McGMaster of Science in Computer Science (Non-Thesis)McGill University · Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Program Overview

Dates and tuition are specific to the 2027 intake

Please check the official program website (link below) for specific writing guidelines

Letter of intent

No longer than 2 pages, original work; video testimony alternative also published.

CV or resume

Current CV or resume.

Video testimony

Optional

Optional alternative to the letter of intent; longer than 5 minutes; original work outlining motivations.

Recommendation letters x 2

Two letters of recommendation.

Official transcript(s)

From all colleges or universities attended; English translation if needed. Unofficial copies for review; official copies typically after admission.

Academic: Bachelor's degree with CGPA 3.2/4.0; Same academic floor as the thesis M.Sc.
Prerequisites: Coursework prerequisites; Same CS/mathematics background as the thesis M.Sc. (strong CS minor equivalent).
IELTS: 6.5 overall; School of Computer Science minimum overall band 6.5. Academic module; IELTS Online and One Skill Retake not accepted by McGill GPS.
TOEFL: 100 overall (20 each component); School of Computer Science requirement (program page is primary vs GPS 86 / new-scale 4.5). Institutional code 0935. DET and PTE are not accepted for McGill graduate admission.
GRE: Optional; Optional GRE general if undergraduate degree is outside Canada.

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