Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (Saint John) at University of New Brunswick

Programme overview

A global technological evolution is underway and computer scientists are designing and implementing the computer systems that are the bedrock of the modern world. The BScCS is a four-year degree program providing students with a solid foundation in core areas of computing recognized by the Canadian Information Processing Society. The program prepares students for a wide variety of careers in traditional and emerging fields in computing. Offered at the Saint John campus as the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science.

Faculty: Faculty of Science, Applied Science, and Engineering | Duration: four-year | Study mode: full-time (co-op available) | Location: Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada

What you will study

Certificate courses can be taken independently or concurrently with a bachelor degree. Certificate programs offered under the supervision of Computer Science faculty members include:

Career pathways

Graduates pursue: Programmer analyst, Application developer, Software designer, Software quality engineer, Network architect or designer, Database designer, Data scientist, System analyst.

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Application information

Domestic applicants: CAD 10,406 a year (2026-27). Annual full-time tuition for the Fall and Winter terms (2026-27, effective 1 September 2026) from UNB's Computer Science full-time fee sheet, which covers this degree. Excludes mandatory fees, student union health/dental, insurance and other fees listed s Source

International applicants: CAD 22,514 a year (2026-27). Annual full-time tuition for the Fall and Winter terms (2026-27, effective 1 September 2026) from UNB's Computer Science full-time fee sheet, which covers this degree. Excludes mandatory fees, student union health/dental, insurance and other fees listed s Source

UNB follows a semester system with Fall (September), Winter (January) and Summer (May to August) terms; Education (Fredericton), Kinesiology and Nursing have a fall/September intake only.

General application deadline is March 31 for Fall term and November 15 for Winter term; applications for undergraduate scholarships are due March 1. Programs accept fall applications after the deadline while seats remain.

Bachelor of Education, School Years Program and Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood Education (Fredericton): December 1; Concurrent Bachelor of Education (Saint John): January 31; Bachelor of Nursing, LPN-BN Pathway, LPN Bridge and Bachelor of Health Sciences: February 15; Advanced Standing Nursing Program (Moncton): November 15; Bachelor of Social Work: January 31.

The offer of admission must be accepted and the admission deposit paid by May 15.

International applicants: apply before June 1 for Fall (September) term, before October 1 for Winter (January) term and before February 1 for Summer (May to August) term as a guideline; Bachelor of Education (Fredericton and Saint John) December 15; Kinesiology March 31; Nursing February 15.

Apply through the official page: https://www.unb.ca/admissions/application/

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