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University of New Brunswick — Fredericton

Fredericton, New Brunswick, CanadaReviewed 22 October 2026

UNB Fredericton offers a research-based Computer Science master's and a separate coursework programme.

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UNB Fredericton offers a research-based Computer Science master's and a separate coursework programme. The research MCS example below should not be confused with the differently priced MCSC or with Computer Science at UNB Saint John.

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  1. Master of Computer Science (MCS) — research-based, Fredericton
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Academic eligibility

  • A Computer Science bachelor's degree or a related engineering/science degree, normally with at least B+ for the thesis/report MCS.
  • Formal preparation should cover software engineering, data structures, operating systems, algorithms and computer architecture.
  • Admissions are competitive.
  • GRE may be requested where an overseas academic background cannot be adequately assessed.

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Language requirements

  • The graduate international policy requires IELTS Academic 7.0 overall; the online IELTS version is not accepted.
  • Other approved tests and their current thresholds are listed separately.
  • Computer Science requires the English condition to be met before final acceptance.

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Study intakes

  • September is the usual MCS start; January research entry is also listed.
  • Other timing can depend on supervisor arrangements.

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Application deadlines

  • The departmental table gives 15 December for early September-entry consideration and 15 January as the usual deadline, with an undated extension to 28 February.
  • Do not assume that extension applies to 2027.
  • For January entry, 30 April is the research-funding consideration deadline, not a published final MCS admission deadline.

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International tuition

  • The Fredericton full-time research Computer Science schedule, effective September 2026, lists international tuition of CAD 5,541 per term and CAD 16,623 across Fall 2026, Winter 2027 and Summer 2027.
  • Mandatory fees and insurance are additional.
  • This is a three-term tuition quotation, not a complete degree or living-cost budget.

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Scholarships & funding

  • International full-time research students may receive research or teaching assistantships and other awards.
  • A supervisor requests funding on the student's behalf; academic performance, available funds and the written funding offer govern support.
  • Admission alone does not include financial assistance, and departmental funding is not guaranteed.

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What can international students study at University of New Brunswick — Fredericton?

Selected programme options include Master of Computer Science (MCS) — research-based, Fredericton. 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 University of New Brunswick — Fredericton?

A Computer Science bachelor's degree or a related engineering/science degree, normally with at least B+ for the thesis/report MCS. Formal preparation should cover software engineering, data structures, operating systems, algorithms and computer architecture. Admissions are competitive. GRE may be requested where an overseas academic background cannot be adequately assessed. The graduate international policy requires IELTS Academic 7.0 overall; the online IELTS version is not accepted. Other approved tests and their current thresholds are listed separately. Computer Science requires the English condition to be met before final acceptance.

How much are international tuition fees at University of New Brunswick — Fredericton?

The Fredericton full-time research Computer Science schedule, effective September 2026, lists international tuition of CAD 5,541 per term and CAD 16,623 across Fall 2026, Winter 2027 and Summer 2027. Mandatory fees and insurance are additional. This is a three-term tuition quotation, not a complete degree or living-cost budget. 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 University of New Brunswick — Fredericton?

The departmental table gives 15 December for early September-entry consideration and 15 January as the usual deadline, with an undated extension to 28 February. Do not assume that extension applies to 2027. For January entry, 30 April is the research-funding consideration deadline, not a published final MCS admission deadline. September is the usual MCS start; January research entry is also listed. Other timing can depend on supervisor arrangements. A semester start date is not an application closing date. Check scholarship and visa timelines separately.

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