Overview
The Computer Science program at the University of Calgary helps students build skills and novel ideas for designing and implementing software, as well as find new ways to use computers, develop effective algorithms to solve computing problems, and plan and manage organizational technology infrastructure.
Outcomes
Technology sector, business start-ups, computer science research, academia, IT, software development. A PhD in computer science is usually considered a final degree.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Research Methodology in Computer Science
- Artificial Intelligence
- Databases
- Computer Graphics
- Scientific Computing
- HCI and Visualization
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Computer Sciences View 48 other PhDs in Computer Sciences in CanadaAcademic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
GPA
- A minimum of 3.3 GPA on a 4.0 point system, over the past two years of full-time study (a minimum of 10 full-course equivalents or 60 units) of the undergraduate degree. Post-degree CS courses may be considered when calculating GPA.
- demonstrated research excellence, or
- GRE General scores of at least 600 verbal and 750 quantitative and either 720 analytical (old test format) or 5.5 (new test format)
- A thesis-based MSc., or equivalent from a recognized institution.
- Two reference letters from within the 12-month period prior to application.
- Applicants from outside Canada are expected to apply with GRE scores.
Tuition Fee
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International
5604 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2802 CAD per semester during 48 months. -
National
2402 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1201 CAD per semester during 48 months.
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Living costs for Calgary
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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