Graduate Degrees

Learn and research with some of the world’s top researchers

Our flexible and multidisciplinary computer science graduate program options allow you to combine your studies in unique ways that meet your academic and personal interests, as well as your future career goals.

Dalhousie’s Faculty of Computer Science is a collaborative learning environment, where students work alongside world-class researchers and industry partners to advance knowledge in the field. Join us in this research-intensive environment where you’ll be an integral part of creating truly new knowledge.

With an internationally-recognized reputation, Dalhousie has a very active graduate student community. All doctoral and thesis masters students applying for admission are automatically considered for funding – and scholarship opportunities abound.

Graduate Scholarships

Supporting you in your discoveries

All doctoral and thesis masters (MCS) students applying for admission are automatically considered for financial support, which comes in the form of research and teaching assistantships. There are also a large number of scholarship opportunities available specifically for computer science graduate students.

International doctoral students also benefit from our support– the Faculty of Computer Science will pay the international portion of your tuition fees, lowering your costs significantly.

Tuition is waived for students with NSERC or Killam Scholarships

If you are a new doctoral student holding NSERC (PGS-D or CGS-D) funding or a Killam Scholarship, your tuition fees be waived for the first two years of study, or as long as you are paying full fees. Tuition is also waived for Masters of Computer Science students holding NSERC (PGS-M or CGS-M) or Killam Scholarships.

Apply Now

Apply now for a Dalhousie graduate degree in computer science, and discover a world of opportunity. It’s a good idea to check the graduate admission requirements first, and then you can proceed straight to the Faculty Of Graduate Studies Admissions to start the application process. Or contact graduate@cs.dal.ca for more information.

Already in the workforce?

We encourage applications from people already in the workforce. Applicants with substantial work experience will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis by the Graduate Committee for admission as part-time graduate students. Supporting materials that demonstrate technical excellence and achievements – such as patent documents, technical reports and professional honours – must be submitted along with the application.