Master of Information Technology Security (MITS)

Master of Information Technology Security (MITS) is a postgraduate (master's) course in computer science & it at ontario-tech-university in Oshawa, Canada. It takes 24 months (capstone, electives or 12-week internship), with intakes in January; September.

ontario-tech-university is a public institution, ranked 801–1000 in the world in the THE World University Rankings 2027. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.

Tuition for international students is C$24,173 a year, about ₹16.2 lakh. Over 2 years that is roughly C$48,346 (≈ ₹32.4 lakh) before any yearly increase.

2026-27 fee: CA$48,345.30 for 30 credits, divided by 2 years

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.

General entry requirements at ontario-tech-university for master's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.

• Course-based MEng and MEngM degrees need a four-year honours engineering degree with a B average (GPA 3.0 on 4.3, or 73–76%), including a B in the last two years.
• The MBAI needs a four-year degree (business, economics or informatics preferred) with a B average, plus one information systems course and one advanced maths course. Work experience or a strong GMAT can offset a lower GPA.
• MITS needs a four-year degree with a B average and courses in advanced programming, advanced maths and operating systems.
• The MSc in Computer Science needs an available research supervisor, so contact one before you apply.

For this course: IELTS 6.5; TOEFL iBT 4.5 (new scale) or 83; Duolingo 120; CAEL 70.

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This course starts in: January; September.

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 XI and Class XII marksheets (bachelor's)
• Degree transcripts and certificate (master's)
• English test result, or proof of a degree taught in English
• CV (MBAI and research programmes)
• Proof of funds for the study permit

• Graduate entrance scholarships and funding packages (thesis master's)

  Thesis-based master's such as the MSc in Computer Science

  Value: Varies (entrance scholarships, minimum funding packages and assistantships)

  Full-time applicants are considered automatically at admission; no separate application.

  Official page

• Awards of recognition (undergraduate entrance)

  First-year undergraduate

  Value: CA$4,000 (95%+), CA$2,000 (90–94.9%) or CA$1,000 (85–89.9%)

  Based on admission average. Check with Ontario Tech whether your programme and status qualify.

  Official page

Ontario Tech University was founded in 2002 and is based in Oshawa, Ontario. It is a young public university of about 10,000 students, around 12% of them international.

As its name suggests, Ontario Tech is focused on technology: engineering, computer science and AI, IT security, business and IT, and health sciences. Its computer science degree sits in a School of Artificial Intelligence and offers specialisations in AI, data science, interactive computing and software development.

Computer Science & IT courses at other universities in Canada

• Cybersecurity (Ontario College Graduate Certificate, 3224)centennial-college1 year (2 semesters) · C$19,167 / year
• Mobile Applications Development (Ontario College Graduate Certificate, 3223)centennial-college1 year (2 semesters) · C$19,167 / year
• Master of Applied Computer Science (MApCompSc)Concordia University2 years normal full-time (45 credits, course-based); 4- or 8-month co-op option · C$17,888 / year
• Computer and Information Systems (Post-Baccalaureate Diploma)douglas-college2 years (60 credits) · C$19,875 / year
• Cloud Computing Technologies (Postgraduate) T465george-brown-polytechnic3 semesters (including co-op or work-integrated project) · C$19,719 / year
• Cyber Security (Postgraduate) T433george-brown-polytechnic3 semesters · C$28,967 / year

More courses at ontario-tech-university

• Master of Engineering (MEng) in Electrical and Computer Engineering16 months (full time) · C$35,202 / year
• Master of Engineering (MEng) in Software Engineering16 months (full time) · C$35,202 / year
• Master of Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence (MBAI)16 months (internship or capstone) · C$41,023 / year
• Master of Engineering Management (MEngM)16 months (full time) · C$35,202 / year
• Master of Engineering (MEng) in Mechanical Engineering16 months (full time) · C$35,202 / year
• Master of Science (MSc) in Computer ScienceAbout 24 months (courses and thesis) · C$20,124 / 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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