Master of Data Science (MDS)

Master of Data Science (MDS) is a postgraduate (master's) course in data science & ai at university-of-guelph in Guelph, Canada. It takes 12 months full-time (3 semesters); part-time up to 6 semesters, with intakes in September (international deadline in February).

university-of-guelph is a public institution, ranked =546 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$46,305 a year, about ₹31 lakh.

2026-27 international rate of CAD 15,435 per semester × 3 semesters (full-time programme total); compulsory fees extra

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 university-of-guelph for master's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.

• Master of Data Science: an honours bachelor's degree with at least a 75% (B) average in the last four semesters, and a background in data science, computer science, mathematics or statistics (or equivalent programming and statistics knowledge).
• Guelph's graduate pages ask for an honours bachelor's degree or equivalent; confirm with the programme how a three-year Indian degree is assessed.

For this course: Valid English test required unless you hold a degree from an English-speaking country (committee approval).

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This course starts in: September (international deadline in February).

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, with any details the board needs to verify them (undergraduate)
• Degree transcripts and certificate (graduate)
• English test score, unless you have four or more years of English-medium study
• Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) for the study permit, issued after you accept your offer

• President's International Entrance Scholarship (95%+)

  Undergraduate (international)

  Value: CAD 20,000 in Year 1 plus CAD 7,500 a year in Years 2–4 (CAD 42,500 total)

  Guaranteed for an admission average of 95.0% or more; no application. Renewal needs full-time study and an 80% average.

  Official page

• President's International Entrance Scholarship (70–94.9%)

  Undergraduate (international)

  Value: CAD 10,000–16,000 in Year 1 plus CAD 7,500 a year in Years 2–4 (CAD 32,500–38,500 total)

  Guaranteed: CAD 16,000 for 90–94.9%, CAD 13,000 for 85–89.9%, CAD 10,000 for 70–84.9%. Same renewal rules.

  Official page

• Dr. Franco J. Vaccarino President's Scholarship

  Undergraduate (international)

  Value: CAD 42,500, with guaranteed first-year residence

  Two awards for top international students with academic excellence and community contribution. Apply by 8 March 2027.

  Official page

The University of Guelph is a public research university in Guelph, Ontario, about 100 km west of Toronto. It was founded in 1964 from older agricultural and veterinary colleges and has more than 1,900 international students from over 140 countries.

Guelph is known for agriculture, food science, veterinary medicine and life sciences, and also teaches computer science, software engineering, engineering and business through the Lang School. Most computing and engineering degrees are five-year co-op programmes with five work terms.

Data Science & AI courses at other universities in Canada

• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (Graduate Certificate)cambrian-college1 year (2 semesters), capstone project · C$19,436 / year
• Master of Artificial Intelligence and Business Analyticscape-breton-university16 months (36 credits), in person; 420-hour internship or master's project · C$26,396 / year
• MSc in Business Analytics and Technology ManagementConcordia University2 years (45 credits, thesis); co-op option · C$20,211 / year
• Data Analytics (Post-Degree Diploma)douglas-college1 year (30 credits) · C$19,875 / year
• Data Analytics (Ontario College Graduate Certificate)fanshawe-college30 weeks (2 terms) · C$18,607 / year
• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (Graduate Certificate)fanshawe-college3 terms · C$18,920 / year

More courses at university-of-guelph

• Bachelor of Computing (BComp) – Computer Science4 years; 5 years with co-op (five work terms) · C$58,807 / year
• Bachelor of Computing (BComp) – Software Engineering5 years with co-op (five work terms); areas of emphasis in AI, cybersecurity, data science or UX · C$58,807 / year
• Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) – Computer Engineering5 years with co-op (five work terms); direct entry · C$66,099 / year
• Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) – Mechanical Engineering5 years with co-op (five work terms) · C$66,099 / year
• Bachelor of Commerce (BComm) – Accounting4 years; co-op option (16 months of work) · C$57,112 / year
• Bachelor of Commerce (BComm) – Hospitality and Tourism Management4 years with a 12-month co-op; 3-year accelerated option · C$57,112 / 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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