with a 3-year degree should check eligibility with Graduate Studies.
• The MSc in Computer Science needs a four-year computer science degree (an honours degree for the thesis route). Research routes need a willing supervisor, so contact faculty early.
• Deadlines vary by programme; fall starts commonly close on 1 April. The graduate application fee is CAD 50 and cannot be waived.

For this course: IELTS Academic 6.5 (no band below 6.0); TOEFL iBT 93 (20); PTE 61 (60); CAEL 70 (60); Duolingo not accepted.

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This course starts in: Check start terms and deadlines with Graduate Studies (fall starts usually have an April deadline).

1. 1Check the entry requirements and the deadline on the official course page.
2. 2Take IELTS, PTE or the test the university accepts, if you need one.
3. 3Prepare your documents: transcripts, statement of purpose, recommendation letters and CV.
4. 4Apply on the university's application portal and pay any application fee.
5. 5Accept your offer, meet any conditions and pay the deposit.
6. 6Apply for your student visa for Canada, then arrange accommodation.

• Valid passport
• Certified and sealed Class 12 transcripts (UG) or official transcripts from every post-secondary institution (PG); WES evaluations and emailed copies are not accepted for graduate study
• English test score if English is not your first language
• Resume, and for graduate programmes references and any statement the programme asks for
• Proof of CAD 20,635 in living funds on top of first-year tuition and travel (graduate page guidance) for the study permit

• Automatic entrance scholarship offer

  Undergraduate, first year

  Value: CAD 500 to CAD 2,500

  Admitted undergraduate applicants are considered automatically. Apply by 1 March.

  Official page

• Renewable high-value scholarships (Chancellor's, Board of Governors', President's)

  Undergraduate, first year

  Value: CAD 7,000 to CAD 10,000 a year (CAD 28,000 to CAD 40,000 over four years)

  Minimum scholarship average of 95%; scholarship forms due 1 March. Listed on Acadia's international entrance scholarships page.

  Official page

• Raymond E. Ivany Merit Award

  Undergraduate, first year

  Value: CAD 5,000

  Entering full-time first-year domestic or international students; essay of up to 500 words and possibly an interview; financial need considered.

  Official page

Acadia University is a public university in Wolfville, Nova Scotia, founded in 1838. It has 3,574 students from nearly 60 countries on a 250-acre campus in the Annapolis Valley, overlooking the Bay of Fundy.

Acadia is mainly an undergraduate university, with more than 200 degree options, 22 degrees with a co-op option and 18 graduate programmes. Its Jodrey School of Computer Science, F.C. Manning School of Business and Ivan Curry School of Engineering cover the subjects Indian students most often ask about.

Computer Science & IT courses at other universities in Canada

• Master of Computer Science (12 months)Algoma University12 months over three consecutive semesters, 10 courses, course-based; no work placement · C$25,500 / year
• Cyber Security Analysis (Ontario College Graduate Certificate)Algonquin College1 year (2 terms) full time · C$18,035 / year
• Cybersecurity (Advanced Diploma)Assiniboine College8 months full-time (60 credits); Brandon, Victoria Avenue East Campus · C$19,195 / year
• Master of Science in Computer Science (course-based)Bishop's University2.5 years; course-based or thesis-based routes, with an internship option · C$29,510 / year
• Software Development (Post-Diploma Certificate)Bow Valley College2 terms; needs a diploma or degree · C$21,964 / year
• Cybersecurity (Ontario College Graduate Certificate, 3224)Centennial College1 year (2 semesters) · C$19,167 / year

More courses at Acadia University

• Bachelor of Computer Science4 years; honours and optional co-op; CIPS-accredited · C$25,173 / year
• Bachelor of Applied Computer ScienceFull-time bachelor's; options in software development, game development, data analytics, and mobile and ubiquitous computing · C$25,173 / year
• Bachelor of Business AdministrationFull-time bachelor's; majors in accounting, finance, marketing, entrepreneurship, business technology management and people management; co-op and honours options · C$25,173 / year
• Engineering: Certificate of Applied Science / Bachelor of Applied ScienceCAS 2 years at Acadia; BASc 3 years. Students usually finish their engineering degree at Dalhousie University · C$25,173 / year
• Bachelor of KinesiologyFull-time bachelor's; accredited by the Canadian Council of University Physical Education and Kinesiology Administrators · C$25,173 / year
• Bachelor of Science in NutritionFull-time bachelor's; dietetics, consumer food, kinesiology and honours options · C$25,173 / year

We researched this page on 28 Oct 2026 from the university's own pages. Fees, entry rules and intakes change every year; confirm them on the official course page before you apply. Listing a course doesn't mean Admission Mantra represents the university.

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