OpenFieldMcMaster Master of Science (MSc) in Computer Science (Thesis)
Two-year thesis-based Master of Science degree providing foundational graduate research training and original software or algorithmic investigations under faculty supervision.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Four-year Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or closely related quantitative field with B+ (78%) average.
- English language proficiency
- Academic IELTS 7.0 overall (6.5 in each subscore) or TOEFL iBT 92.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Demonstrated coursework excellence in algorithms, operating systems, and discrete mathematics.
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic reference letters.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Guaranteed minimum financial support package of CAD $22,000/year for 2 years (6 terms)
- Application fee
- CAD $110 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Offset by graduate research stipends and teaching assistantships.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 31, 2027 (Fall admission deadline)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official McMaster University documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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