Thunder Bay,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Computer Science (Thesis) 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. USD18,179.36)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 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 maintained a vibrant computer science department. Located in the striking Advanced Technology and Academic Centre (ATAC), the department shares space with many of the university's computing initiatives. Students and faculty enjoy access to modern computing 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 deeply into advanced computer science topics through coursework and personalized research projects.
Students can choose from three program paths:
Course-based Master's (1 year): Focused on industry-relevant coursework
Project-based Master's (2 years): Combines coursework with a focused research project
Thesis-based Master's (2 years): Emphasizes substantial research with fewer courses
While the Course-based option doesn't lead directly to PhD studies, both the Project and Thesis routes prepare students for advanced graduate work and may include Co-op opportunities for valuable 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