Master of Computer Science in Applied Artificial Intelligence

Master of Computer Science in Applied Artificial Intelligence is a postgraduate (master's) course in data science & ai at University of Niagara Falls Canada in Niagara Falls, Canada. It takes 18 months, with intakes in September; January; April; July.

University of Niagara Falls Canada is a private institution. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.

Tuition for international students is C$30,000 a year, about ₹20.1 lakh. Over 1.5 years that is roughly C$45,000 (≈ ₹30.1 lakh) before any yearly increase.

UNF tuition table (fee year not stated, read Oct 2026): 45 credits at CAD 1,000 per credit = CAD 45,000 in total, spread over 18 months. Mandatory per-credit fees and health insurance (CAD 160 a term) are extra

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 University of Niagara Falls Canada for master's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.

• Master of Data Analytics: a four-year honours-standard bachelor's degree with a CGPA of 3.0 on a 4.33 scale, plus at least two statistics or quantitative methods courses. No GRE.
• A Graduate Foundation Program and an MCS Bridge Program are offered for applicants who need preparation.

For this course: IELTS Academic 6.5 (writing 6.0); PTE 61 (writing 60); TOEFL iBT 88; Duolingo 120.

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This course starts in: September; January; April; July.

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.

• Official Class X and XII (and degree) transcripts, with certified English translations if needed
• Copy of your high school diploma or degree certificate
• Proof of English proficiency, if applicable
• CV and statement of purpose (needed for some awards)
• Valid passport

• UNF NextGen Leaders Entrance Award

  UG and PG

  Value: Amount not shown on the awards page

  Automatic for international applicants who are not residents of China, Hong Kong or Taiwan.

  Official page

• UNF Applied Intelligence Scholarship

  Not specified

  Value: CAD 3,000 tuition credit, applied in Term 2

  Interest or experience in AI, emerging technology or healthcare innovation shown in your CV and statement of purpose; complete the PAL Validation Survey and pay the tuition deposit between 1 August and 30 November 2026. Fall 2026, Winter 2027 or Spring 2027 intakes; up to 200 awards, first come, first served.

  Official page

• UNF President's Academic Distinction List

  Current students

  Value: CAD 1,000 tuition credit per term

  Full-time students with a term GPA of 4.00 or higher; reviewed automatically.

  Official page

The University of Niagara Falls Canada (UNF) is a private university with its campus on Queen Street in downtown Niagara Falls, Ontario. It says it operates independently and has no link with Niagara University. It offers a four-year Honours Bachelor of Business Administration (majors in Digital Economy and Digital Marketing), honours science degrees in biomedical and bioveterinary sciences, and master's degrees such as the Master of Data Analytics, Master of Computer Science in Applied Artificial Intelligence, Master of Management and Master of Health Care Management.

UNF charges tuition per credit, in Canadian dollars. International students pay CAD 667 a credit for the HBBA (CAD 80,040 for 120 credits), CAD 1,000 a credit for the biomedical and bioveterinary science degrees, and CAD 875 to 1,000 a credit for master's degrees (CAD 39,375 to 48,000 in total). UNF says some entrance awards can cut tuition by up to 30% for the whole programme.

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 University of Niagara Falls Canada

• Master of Data Analytics18 months · C$32,000 / year
• Master of Management18 months · C$28,500 / year
• Master of Health Care Management18 months · C$28,500 / year
• Honours Bachelor of Business Administration4 years (48 months, 120 credits) · C$20,010 / year
• Honours Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences4 years (48 months, 120 credits) · C$30,000 / year
• Honours Bachelor of Science in Bioveterinary Science4 years (48 months, 120 credits) · C$30,000 / 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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