Master of Computer Science (12 months)

Master of Computer Science (12 months) is a postgraduate (master's) course in computer science & it at Algoma University in Sault Ste. Marie, Canada. It takes 12 months over three consecutive semesters, 10 courses, course-based; no work placement, with intakes in January (Winter 2027: apply by 1 December 2026, documents by 15 December 2026).

Algoma 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$25,500 a year, about ₹17.1 lakh.

2026-27 international tuition of CAD 8,500 per semester × 3 semesters; plus CAD 485.51 fees per term

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 Algoma University for master's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.

• A four-year bachelor's degree, or a three-year degree from a NAAC A-accredited institution, with at least 7/10 (B) or equivalent in the final two years. Some programmes ask for more.
• The Master of Computer Science needs a CS or related degree with 70% overall or 75% in the last two years, and set foundation courses. Two or more backlogs in core CS courses lower your chances.
• The MSc in Business Analytics needs a B average and B+ in quantitative subjects; GRE and GMAT are not required.
• Deadlines are earlier for international applicants, e.g. 1 December 2026 for the January 2027 Master of Computer Science.

For this course: IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0); PTE 65 (60 per band); Duolingo 115 (no band below 95); TOEFL iBT 93 (20 per section); CAEL 70.

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This course starts in: January (Winter 2027: apply by 1 December 2026, documents by 15 December 2026).

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
• Class 10 and Class 12 certificates (UG) or degree transcripts (PG)
• English test score (taken within 24 months for master's programmes)
• Optional for master's: personal statement, CV and a WES evaluation

• Entrance awards for Indian students (by Class 12 percentage)

  Undergraduate, first year

  Value: CAD 5,000 (91–100%), CAD 2,500 (81–90%), CAD 1,000 (71–80%), CAD 500 (61–70%)

  Based on Higher Secondary Certificate marks, as listed on Algoma's international admission requirements page. Algoma says amounts may change, so confirm current values.

  Official page

• Chancellor's, President's and Dean's Awards and Award of Excellence

  Undergraduate, first year

  Value: CAD 500 to CAD 5,000 a year (the Chancellor's Award is renewable, up to CAD 20,000)

  International entrance awards by grade band, through the Entrance/Continuing Awards Application (first consideration 1 March). Full-time study and a Social Insurance Number are needed before payment. Under review for 2027-28.

  Official page

Algoma University is a public university in Ontario. It began in 1965 as Algoma College in Sault Ste. Marie and became an independent university in 2008. Its main campus sits on the site of the former Shingwauk Residential School, and it has campuses in downtown Brampton (opened 2009) and Timmins.

Algoma offers more than 30 undergraduate programmes and a growing group of master's degrees, mostly in computer science, business and analytics. Its Brampton campus, in the Greater Toronto Area, runs accelerated business and computer science options.

Computer Science & IT courses at other universities in Canada

• Master of Science in Computer ScienceAcadia University16 months (course route) or 2 years (thesis or project route); optional co-op with two 4-month work terms · C$17,726 / 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 Algoma University

• Master of Computer Science, Data Science and AI Specialization (16 months)16 months, course-based, with a two-part computing project; Brampton and Sault Ste. Marie · C$25,500 / year
• Master of Science in Business Analytics16 months (4 semesters), course-based, with a two-semester analytics capstone project · C$30,450 / year
• Master of Global Business and Economy2 years (4 semesters, no Spring classes), course-based, with a major research project; Brampton or Sault Ste. Marie · C$18,500 / year
• Bachelor of Computer Science4 years; specialisations in Data Science and AI, Computer Game Technology, Mobile Software Engineering and XR Technologies; co-op option; Sault Ste. Marie and Brampton · C$22,601 / year
• Bachelor of Business Administration4 years; accounting specialisation and co-op option; accelerated day, evening or weekend study in Brampton · C$22,601 / year
• Accounting3-year programme · C$22,601 / 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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