MSc Computer Science at Ontario Tech University

Programme overview

The Computer Science master's program is broad based and covers concepts from engineering, science and business with the aim of producing high-quality software professionals. The Master of Science (MSc) in Computer Science is a broad-based program that covers concepts from engineering, science and business with the aim of producing high-quality software professionals. The aim of the MSc program is to produce a new breed of computer science graduates that have a broad background in information technology along with project management and people skills.

Faculty: Science | Duration: Approximately 24 months, based on full-time study | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September, January or May | Location: Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

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Entry requirements

Hold a four-year honours undergraduate degree in computer science, computer engineering, information technology or software engineering from a Canadian university, or its equivalent from a recognized institution. Minimum overall academic standing of a B (GPA: 3.0 on a 4.3 scale or 73 to 76 per cent), with a minimum B average in the last two full-time years (four semesters) of undergraduate work or equivalent.

Domestic applicants: CAD 7,579 a year (2026-2027). Domestic full-time flat-fee tuition, annual amount based on three terms (per-term amount is one third). Flat-fee annual amount (three terms), full-time, 2026-2027; excludes ancillary fees. Source

International applicants: CAD 20,124 a year (2026-2027). International full-time flat-fee tuition, annual amount based on three terms. Flat-fee annual amount (three terms), full-time, 2026-2027; excludes ancillary fees. Source

Graduate intakes: January 2027, May 2027 and September 2027, depending on the programme.

Graduate applications are submitted online through OUAC. Master's deadlines (domestic / international): September 2027 entry: MBAI, MFDA, MITS, MA/MEd Education, MEng programmes and Social Media Communication May 1, 2027 / April 1, 2027; MASc programmes April 1, 2027 / February 1, 2027; MHSc (thesis), MSc Computer Science, Materials Science, Modelling and Computational Science, Applied Bioscience, MA Criminology February 1, 2027 / February 1, 2027; Nursing (MScN) February 1, 2027 (domestic only); Forensic Psychology (MSc) December 1, 2026. January 2027 entry: MASc and MSc programmes September 1, 2026; MBAI, MFDA, MITS, MEd and MEng programmes November 1, 2026 domestic / October 1, 2026 international. May 2027 entry: MASc and MSc programmes January 15, 2027 domestic / November 13, 2026 international; MEd (online) February 15, 2027 domestic / November 13, 2026 international.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.ontariotechu.ca/

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