OpenFieldMcGill Master of Science in Computer Science
Two-year thesis-based Master of Science degree providing foundational and advanced training in machine learning, computational biology, cryptography, and computer systems with guaranteed graduate student funding.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Mathematics with minimum CGPA 3.2/4.0 in final two years.
- English language proficiency
- Academic IELTS 7.0 overall with no band below 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 100.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Recommended.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Curriculum vitae, statement of purpose, and technical programming portfolio.
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic letters of recommendation.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Fully funded: Guaranteed minimum funding package of CAD $21,000 per year for two years through teaching and research assistantships
- Application fee
- CAD $132.90 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- CAD $10,500/year for international research students (offset by McGill tuition supplements).
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- December 15, 2026 for Fall 2027 cohort admission
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official McGill University documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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