Program
The deadline to apply if you wish to start in September is January 10.
| Program | Expected length | Thesis-based | Project-based | Course-based |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M.Sc. | 2 years | |||
| Ph.D. | 4 years |
The master's and doctoral programs in Applied Computing offer students high-quality, cutting-edge research opportunities and supervision by world leaders in their respective fields. Graduates of these programs will be highly qualified researchers who are able to apply computational techniques to some cognate research area.
A Master of Science in Applied Computing is a research-intensive and thesis-based program linking computer science concepts with a cognate area. Graduates of this program could pursue a Ph.D. in a related area, or use their advanced knowledge for a career in industry.
A doctorate in this program implies a commitment to research on the part of the applicant. Similar to the computer science program, graduates of this program may seek positions in academia or at large firms who have in-house research programs or leading-edge development efforts.
Research supervisors
It is not necessary to find a potential supervisor before you apply to this program. However, you can express interest in working with three preferred supervisors. You do not need permission from potential supervisors beforehand, and your preferences merely indicates interest.
| Name | Research areas |
|---|---|
| Jim Carter | Accessibility; Usability; Software Engineering; e-Commerce; International Standards |
| Zadia Codabux | Empirical Software Engineering; Technical Debt; Software Metrics; Predictive Analytics (incl. Data Mining, Machine Learning); Software Quality |
| Ralph Deters | Apps; Blockchain; Cloud Computing; Internet of Things; cloud; distributed systems; mobile; semantics; wireless sensor |
| Christopher Dutchyn | Game semantics; language; programming; semantics; type theory |
| Derek Eager | Content delivery; internet; multimedia; networks; video |
| Mark Eramian | Computer vison; image processing; medical imaging; segmentation |
| Carl Gutwin | Cooperative; human computer interaction; interaction; surface computing; video games |
| Nadeem Jamali | AI; Actors; Artificial Intelligence; Concurrency; Distributed systems; Parallel systems; Programming Languages; cloud; coordination; green computing; grid computing |
| Lingling Jin | Bioinformatics; comparative genomics; computational genomics; formal language and automata theory; natural computing; plant genome evolution |
| Madison Klarkowski | Evaluation of player and user experiences; Psychophysiological assessment; User mastery in digital contexts; Social connectedness and wellbeing |
| Matthew Links | Genomics, Bioinformatics, Microbiome |
| Dwight Makaroff | Data processing; data storage; energy efficiency; mobile devices; multiplayer; operating systems; security; wireless networks |
| Ian McQuillan | Automata theory; bioinformatic; computational models; genetics; information visualization; theoretical computer science |
| Debajyoti Mondal | Algorithm Design and Analysis; Big Data Analytics; Computational Geometry; Graph Drawing and Networks; Information Visualization |
| Eric Neufeld | Artificial intelligence; graphics; medical models; mobile computing; visualization |
| Nathaniel Osgood | Epidemiology; informatics; mathematical modelling; monitoring; public health |
| Cody Phillips | Applied Games; Motivation; Pedagogy; Persuasive Technology |
| Mrigank Rochan | Machine Learning, Computer Vision |
| Banani Roy | Interactive Software Engineering; Program Comprehension; Software Analytics |
| Chanchal Roy | Clone detection; engineering; programming; software |
| Kevin Schneider | Human computer interaction; languages; modeling; simulation; software; visualization |
| Ray Spiteri | High-performance computing; mathematics; optimization; problem solving; software |
| Natalia Stakhanova | Malware analysis & attribution; Software obfuscation & reverse engineering; Mobile security; Web browser security |
| Ian Stavness | 3D displays; 3D models; aerial imaging; biomechanics; biomedical; computer graphics; human computer interaction; medical imaging; plant phenotyping |
| Julita Vassileva | Decentralized architectures; multi-agent systems; personalization; persuasive technology; privacy; social computing; user modeling; visualization |
Tuition and funding
Funding
All applicants to a computer science graduate program are automatically considered for financial support. M.Sc. students are normally funded at the rate of $21,500/yr for the first two years of their program. Ph.D. students normally receive $24,500/yr for the first four years of their program. We only accept international graduate students for whom we can provide at least these funding amounts (except in special circumstances).
