Maîtrise en informatique – intelligence artificielle (Master's in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence)

Maîtrise en informatique – intelligence artificielle (Master's in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence) is a postgraduate (master's) course in data science & ai at Université Laval in Quebec City, Canada. It takes 2 years (45 credits, including two internships), with intakes in September (autumn); January (winter).

Université Laval is a public institution, ranked =526 in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2027. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.

Tuition for international students is C$22,724 a year, about ₹15.2 lakh. Over 2 years that is roughly C$45,448 (≈ ₹30.5 lakh) before any yearly increase.

2026–2027 international rate for a course-based master's, 24 credits a year

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

• Machine learning engineer
• Data scientist
• Software engineer
• Applications developer
• Research scientist (maths)
• Data analyst

Employers hiring for these roles worldwide

• Google
• Microsoft
• Meta
• Amazon
• Apple
• NVIDIA
• IBM
• Intel
• Adobe
• SAP

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

• A bachelor's degree in a relevant subject. The AI master's asks for at least 2.67 out of 4.33 or equivalent.
• The MBA in International Management asks for at least 3.22 out of 4.33 (2.8 to 3.21 may be considered) and a bachelor's outside business administration.
• Good written and spoken French is needed for most master's programmes.
• Master's applicants usually send a CV, a motivation letter and assessment reports (references).

For this course: Taught in French (written and spoken French essential); a few courses also run in English.

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This course starts in: September (autumn); January (winter).

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 and certificates
• Degree transcripts and certificate for master's applicants
• French test results (TCF, or DELF/TEF/TFI with a written component) if your schooling was not in French
• English test score for programmes that require one, such as the MBA
• CV, motivation letter and references where the programme asks for them
• Application fee (Laval's first-year budget lists $475 for it)

• Supplemental tuition fee exemption scholarships

  Bachelor's and master's (limited number); all regular doctoral students

  Value: Exemption from the supplemental international fee, so you pay the same tuition as Quebec students

  A limited number of international bachelor's and master's students, and all international students enrolled full time in a regular doctoral programme.

  Official page

• Citizens of the World scholarships

  Research master's and doctorate

  Value: $20,000 or $30,000

  International students entering a research master's or doctorate. One stream rewards academic excellence, the other leadership and involvement.

  Official page

• FSA MBA admission scholarships

  MBA (International Management)

  Value: Average $2,000, some up to $5,000; mobility scholarships of about $2,000

  Admitted MBA students, as described on the programme page.

  Official page

Université Laval in Quebec City grew out of the Séminaire de Québec, founded in 1663, and received a royal charter to award degrees in 1852. It calls itself the first French-language university in North America and has more than 42,500 students today.

Laval is a large research university and ranks among Canada's top ten for research funding. Its Faculté des sciences et de génie runs computer science, software, computer, electrical, mechanical and civil engineering degrees, and many programmes include paid internships.

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 Université Laval

• Baccalauréat en informatique (Bachelor of Computer Science, B.Sc.A.)About 3 years (90 credits), with two paid internships · C$28,233 / year
• Baccalauréat en génie logiciel (Bachelor of Software Engineering)4 years (120 credits), with paid internships · C$28,233 / year
• Baccalauréat en génie informatique (Bachelor of Computer Engineering)4 years (full time) · C$28,233 / year
• Baccalauréat en génie électrique (Bachelor of Electrical Engineering)4 years (full time) · C$28,233 / year
• Baccalauréat en génie mécanique (Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering)4 years (full time) · C$28,233 / year
• Maîtrise en administration des affaires – gestion internationale (MBA, International Management)About 2 years full time (45 credits); can be completed in one year · C$22,724 / 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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