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How to apply to the MSc Computer Science

Anticipated launch date: September 2027

UFV's School of Computing anticipates that we will welcome our first Master of Science in Computer Science in September 2027.

This MSc degree has been approved by the province of British Columbia and the UFV Senate.

Program details, including application forms and 2027-2028 tuition rates, are being finalized.

Admission is rolling and first-come, first-served among applicants who meet the requirements; applications are reviewed at least monthly.

Seats may fill before the deadline, so early application is encouraged. Application deadlines are published on the program website.

1

Verify that you meet the entrance requirements

  1. A 4-year bachelor's degree (or equivalent credential) in computer science or a closely related field from a recognized post-secondary institution.
  2. A cumulative GPA of at least 3.00 (on a scale of 4.33) corresponding to last 60 credits of undergraduate degree.
  3. Evidence of your ability to undertake advanced studies in computer science, supported by three references and a personal statement (see instructions below).
  4. English language proficiency (go to UFV's degree-level English proficiency standards)

Review full list of entrance requirements 

2

Apply online

You'll use the EducationPlannerBC central application system to apply to UFV. If you haven't already, set up an account and then fill in your personal and academic information.

Application fee: You can pay your application fee when you apply using a credit card. You can pay by debit card or cheque on any campus, at the Office of the Registrar.

Applications open soon.

3

Submit your official transcripts

Arrange to send us official transcripts  from all post-secondary institutions attended (excluding UFV) showing grade/course achievement as per entrance requirements, including courses in-progress. Try to get this step done as early as you can.

See instructions for submitting your transcripts.

4

Submit additional application documents required for your program

Submit a detailed resume, organized in reverse chronological order, beginning with the most recent experience. For each position, please include the position title, start and end dates, job duties, and indicate whether the role was full-time or part-time and paid or voluntary. Where applicable, the resume should also include research experience, publications, and other relevant contributions or achievements.

Write a personal statement (1000 words, max) demonstrating your interest in computer science, motivation for pursuing graduate study, and future goals. The statement should also reflect your readiness for advanced academic work.

Submit your resume and personal statement via the UFV applicant portal. You will receive your UFV ID and log-in information via email.

Letters of reference

Arrange for three referees to complete the Professional/Academic Reference Form (forms available soon). Referees will need to attest to your capacity to undertake an advanced degree in the area of computer science. Referees should not be relatives or family members. Upon completion, please instruct referees to submit this form electronically to UFV Admissions at admissions@ufv.ca from their institutional email address. References sent from the applicant’s email address will not be accepted.

Submit your program stream preference form, indicating your preferred stream and the full name of a potential supervisor from the School of Computing. (Go to School of Computing faculty list)

Preference form available soon

 

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