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Carleton University

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada — Colonel By Drive campusReviewed 22 October 2026

Carleton's Master of Computer Science participates in the Ottawa–Carleton Institute for Computer Science with the University of Ottawa.

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Carleton's Master of Computer Science participates in the Ottawa–Carleton Institute for Computer Science with the University of Ottawa. The in-person degree provides thesis and non-thesis pathways; co-op is an available option rather than a guaranteed placement.

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  1. Master of Computer Science (MCS) — two years; thesis, project or coursework pathway
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Academic eligibility

  • An honours Computer Science bachelor's degree or equivalent.
  • The calendar defines equivalent preparation through specified advanced computing and mathematics coursework.
  • Thesis admission requires a supervisor, although applicants may apply before securing one.
  • Project and coursework routes have different supervision requirements; academic equivalency and selection are assessed individually.

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Language requirements

  • The published graduate minimum is IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0, or an accepted equivalent.
  • A university medium-of-instruction letter alone is not accepted; programme-specific conditions still apply.

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Study intakes

  • Fall is the published entry term for the two-year MCS.

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Application deadlines

  • The programme lists 20 January as its application deadline without specifying the intake year.
  • Confirm the next Fall cycle and any earlier document or funding requirements with the School of Computer Science.

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International tuition

  • For full-time international MCS students, the combined Fall 2026 and Winter 2027 table lists CAD 26,787.39, including compulsory miscellaneous fees.
  • Summer registration may be required and is charged separately.
  • This two-term amount is neither a complete calendar-year budget nor the two-year degree total.

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Scholarships & funding

  • Admission applicants are considered for available funding and eligible recipients are notified in their offer.
  • Support may include teaching assistantships, research funding or scholarships, with separate academic and work conditions.
  • Amounts and availability vary; do not assume an award when budgeting.

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What can international students study at Carleton University?

Selected programme options include Master of Computer Science (MCS) — two years; thesis, project or coursework pathway. These are selected examples, not the full catalogue. Availability, campus, mode of study and teaching language must be checked for your intake.

What are the entry requirements for Carleton University?

An honours Computer Science bachelor's degree or equivalent. The calendar defines equivalent preparation through specified advanced computing and mathematics coursework. Thesis admission requires a supervisor, although applicants may apply before securing one. Project and coursework routes have different supervision requirements; academic equivalency and selection are assessed individually. The published graduate minimum is IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0, or an accepted equivalent. A university medium-of-instruction letter alone is not accepted; programme-specific conditions still apply.

How much are international tuition fees at Carleton University?

For full-time international MCS students, the combined Fall 2026 and Winter 2027 table lists CAD 26,787.39, including compulsory miscellaneous fees. Summer registration may be required and is charged separately. This two-term amount is neither a complete calendar-year budget nor the two-year degree total. Fees are not a university-wide average. Confirm the exact course, fee year, currency, deposit, extra charges and refund conditions before paying.

When is the application deadline for Carleton University?

The programme lists 20 January as its application deadline without specifying the intake year. Confirm the next Fall cycle and any earlier document or funding requirements with the School of Computer Science. Fall is the published entry term for the two-year MCS. A semester start date is not an application closing date. Check scholarship and visa timelines separately.

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