Informatique (Master) is a master's degree in Computer Sciences programme taught at Université du Québec à Montréal in Montréal, Canada. The programme runs for 2 years, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 712 per credit (CAD 104 per credit for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Master's Degree
Field:Computer Sciences
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 104 / credit
International tuition: CAD 712 / credit
We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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The Master's in Computer Science (Maîtrise en informatique) at Université du Québec à Montréal develops students' scientific autonomy, synthesis skills, and critical thinking through an introduction to research. The 45-credit thesis-based programme comprises 18 credits of coursework, including a mandatory research-methods activity and five elective courses, plus a 27-credit thesis (mémoire). Three optional concentrations are offered: Electronic Systems, Bioinformatics, and Artificial Intelligence, each with its own admission profile and course requirements; the bioinformatics concentration focuses on analyzing and interpreting the large datasets generated by biological research, while the artificial intelligence concentration centres on designing and building intelligent computing systems. Full-time completion takes two years; part-time study takes four years. Admission is continuous, with candidacies evaluated by the programme's admissions subcommittee. Courses are offered during the day and in the evening. The programme is classified in UQAM's tuition class B.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:3.20 / 4.3
Admission Requirements: Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, mathematics with a computer science option, or microelectronics, completed with a cumulative average of at least 3.2 on a 4.3 scale, or possess the requisite knowledge, appropriate training, and at least two years of relevant experience. Candidates must also demonstrate sufficient knowledge of French. The admission file must include a letter of intent describing the candidate's research interests; letters of recommendation are optional. Candidacies are evaluated by the programme's admissions subcommittee.
