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Applying for Masters in CS in Canada - Shortlisting Universities

ajabrar

Newbie
Jun 12, 2016
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Hello everyone,

I would like to shortlist universities matching my profile for doing Masters in Computer Science. I would like thank you all in advance.

Hereby i post my profile. Kindly suggest me the universities where i can apply for or please let me know where and how i have to get qualified.

67% in Computer Sci Engineering with 2 yrs of Work Experience. Have scored 86 in TOEFL.


I have 2 universities in mind which is Western Ontario university and Dalhousie university


Once again. Thank you all. :) :) :)
 

navpreet992

Newbie
Jun 11, 2016
6
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I am also in the same boat as yours, although I am a MCA student. I will apply next year.

MS in CS is predominantly a research based program. However, most of the universities offer two/three options of MS (research-based, project-based/course-work based), so you should check with the respective university's website for the available options. In general, graduate studies in IT/computing is extremely competitive.

Firstly, McGill University,University of British Columbia and University of Toronto are the top three universities in Canada, and are most difficult to get into. You may apply if you have great percentage/GPA, preferably a degree from IIT/IISc/BITS or any top tier engineering/science school of India, have some international research publications apart from academics, great references and so on. They all are within top 50 best universities of the world, so you know what you are up for if you are considering these universities.

After that, you have University of Alberta, University of Waterloo and McMaster University. All these are within top ten Canadian Universities, and I feel that it is the second choice for most of the applicants who consider UofT/UBC/McG as their first choice. All these are also very competitive.

Beyond these universities, the field is wide open.

I think the most "easy to get into" universities are University of Winnipeg, University of Dalhousie, University of Regina, University of Victoria, University of Guelph, Ryerson and York. However, your selection even in these universities depends upon some factors -
a) Where you have graduated from. For India, IITs/IISc, or a degree from a public university with NAAC 'A' grade helps a lot.
b) Your percentage/GPA - more it is, better is the chance.
c) Your previous research based work - that may include any quality publication or dissertation.
d) Your statement of intent - that should really stand out within the piles of hundred of applications. You should be clear regarding the program you are applying for and your objective should be well defined.

I don't think your IELTS/TOEFL scores matter, as long as they meet the bare minimum.

Your industrial/corporate work experience may be considered, but I think that for MS, it is irrelevant - for MS (CS) is mostly academic and research based. For MASc/MEngg however, your experience may be counted.

PS. Even I am a newbie here, so if I am wrong in any of the above information, do correct me.


I hope it helps.
 

rajveer69

Full Member
Jun 5, 2016
26
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M profile is 87% in btech (mechanical) with distinction. And ielts 7 band.... can u suggest me any top univeristy where I can get admission?? For masters

Havin no work experience neithr havin any gap in studies.
 

ajabrar

Newbie
Jun 12, 2016
6
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Thank u for the information given Navpreet !!! I will also let u kno if I get any updated information from my contacts too ... :)
 

ajabrar

Newbie
Jun 12, 2016
6
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Mr.rajveer ... I couldn suggest more universities for mech ... But preferably you can choose Toronto ... Waterloo ... McMaster and western Ontario universities ... Since you have a good percentage !!!
 

navpreet992

Newbie
Jun 11, 2016
6
1
ajabrar said:
Thank u for the information given Navpreet !!! I will also let u kno if I get any updated information from my contacts too ... :)
Anytime buddy!
If you get an offer of admission, do tell me which university accepted it. :)
 

navpreet992

Newbie
Jun 11, 2016
6
1
rajveer69 said:
M profile is 87% in btech (mechanical) with distinction. And ielts 7 band.... can u suggest me any top univeristy where I can get admission?? For masters

Havin no work experience neithr havin any gap in studies.
Rajveer, do you want to pursue MS or MASc/MEngg? Which college/institution did you graduate from?

87% is good enough for Simon Fraser, Waterloo, Alberta, McMaster. You may also apply to UBC, UofT or McGill, but depending upon the course (MS or MEngg), you may require experience/ or research credentials to help your profile in the top universities.