Université Laval offers Computer Science (Master's), a master's degree in Computer Sciences programme in Québec, Canada. The programme runs for 2 years. It carries 45.0 credits. Tuition for international students is CAD 20,321 per year (CAD 2,338 per year for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Master's Degree
Field:Computer Sciences
Duration: 2 years
Credits: 45.0
Local tuition: CAD 2,338 / year
International tuition: CAD 20,321 / year
Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
This master's program (M.Sc.) in computer science develops advanced expertise to design, develop, and manage complex software systems and solutions. The 45-credit program is normally completed in about two years of full-time study, with flexible part-time options also available, and combines coursework with practical experience through a mandatory 15-credit professional internship. The remaining 27 credits are chosen from electives covering areas such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, massive data processing, robotics, cybersecurity, and human-computer interfaces, reflecting priorities identified by the department's advisory committee of major employers. Courses are offered through a combination of in-person, distance, and hybrid formats. The program is intended for holders of a bachelor's degree in computer science or an equivalent background in engineering or the sciences, and welcomes both career-focused and research-oriented students. Graduates go on to work as specialists and researchers in technology companies, healthcare, manufacturing, government, and consulting firms, taking on responsibilities such as managing IT systems and ensuring software quality across sectors.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:2.67 / 4.33
Admission Requirements: Applicants need a bachelor's degree in computer science, or a judged-equivalent diploma; candidates from engineering or other science backgrounds may be admitted subject to preparatory coursework. A cumulative program or graduation average of at least 2.67 on 4.33, or the equivalent, is required. Instruction is in French, and while French and English are not set as separate formal admission tests, success in the program depends on the ability to read and understand texts in both languages. A supervisor is assigned by the program direction to students who have not already found one. Applicants must submit a CV, a letter of motivation explaining their reasons for pursuing the program, and three reference reports.
Application Details
Application Deadline:Domestic (Quebec and other-Canadian) applicants to Universite Laval apply per trimester: for Automne (Fall) 2027 entry, online applications open August 15, 2026, non-quota bachelor's applications are due March 1, 2027 (late until August 15, 2027) and non-quota graduate applications are due February 1, 2027; Hiver (Winter) 2027 applications are due November 1, 2026 (late until December 1, 2026). Quota programs -- MD, first-cycle PharmD, and bachelor's degrees in occupational therapy, physiotherapy, sexology and biomedical sciences -- close November 1, 2026 for Automne 2027, for all applicants. International applicants face firmer, earlier cutoffs (February 1, 2027 for Automne; July 1, 2026 for Hiver 2027; December 1, 2026 for Ete 2027) given 4-to-6-month immigration processing; a late international application is deferred to a later term rather than accepted for the term requested. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.
