Professional Programs Application Information
Fall 2025 Applications Open Now!
Deadlines
Winter 2025
- International Students- August 15 (For Masters in data Science and Analytics Only)
- Domestic Students- November 1 (For Certificate in Data Science and Analytics Only- Laddering into Graduate Diploma and Masters degree)
Fall 2025
- International Students- March 1
- Domestic Students- June 15
* Please note: Domestic students must submit an application to the Certificate, following the laddered pathway toward the Master. International students will submit an application to the Master.
Quantum Computing Admission Requirements
Four-years bachelor’s degree in science or engineering or equivalent from a recognized institution.
- A minimum admission grade point average of 3.00 on a four-point scale or equivalent, calculated on the last 60 units (20 half-course equivalents) completed in your 4-year Bachelor’s degree (please note that the GPA from Graduate degrees is not included)..
- Successful completion of the following undergraduate courses, with at least a “B” grade or equivalent:
- Linear Algebra
- Computer Programming.
- Demonstration of English Language Proficiency (ELP)
- Please note: If you hold a degree from an institution that instructs in English, the ELP requirement may be waived.
- View English Language Proficiency requirements here in the University of Calgary calendar: G.A.1 Graduate Qualifications. Also, for information on how to submit your scores please view information on "Submitting Official Proof of English Language Proficiency & other Test Scores" (found on the Graduate Science Centre website).
Data Science and Analytics Admission Requirements
- A minimum admission grade point average of 3.00 on a four-point scale or equivalent, calculated on the last 60 units (20 half-course equivalents) completed in your 4-year Bachelor’s degree.
- Successful completion of the following undergraduate courses, with at least a “B” grade or equivalent:
- one course in computer programming,
- one course in statistics or equivalent, and
- one course in either calculus or linear algebra or equivalent.
- Demonstration of English Language Proficiency (ELP)
- Please note: If you hold a degree from an institution that instructs in English, the ELP requirement may be waived.
- View English Language Proficiency requirements here in the University of Calgary calendar: G.A.1 Graduate Qualifications. Also, for information on how to submit your scores please view information on "Submitting Official Proof of English Language Proficiency & other Test Scores" (found on the Graduate Science Centre website).
Information Security and Privacy Admission Requirements
- A minimum admission grade point average of 3.00 on a four-point scale or equivalent, calculated on the last 60 units (20 half-course equivalents) completed in your 4-year Bachelor’s degree.
- Successful completion of the following undergraduate courses, with at least a “B” grade or equivalent:
- Computer programming (e.g., CPSC 233)
- Algorithms and data structures (e.g., CPSC 331)
- Either Operating systems (e.g., CPSC 457); OR Computer networks (e.g., CPSC 441)
- Demonstration of English Language Proficiency (ELP)
- Please note: If you hold a degree from an institution that instructs in English, the ELP requirement may be waived.
- View English Language Proficiency requirements here in the University of Calgary calendar: G.A.1 Graduate Qualifications. Also, for information on how to submit your scores please view information on "Submitting Official Proof of English Language Proficiency & other Test Scores" (found on the Graduate Science Centre website).
Documents Required to Apply
As part of your application, you are required to submit the following:
- All unofficial transcripts and degrees for all post-secondary education to assess prerequisites and a student's GPA. Please include Grade Scale from each institution as well.
- Proof of Prerequisite Completion
- GPA Calculation Worksheet
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