Some sources of funding require that the students have a GPA of at least 80% at the time of admission and maintain a GPA of at least 75% for the duration of their funding period. Most students will be required to provide service hours to the department as a lab instructor or marker.
All students who are awarded an NSERC (CGS-D, CGS-M) or Vanier scholarship, and attend the Department of Computer Science at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) will receive an additional $6,000 annual top-up scholarship from the College of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies for each year that they hold the award. After the award is finished, they will continue to receive funding from the Department of Computer Science for the remainder of their funding term as listed above. For example, if a student is awarded an NSERC CGS-M award listing the University of Saskatchewan as an institution where they could hold the award, and they are admitted and attend the USask Department of Computer Science, they will receive $17,500 from NSERC plus a $6,000 top-up from the College of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies for their first year; and for their second year, they will receive the standard $21,500.
Tuition
Thesis or project-based master's program
Graduate students in a thesis or project-based program pay tuition three times a year for as long as they are enrolled in their program.
| Term | Canadian students | International students |
|---|---|---|
| September 1 - December 31, 2023 | ||
| January 1 - April 30, 2024 | ||
| May 1 - August 31, 2024 | ||
| Total per academic year |
Doctoral program
Doctoral students pay tuition three times a year for as long as they are enrolled in their program. Both international and domestic PhD students pay the same rate.
| Term | |
|---|---|
| January 1 - April 30, 2024 | $1,644.00 CAD |
| May 1 - August 31, 2024 | $1,644.00 CAD |
| September 1 - December 31, 2023 | $1,644.00 CAD |
| Total per academic year | $4,932.00 CAD |
Student fees
In addition to tuition above, students also pay fees for programs like health and dental insurance, a bus pass, and other campus services. The amount you need to pay depends on if you are taking classes full time or part time, and if you are on campus or not. The table below assumes you are on campus full-time.
| Fall 2023 | Winter 2024 | Spring 2024 | Summer 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student fees | $497.88 CAD | $659.51 CAD | $35.00 CAD | $35.00 CAD |
Tuition information is accurate for the current academic year and does not include student fees. For detailed tuition and fees information, visit the official tuition website.
Admission requirements
- Language Proficiency Requirements: Proof of English proficiency may be required for international applicants and for applicants whose first language is not English. A minimum overall TOEFL score of 94 is required, or a minimum overall IELTS score of 7.0, or a minimum overall Duolingo English Test score of 120, or another approved test as outlined in the College of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Academic Policies.
- A 4-year B.Sc. degree in applied computing, or computer science (or equivalent), or a 4-year undergraduate degree in a cognate discipline from a recognized institution, with a minimum overall average of 70%
Note that these English language proficiency requirements supersede the minimum requirements of the College of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. The Department of Computer Science does not use the WHED database to exempt students if the primary language of instruction at their previous institution was in English, and the Department of Computer Science does not accept letters from universities stating the medium of instruction is English. However, test exemptions may be possible in certain circumstances. Please contact gradprogram@cs.usask.ca to inquire.
- Language Proficiency Requirements: Proof of English proficiency may be required for international applicants and for applicants whose first language is not English. A minimum overall TOEFL score of 94 is required, or a minimum overall IELTS score of 7.0, or a minimum overall Duolingo English Test score of 120, or another approved test as outlined in the College of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Academic Policies.
- A M.Sc. in Applied Computing, Computer Science or equivalent, or a thesis-based master's-level credential in a relevant cognate area with a minimum overall average of 80%
Note that these English language proficiency requirements supersede the minimum requirements of the College of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. The Department of Computer Science does not use the WHED database to exempt students if the primary language of instruction at their previous institution was in English, and the Department of Computer Science does not accept letters from universities stating the medium of instruction is English. However, test exemptions may be possible in certain circumstances. Please contact gradprogram@cs.usask.ca to inquire.
