M.Sc. Computational Sciences (course-based)

M.Sc. Computational Sciences (course-based) is a postgraduate (master's) course in data science & ai at Laurentian University in Sudbury, Canada. It takes 2 years (30 credits), with intakes in September (ask Laurentian about January entry).

Laurentian 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$16,355 a year, about ₹11 lakh. Over 2 years that is roughly C$32,711 (≈ ₹21.9 lakh) before any yearly increase.

Laurentian's unofficial 2026-27 first-year estimate for international students; graduate fees (CAD 1,129.78 a year) and UHIP extra. CAD 3,271.09 per 3 credits; estimated full programme CAD 32,710.90

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

• Data scientist
• Data analyst
• Machine learning engineer
• Statistician
• Operational researcher
• Business analyst

Employers hiring for these roles worldwide

• Google
• Amazon
• Microsoft
• Meta
• IBM
• Accenture
• Deloitte
• JPMorgan Chase
• Mastercard
• Booking.com

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

• MBA: a four-year bachelor's degree or equivalent and a GMAT score (600 with a 65% average, 500 with 80%); a GMAT waiver needs about 6 years of intermediate-level experience. Three-year Indian degrees may not meet the four-year rule; check with Laurentian.
• Foreign post-secondary transcripts must be assessed by WES for advanced standing in the MBA.
• Course-based master's programmes such as Computational Sciences and the MEng have their own entry requirements on the programme pages.

For this course: IELTS Academic 6.5 (no band below 6.0); PTE Academic 60; TOEFL iBT 88 (or 4.5 on the new scale); Duolingo 120 (no subscore below 110); CAEL 70.

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This course starts in: September (ask Laurentian about January entry).

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.

• Class 10, Class 11 and Class 12 mark sheets (undergraduate)
• Degree transcripts and WES evaluation (postgraduate, where required)
• English test result taken within 2 years, unless exempt
• GMAT score (MBA)
• Passport; Provincial Attestation Letter and study permit after admission

• International Academic Excellence Scholarship (90–100% average)

  UG

  Value: CAD 15,000 in first year, up to CAD 60,000 in total

  International undergraduates entering without a prior degree, full course load; automatic, no application. Renewable with an average above 80% (90% to keep the same value)

  Official page

• International Academic Excellence Scholarship (80–89.9% average)

  UG

  Value: CAD 10,000 in first year, up to CAD 40,000 in total

  International undergraduates entering without a prior degree; automatic; renewable with an average above 80%

  Official page

• Graduate Teaching Assistantship

  PG

  Value: Paid assistantship (value not stated); up to 2 years for master's students

  Full-time graduate students; new master's students need a B+ (75%) average

  Official page

• International Student Support Bursary

  UG and PG

  Value: Varies; not renewable

  International students in any programme with financial need; application required

  Official page

Laurentian University is a public university in Sudbury, northern Ontario, which teaches in both English and French and has a tricultural (anglophone, francophone and Indigenous) mandate. It offers bachelor's, master's and PhD programmes and is known for mining engineering, earth sciences, sports administration and health programmes. Its history page records a NASA tracking station on campus in the 1960s and Canada's early Sports Administration programme from 1972.

Indian students look at Laurentian for computer science, engineering (mechanical, mining and chemical), business administration, nursing and its MBA and course-based master's degrees. Entry from India asks for 50% in Class 12 with the right subjects, and international undergraduates with 80% or more get automatic scholarships of CAD 10,000 to 15,000 a year. Sudbury is a mid-sized mining city with lakes, about four hours north of Toronto, and living costs are lower than in big Ontario cities.

Data Science & AI courses at other universities in Canada

• Master of Computer Science, Data Science and AI Specialization (16 months)Algoma University16 months, course-based, with a two-part computing project; Brampton and Sault Ste. Marie · C$25,500 / year
• Master of Science in Business AnalyticsAlgoma University16 months (4 semesters), course-based, with a two-semester analytics capstone project · C$30,450 / year
• Artificial Intelligence Software Development (Ontario College Graduate Certificate)Algonquin College1 year (2 terms) full time · C$17,933 / year
• Business Intelligence Systems Infrastructure (Ontario College Graduate Certificate)Algonquin College1 year (2 terms) full time · C$22,024 / year
• Data Management and Analytics (Post-Diploma Certificate)Bow Valley College2 terms; needs a diploma in business administration, IT, engineering or software development, plus programming experience · C$32,240 / year
• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (Graduate Certificate)Cambrian College1 year (2 semesters), capstone project · C$19,436 / year

More courses at Laurentian University

• Computer Science (Bachelor of Computer Science or BSc Honours)4 years (120 credits); optional co-op makes it 5 years · C$30,052 / year
• Master of Business Administration (MBA), on campus2 years (45 credits); a one-year fast track (September to July) for eligible business graduates · C$34,732 / year
• Mechanical Engineering (BEng)Bachelor of Engineering, 36 credits a year · C$41,042 / year
• Mining Engineering (BEng)Bachelor of Engineering, 36 credits a year · C$41,042 / year
• Chemical Engineering (BEng)Bachelor of Engineering, 36 credits a year · C$41,042 / year
• Master of Engineering (course-based), Engineering Science2 years (30 credits) · C$16,679 / 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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