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PhD Computer Science at University of New Brunswick

University of New Brunswick, Canada

Programme overview

At UNB you will enjoy learning from cutting-edge expert Computer Scientists in a long-standing program; the Faculty of Computer Science (FCS) at the UNB’s Fredericton Campus was the first computer science faculty in Canada. Our students enjoy working and collaborating with top faculty who are nationally and internationally renowned in their field. Our recent graduates have gone on to work at companies such as IBM, Ciena, Alcatel-Lucent and Ernst & Young, as well as to careers in academia.

Faculty: School of Graduate Studies  |  Duration: 3-4 years  |  Study mode: full-time (co-op available)  |  Intake: Fall (MCS, MACSec, MCSC, PhD), Winter (MCSC, MCS, PhD), Summer (PhD)  |  Location: Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada

Career pathways

At UNB you will enjoy learning from cutting-edge expert Computer Scientists in a long-standing program; the Faculty of Computer Science (FCS) at the UNB’s Fredericton Campus was the first computer science faculty in Canada. Our students enjoy working and collaborating with top faculty who are nationally and internationally renowned in their field.

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Application information

Entry requirements

For Master’s Programs: An undergraduate degree in Computer Science (or equivalent), with a minimum GPA of B+. Students must have a confirmed supervisor at UNB before being accepted into the MCS program. All Master's applicants should have studied the following core areas of computer science: software engineering, data structures, operating systems, algorithm design and computer architecture. For PhD: A research-based Master's degree in Computer Science or related area with first class standing from a recognized University. Students must have a confirmed supervisor at UNB before being accepted

Domestic applicants: CAD 9,282 a year (2026-27). Full-time research-based tuition for three terms (Fall, Winter, Summer; 2026-27, effective 1 September 2026) from UNB's Masters/PhD Computer Science fee sheet; 'Masters/PhD' sheets apply to both degree levels. Excludes mandatory fees, GSA fees, health/den Source

International applicants: CAD 16,623 a year (2026-27). Full-time research-based tuition for three terms (Fall, Winter, Summer; 2026-27, effective 1 September 2026) from UNB's Masters/PhD Computer Science fee sheet; 'Masters/PhD' sheets apply to both degree levels. Excludes mandatory fees, GSA fees, health/den Source

Most graduate students commence their programs in September, but many graduate programs also accept students in January and May.

Graduate applications are submitted online and may be submitted at any time, with deadlines set by each program; the application fee is $65 CAD for domestic and $125 CAD for international applicants (non-refundable).

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

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