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What’s new at Carleton University MS? For all the international applicants planning to study MS in CS program at Carleton the deadline to apply is March 1, 2024.  The Carleton University acceptance rate is 21%, which makes it a competitive university when it comes to admissions. For graduate studies, more than 100 programs and specializations are available.

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Carleton University MS in CS Admission Requirements 2024

  • Applicants should have an Honours bachelor's degree in computer science or the equivalent with  a B+ or better in the honours subject and B- or better overall.
  • An honors degree in a program should include at least twelve computer science half-credits, two of which must be at the 4000-level, and eight half-credits in mathematics, one of which must be at the 3000- or 4000-level.
  • Indian students should have:
    • Four-year bachelor‘s degree equivalent: Completion of BOTH a Bachelor’s (three-year*) degree and a Master’s OR a Bachelor’s degree requiring four years of study (e.g., B.Pharm., M.B.B.S., B.Tech., B.Eng., or B.Arch)
    • Minimum requirement overall: First class division (65-74%, CGPA 6.50-7.99)

English Requirements

To begin full-time studies at Carleton University, students are required to submit the following English language proficiency scores.

Tests

Score

CAEL

Minimum score of 70 overall with a minimum score of 60 in each band

TOEFL (iBT)

86

IELTS (Academic)

6.5

PTE

60

Duolingo (acceptable for undergraduate courses)

115

Cambridge English Test (acceptable for undergraduate courses)

176 or above on C1 or C2 Proficiency

(Note for students willing to take admission in undergraduate courses: Check ESL requirement at Carleton University before taking admission).

Carleton University MS in CS Application Process 

  • Firstly, explore the graduate programs and check which programme is suitable to pursue
  • Then, prepare the documents that are required for the preferred program
  • Next, apply online by entering all the necessary details, uploading the required documents, and paying the application fee
  • Then, check the application status online

Carleton University MS in CS Scholarship

The details of Carleton University scholarships for international students are provided below

  • Undergraduate Entrance Scholarships: Entrance scholarships are automatically offered to all high school students who meet Carleton University’s academic and language requirements. The amount of the scholarship is based on an applicant’s previous academic performance. These merit-based scholarships are renewable each year with an A-standing (annual GPA of 10.0). Entrance Scholarships are provided for Fall entry only

Carleton University MS in CS Tuition Fees 2024

For international applicants the tuition fee for MS in CS at Carleton University is INR 12,05,397.

Other expenses in 1st Year

Fees components

Amount

Hostel & Meals

INR 9,31,296

Insurance

INR 46,365

Books and Supplies

INR 85,862

Personal expense

INR 1,53,325

GSA Drug Plan

INR 53,602

Total

INR 12,70,450

Carleton University MS in CS Admission Dates 2024

The application deadlines for graduate courses vary as per the admission intakes. For Fall 2024, graduate program applications are open.

  • For all the international applicants planning to study MS in CS program at Carleton the deadline to apply is March 1, 2024.

Know the complete details about Carleton University admission and application requirements from here.

Carleton University MS in CS Acceptance Rate

As per the unofficial sources the Carleton University MS in CS Acceptance Rate is somewhat 30% as the university’s acceptance rate is 21% which means admission is quite tough.

Carleton University MS in CS Cost Of Living

  • Carleton University has accommodation for both undergraduate and graduate students
  • Residence offers a great opportunity to meet and live with people from different backgrounds, religions, nationalities, cultures, and interests
  • The University offers accommodation in both rooms and suites
  • Dundas, Glengarry, Grenville, Lanark, Lennox & Addington, Renfrew, Russell, and Stormont buildings contain traditional residence rooms; and Frontenac, Leeds, and Prescott buildings contain suites
  • More than 3,600 students live on-campus
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Q:   What are the entry requirements for MS in CS at Carleton University?

A: 
  • Applicants should have an Honours bachelor's degree in computer Science or the equivalent with  B+ or better in the honours subject and B- or better overall.

  • An honours degree in a programme should incude at least twelve computer Science half-credits, two of which must be at the 4000-level, and eight half-credits in mathematics, one of which must be at the 3000- or 4000-level.

  • Indian students should have:

    • Four-year bachelor‘s degree equivalent: Completion of BOTH a Bachelor’s (three-year*) degree and a Master’s or a Bachelor’s degree requiring four years of study (e.g., B.Pharm., M.B.B.S., B.Tech., B.Eng., or B.Arch)

    • Minimum requirement overall: First class division (65-74%, CGPA 6.50-7.99)

Q:   Does Carleton University require GRE for MS in CS?

A: 

No, Carleton University does not require a GRE score. However, if students have appeared for it, then they can indicate their scores. However, since admission is competitive, fulfilling the minimum requirements does not ensure acceptance. It is advisable to visit Carleton University's website to review the MCS program's unique admission requirements and deadlines.

Q:   Is Carleton University Computer Science good for international students?

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Carleton University Computer Science course provides students an opportunity to increase their knowledge and expertise by combining coursework and through research in various areas like Computer Security, Algorithms, Computer Gaming, Computer Graphics, Distributed and Parallel Computing, Robotics and GIS. Also, a large number of high technology companies like IBM, Mitel, Thales, etc., and research labs like National Research Council, Communication Research Centre and Government of Canada departments are situated in the Ottawa-Gatineau area. Graduating students of Carleton University have a large number of employment opportunities from research to development in areas like the creation of computer games,  software security products,  designing animation software, and more.

Q:   What is the rank of Carleton University MS?

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According to QS, the Carleton University is ranked among top universities globally for MS program. As per the QS Physics and Astronomy Rankings, the Carleton University was ranked #501-550 in 2023 and #401-450 in 2022. Many of the Carleton University MS courses are ranked in top courses in the world. According to QS, the Carleton University ranks #401-450 in Engineering and Technology, and #351-400 in Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering Rankings. Therefore, Carleton University is a good choice to study MS abroad.

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Studying at Carleton University Canada can be considered expensive for Indian students as the annual tuition cost is around INR 15 L - 20 L on an average. Students can refer to the table for course-specific fees requirements:

Courses1st Year Tuition Fees
MBA/PGDM (8 courses)
INR 7 L - 27 L
BE / BTech (26 courses)
INR 19 L - 33 L
MS (13 courses)
INR 10 L - 15 L
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INR 20 L - 28 L
MA (28 courses)
INR 10 L - 15 L
MEng (10 courses)
INR 15 L - 19 L

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Carleton University allows overseas undergraduate candidates to apply either through OUAC or directly to the university through the Official Application Portal. Given below are the important dates & deadlines:

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January 2025 TermOct 15, 2024
OUAC Application Deadline (UG)Jan 15, 2025
Final DeadlineApr 1, 2025

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