Thunder Bay,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Computer Science (Course) in Toronto Canada | Lakehead University
Lakehead University
|
Toronto Canada
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
24,720
(c. USD17,742.68)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
Computer Science merges the intellectual rigor of a developing field with the dynamism of cutting-edge technology. For more than 25 years, Lakehead University has fostered a vibrant computer science community. The department is located in the Advanced Technology and Academic Centre (ATAC), a modern facility that serves as the hub for the university's computing initiatives. Students and faculty enjoy access to top-tier resources, including smart classrooms, specialized labs, and advanced technologies like Virtual Reality and Parallel Computing. The Master's program offers students the chance to delve into comprehensive advanced studies while pursuing research tailored to their goals.
Students can choose from three program pathways:
Course-Based Master's (1 year): Focused on coursework designed to meet IT industry demands
Project-Based Master's (2 years): Combines industry-aligned courses with a modest research component
Thesis-Based Master's (2 years): Emphasizes in-depth research with reduced coursework
While the Course-Based option doesn't lead to PhD studies, both the Project and Thesis tracks prepare students for advanced graduate work and may include Co-op opportunities for practical industry experience.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants for admission must be graduates of a recognized university, college, or institute as well as show evidence of scholarly achievement. Except where otherwise stated in the Admission Requirements of a particular program, degree students must have a four year bachelor's degree or its equivalent with at least second class standing (B) based on their last 20 half courses or equivalent.
An applicant holding a degree other than one in the discipline area to which admission is sought will be considered on the basis of courses taken and academic standing. A Qualifying Year at the undergraduate level may be required to meet the admission standards. Courses taken as part of a Qualifying Year can not be used as credit towards a graduate degree.
A student entering the Master's program is expected to have at least a B average in an Honours Computer Science program or equivalent from an accredited university and the necessary undergraduate prerequisites for the graduate courses to be completed.
Our minimum admission requirement for international applicants is 75% or 3.0 on a 4 point Canadian scale, with an accredited university degree equivalent to a Lakehead University 4 year degree.
IELTS - Minimum Score: 6.5 (no individual score less than 6.0).
TOEFL - Minimum Score for Internet Based Test (iBT): 80 (no component score less than 19).Minimum Score for Computer Based Test (cBT): 213 (no component score less than 17. Minimum Score for Paper Based Test (pBT) when Speaking is present: 550 (no component score less than 50.The revised pBT is not accepted as Speaking is no longer a category.
DuoLingo English Test - Minimum Score 110
Michigan English Test (MET) - Minimum Score 85
An applicant holding a degree other than one in the discipline area to which admission is sought will be considered on the basis of courses taken and academic standing. A Qualifying Year at the undergraduate level may be required to meet the admission standards. Courses taken as part of a Qualifying Year can not be used as credit towards a graduate degree.
A student entering the Master's program is expected to have at least a B average in an Honours Computer Science program or equivalent from an accredited university and the necessary undergraduate prerequisites for the graduate courses to be completed.
Our minimum admission requirement for international applicants is 75% or 3.0 on a 4 point Canadian scale, with an accredited university degree equivalent to a Lakehead University 4 year degree.
IELTS - Minimum Score: 6.5 (no individual score less than 6.0).
TOEFL - Minimum Score for Internet Based Test (iBT): 80 (no component score less than 19).Minimum Score for Computer Based Test (cBT): 213 (no component score less than 17. Minimum Score for Paper Based Test (pBT) when Speaking is present: 550 (no component score less than 50.The revised pBT is not accepted as Speaking is no longer a category.
DuoLingo English Test - Minimum Score 110
Michigan English Test (MET) - Minimum Score 85
Tuition
CAD
24,720