Bachelor of Science in Data Science (Major or Honours)

Bachelor of Science in Data Science (Major or Honours) is a undergraduate (bachelor's) course in data science & ai at St. Francis Xavier University in Antigonish, Canada. It takes Four-year bachelor's; co-op available, with intakes in September (apply by 30 May 2027); January.

St. Francis Xavier University is a public institution, ranked 2nd in Canada for reputation in the Maclean's University Rankings (small university category, as quoted by StFX) 2027. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.

Tuition for international students is C$22,100 a year, about ₹14.8 lakh.

2026-27: tuition CAD 10,340 + International Student Fee CAD 11,760 for 24–30 credits; with health, dental and other mandatory fees the total is about CAD 24,958. 2027-28 fees not yet published

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
• Statistician
• Machine learning engineer
• Database administrator
• Operational researcher

Employers hiring for these roles worldwide

• Amazon
• Google
• Microsoft
• Meta
• Spotify
• Uber
• Booking.com
• JPMorgan Chase
• Mastercard
• Accenture

General entry requirements at St. Francis Xavier University for bachelor's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.

• StFX accepts CBSE, CISCE (ICSE/ISC) and state board Secondary and Senior Secondary certificates.
• Minimum overall Class 12 average of 70%, with no required subject below 65%. Limited-enrolment programmes such as Nursing need more.
• BBA needs English and Maths; BSc (including Computer Science and Data Science) needs English, Maths (pre-calculus or calculus) and two sciences; Nursing needs English, Maths, Chemistry and Biology.
• International deadline for September 2027 is 30 May 2027; for January 2028 it is 30 September 2027.

For this course: English test needed if English is not your first language; scores not shown on the programme page, check with Admissions.

Need a score? IELTS and PTE coaching is available with us.

This course starts in: September (apply by 30 May 2027); January.

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 mark sheets
• Bachelor's transcripts and degree certificate (diplomas and master's)
• English test score if English is not your first language
• Application fee of CAD 100

• National Entrance Scholarships

  First-year undergraduate

  Value: CAD 5,000 (85–89.9%), CAD 7,000 (90–95.9%) or CAD 12,000 (96%+), paid over four years

  Automatic consideration for full-time first-year students with a final average of 85% or more. Listed as open to all students; confirm with StFX that this includes your board.

  Official page

• Schwartz National Scholars

  First-year BBA

  Value: CAD 80,000 (CAD 20,000 a year for four years)

  Open to all nationalities. Full-time first-year BBA students with at least 90%, leadership and service. Separate application.

  Official page

• Faye and David Huestis Family Foundation Scholarship

  First-year undergraduate

  Value: CAD 5,000, one year

  Open to all nationalities. Full-time first-year students with at least 85%, leadership and service.

  Official page

• StFX Alumni Association Scholarship

  First-year undergraduate

  Value: CAD 2,000, one year

  Open to all nationalities, minimum 80% average.

  Official page

St. Francis Xavier University (StFX) is a public university in the small town of Antigonish, Nova Scotia. It calls itself one of the oldest universities in Atlantic Canada and is known for teaching quality, small classes and its X-ring, which graduates wear.

StFX is mainly an undergraduate university, with business (Gerald Schwartz School of Business), science, arts, nursing and education faculties. It also runs a small group of graduate programmes, including a two-year Master of Applied Computer Science with an optional eight-month paid co-op.

Data Science & AI courses at other universities in Canada

• Bachelor of Applied Computer ScienceAcadia UniversityFull-time bachelor's; options in software development, game development, data analytics, and mobile and ubiquitous computing · C$25,173 / year
• BBA: Business Technology and AnalyticsBishop's University3 or 4 years · C$29,510 / year
• Health Data Analytics (Diploma)Bow Valley College4 terms (2 years) · C$25,790 / year
• Data Analytics and Research (Enterprise Analysis and Research) (Diploma)Canadore College2 years · C$17,523 / year
• Bachelor of Data Science (BDS)Carleton University4 years (Honours) · C$55,000 / year
• Bachelor of Computer Science – Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning streamCarleton University4 years (Honours); co-op option · C$55,000 / year

More courses at St. Francis Xavier University

• Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Data Science2 years (60 credits); co-op available · C$22,100 / year
• Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Enterprise IT Management2 years; optional 4-month paid co-op · C$22,100 / year
• Master of Applied Computer Science (MACS)2 years full time (course-based); optional 8-month paid co-op · C$17,230 / year
• Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Digital Marketing2 years (48 credits); optional 4-month paid co-op · C$22,100 / year
• Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Business StudiesPost-baccalaureate diploma for degree holders; see the programme page for length · C$22,100 / year
• Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Accounting StudiesPost-baccalaureate diploma for degree holders; see the programme page for length · C$22,100 / 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.

1. St. Francis Xavier University: Bachelor of Science in Data Science (Major or Honours) (opens in a new tab)
2. StFX: home page (By the numbers, Maclean's 2027) (opens in a new tab)
3. StFX: About (opens in a new tab)
4. StFX: Programs (opens in a new tab)
5. StFX: Tuition and fees 2026-27 (opens in a new tab)