Professional Programs Application Information

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Deadlines

Fall 2026

  • International Students:  March 02
  • Domestic Students: July 25

Please note: Domestic students apply through the laddered pathway by first applying to the applicable Graduate Certificate. International students apply directly to the Master's program.

Professional Graduate Program Tuition

Tuition is assessed on a per-course basis for course-based graduate programs. View the current tuition rates and fee information below.

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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)  

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)  

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)  

Registration & Fee

Admitted students will receive registration information from their Graduate Program Administrator after they have received their offer of admission. Fee details are available on the Faculty of Graduate Studies website and Graduate Course-based tuition information can be found on the Academic Calendar.

How to Apply

Applications for the Professional Graduate Programs are open for Fall 2026, until the deadline listed below:

- International Students: March 02

- Domestic Students: July 25

Please select the Applicable Program: 

  • Data Science and Analytics: Select 'Science Professional Programs: Data Science and Analytics - Master Degree - Direct Entry'
  • Information Security and Privacy: Select 'Science Professional Programs: Master of Information Security and Privacy - Direct Entry'
  • Quantum Computing: Select 'Science Professional Programs: Quantum Computing - Master's Degree - Direct Entry'

Please select the Applicable Program: 

  • Data Science and Analytics: Select 'Science Professional Programs: Fundamental Data Science and Analytics - Graduate Certificate'
  • Information Security and Privacy: Select 'Science Professional Programs: Network Security - Graduate Certificate'
  • Quantum Computing: Select 'Science Professional Programs: Quantum Computing - Graduate Certificate'

Documents Required to Apply

As part of your application, you are required to submit the following:

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