- Level
- Master Degree
- CIP code
- 11.0701
- Duration
- 2 years master degree including an optional 8 mont
- Open intake
-
Off-shoreSep 2027
- Field
- Computer Science and Information Technology
- Institution
- Public University
- Offer speed
- Fast Offer Speed5–7 days
- Next deadline
- 2026-09-01
Program overview
A two year course based master in applied computing with an optional eight month co-op placement, covering software development, data management, distributed systems, machine learning and an applied capstone.
Master of Applied Computer Science is the flagship postgraduate route here, and the optional co-op is the reason to choose it, because Canadian technology employers hire heavily from co-op cohorts rather than from open applications. It is course based rather than thesis based, which suits applicants heading for industry instead of doctoral study, and it runs two full years.
Master of Applied Computer Science is taught at St. Francis Xavier University in Antigonish, a designated learning institution, so completing Master of Applied Computer Science supports a Post-Graduation Work Permit application of up to 3 years. Canada requires a Provincial Attestation Letter with the study permit application for Master of Applied Computer Science, and the university issues that alongside the letter of acceptance. Every permit decision rests with Canadian immigration authorities, and Apply Study Visa confirms the position for Master of Applied Computer Science in writing before you pay any deposit.
Candidates for Master of Applied Computer Science present a four year bachelor degree with 70 percent. The English requirement is IELTS 6.5 with no band below 6.0, and tuition for Master of Applied Computer Science is recorded at CAD 19,876 a year. No entrance scholarship is recorded against Master of Applied Computer Science, so budget the full tuition. September only, in each of the three listed years. Apply Study Visa manages the Master of Applied Computer Science application, the deposit, the letter of acceptance and the Canadian study permit as one process.
What it costs per year · indicative
Living cost is an estimate; tuition is the institute's published international fee. We confirm exact, current figures before you pay anything.
Do you qualify?
These are the published minimums. Whether your profile fits — with your marks, gap and budget — is exactly what a free counsellor check confirms.
Admission requirements
Who can apply (guide for international students):
- Education: A four year bachelor degree as recorded in the governing feed. The cross check source states that a three year degree such as a BTech or BE is also considered for this programme, so have your transcript assessed rather than assuming you are excluded.
- English (meet any one): IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0, PTE Academic 60 overall with no component below 50, or TOEFL iBT 90 with at least 20 in every section. The Duolingo English Test is not accepted.
- Application and deposit: An application fee of CAD 100 applies. An initial tuition deposit of CAD 1,000 is required to confirm the seat and trigger the letter of acceptance.
- Scholarship: No entrance scholarship is recorded for this programme. Budget the full tuition.
- Work permit: Master of Applied Computer Science is delivered by a designated learning institution and supports a Post-Graduation Work Permit of up to 3 years. A Provincial Attestation Letter is required with the study permit application. Because this programme runs 16 months or longer at master level, a spouse may apply for an open work permit. Confirm this in writing, since the rules change.
- Study permit: Apply Study Visa handles the provincial attestation letter, the study permit application and the biometrics appointment with you.
English requirements
Documents you'll need typical · we confirm yours
- Valid passport (6+ months validity)
- Class 10 & 12 marksheets and certificates
- Bachelor's degree marksheets & final certificate
- English test scorecard (IELTS / PTE / TOEFL) or MOI certificate
- Statement of Purpose (SOP)
- Letters of Recommendation (LOR)
- Updated CV / resume
- Financial proof — bank statement / loan sanction + GIC
- Passport-size photographs
- Study-gap affidavit or work-experience letter (if applicable)
Getting documents right is the #1 reason applications succeed or get refused — our team checks every file before submission.
Career opportunities
Typical destinations for graduates:
- Software Developer: product and platform teams
- Data Engineer: pipeline and warehouse roles
- Machine Learning Engineer: with portfolio evidence
- Systems Analyst: enterprise technology
- Cloud Engineer: after platform certification
- Doctoral Study: applied computing research
Reality check: the co-op is optional rather than guaranteed, so ask how placements are allocated and what happens if you do not secure one before you count on it for your work permit timeline.
About St. Francis Xavier University
- Type
- University
- Ownership
- Public
- Rating
- ★ 4.8
- World rank
- #4729
- Established
- 1853
- Reference No.
- O19391556899
