How to Apply
Admission requirements
To be considered for a graduate program within the Faculty of Computer Science, all applicants must have the equivalent of a four-year undergraduate university degree, a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0, and meet the following program-specific admission requirements. Visit the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) for full details on admissions for graduate students at Dalhousie University.
Non-Canadian applicants whose first language is not English require a TOEFL score of at least 92 (IBT) or IELTS score of 7.0. For clarification and acepted testing, please refer to the FGS language requirements for clarification.
Please note, we do not process any applications received after the deadlines stated below.
Application process
Applications are a three-stage process.
Application deadlines
Please note, we do not process any applications received after the stated deadline and any applications received by the deadline must be complete and include your unofficial transcript. By complete application packages, we mean that all components of the application must be received by the deadline, including but not limited to transcripts, reference letters, language test scores for international students, etc.
Deadlines for applications from Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents |
September admission | January admission | May admission (by special arrangement) |
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Master of Applied Computer Science | May 1 |
October 1 | N/A |
Master of Computer Science | June 1* | October 1 | N/A |
PhD | June 1* | October 1 | February 28 |
Master of Digital Innovation | June 1 | N/A | N/A |
Deadlines for international applications |
September admission | January admission | May admission (by special arrangement) |
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Master of Applied Computer Science | March 1 |
August 1 | N/A |
Master of Computer Science | April 1* | August 1 | N/A |
PhD | April 1* | August 1 | December 31 |
Master of Digital Innovation | April 1 | N/A | N/A |
*Consideration for funding is done on a rolling basis starting on November 30. As such, all applicants are encouraged to submit their complete application as early as possible.
Please note:
- There is only September admission for the Master of Digital Innovation.
- Admission for the Master of Applied Computer Science (MACS) is in September and January, there is no admission in May.