Application process
Submit an online application
Before beginning your online application, be sure that you have carefully reviewed all program information and admission requirements on this page.
During the application, you'll be asked for:
- Personal information such as your name, address, etc.
- Contact information of your three referees
- For your letters of recommendation, two of your referees must be academic contacts, and the third may be academic or professional
- Your complete academic history from all previous post-secondary institutions
- Other information requested by the Department of Computer Science
The application takes about 30 minutes to complete. You may save your application and return to it later.
At the end of the application, you will need to pay a non-refundable $120 application fee. Your application will not be processed until payment is received.
Submit required documents
Once you've completed an online application, you will need to upload the following documents:
Preliminary Statement of Marks
- Once you have submitted your application for admission and paid the application fee, you will be required to upload unofficial PDF copies of your academic transcript(s) from each post-secondary institution attended. This requirement will appear as Preliminary Statement of Marks or Additional Prelim. Statement under admission requirements on your Application Summary when you check your application status.
- The uploaded transcript can be an unofficial copy of the transcript issued by the university or college, and must include a grading key/legend.
- All pages of a transcript must be uploaded as a single PDF document.
- Uploaded transcripts will be considered unofficial or preliminary. Official copies of your transcripts will be required only for applicants offered admission. This requirement will appear as Post-secondary Transcript under admission requirements on your Application Summary when you check your application status.
Post-secondary Transcripts
If you receive an offer of admission, you will then be required to have your official post-secondary transcripts sent (by mail in a sealed envelope directly from the institution) to the address below. Please do not send official documents until we request them.
College of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
Room 116 Thorvaldson Building, 110 Science Place
Saskatoon, SK CANADA S7N 5C9
- Transcripts usually indicate the institution’s name, grading scheme (typically on back of transcript), your name, course names, numbers, credits, and the grades you have received. Depending on the country or institution, some features may not be available.
- Transcripts in languages other than English must be accompanied by a certified translation.
- If you are a current University of Saskatchewan student completing your undergraduate program then a letter of completion of degree requirements will be required from your college.
Proof of English language proficiency may be required for international applicants and for applicants whose first language is not English. The Department of Computer Science has additional English requirements beyond the university minimum requirements.
For students who are required to provide proof of English proficiency:
- It is your responsibility to have completed an official and approved test with the appropriate score before the application deadline.
- Tests are valid for 24 months after the testing date and must be valid at the beginning of the student's first term of registration in the graduate program.
- Applicants will be required to upload a PDF copy of any required language test score. Uploaded test scores will be considered unofficial or preliminary.
If you receive an Offer of Admission you may be required to have your official language test scores sent to the address below. Please do not send official documents until we request them.
College of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
Room 116 Thorvaldson Building - 110 Science Place
Saskatoon, SK CANADA S7N 5C9
- Your curriculum vitae or resume should be a one or two page concise summary of your skills, experience and education.
- A curriculum vitae or resume is essentially your full academic and professional profile. It should include a summary of your educational and academic backgrounds as well as teaching and research experience, publications, presentations, awards, honours, affiliations and other details.
- Applicants will be required to upload a PDF copy of their curriculum vitae or resume.
You must download and fill out the Supplemental Application form, which is your research statement. Save it as a PDF and upload it once it is complete.
Please include the abstract from your previously completed M.Sc. thesis in a PDF file. The PDF must be less than 3 MB in size.
Additional requirements can be found on the Department of Computer Science's Applications for admission page.
Contact
176 Thorvaldson Bldg.
110 Science Place
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, SK S7N 5C9
Graduate Chair
Ian McQuillan
Email: mcquillan@cs.usask.ca
Graduate Administrator
Sophie Findlay
Email: gradprogram@cs.usask.ca
- Department of Computer Science
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