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Master of Applied Computer Science (Co-op Optional) St. Francis Xavier University St. Francis Xavier University, Canada

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CAD 19036

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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CAD 100

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24 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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90

TOEFL

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70%

Min GPA

Program Overview

StFX is pleased to offer a course-based Master of Applied Computer Science (MACS) program, completed over 2 years of full-time study. It is open to students with an undergraduate major in Computer Science, or the equivalent combination of courses. Students will take courses from various computer science sub-disciplines so they will be prepared to work in a variety of professional roles. Students will also have the option to complete an elective, project-based course in a workplace environment or a co-operative education option.

Why Computer Science at STFX?
StFX’s Computer Science program is recognized as the top-ranked program of its kind in Atlantic Canada (Maclean’s Magazine October 2019). It has earned its ranking in part due to the department’s field-weighted citation impact index rank, a measure of research output, for which the group is ranked first in the country. In the Master of Applied Computer Science program, students take advanced courses that will equip them well for working in industry. Alongside the course-based program, the department offers a thesis-based Master of Science in Computer Science and undergraduate programs, which contribute to a lively community of computer scientists working and studying together.  

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Additional Information

Program Level Master's Degree

College/University Processing Time 21 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Sep 2025

Closed

Sep 2024

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - With No Band Less Than - 6
  • TOEFL
    • Minimum Overall Score - 90 - With no score less than - 20
  • PTE
    • Minimum Overall Score - 60 - With no score less than - 50
  • DUOLINGO
    • Minimum Overall Score - 115.0  

Academic Requirement

  • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants should have a 4-years Bachelor’s degree Computer Science (or equivalent). (Typically students will have completed at least 12 undergraduate courses in computer science.

6.5 IELTS Score
90 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
60 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
115 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
70% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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Tuition Fee

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Average Tuition Fee Per Year

19036

Tuition Fee
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CAD 100

Application Fee
(CAD)

11000 Per year

Average Cost of Living
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Scholarships

Entrance Scholarships

$5,000 Entrance (85-89.9% scholarship average) $5,000 ($1,250 renewable for 4 years)
$7,000 Entrance (90-95.9% scholarship average) $7,000 ($1,750 renewable for 4 years)
$12,000 Merit (+96% scholarship average) $12,000 ($3,000 renewable for 4 years)
Transfer Scholarship (+80% average and 24 credits) $2,000 (non-renewable: Apply by May 30)


Eligibility:

Scholarship eligibility is based on final marks for the five Grade 12 courses used to meet admission requirements for your program. Please note that final Grade 11 equivalent subject marks may be used in the interim to calculate the average. Open to all students.

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