Bachelor of Computer Science

University of Fredericton

Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada

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Bachelor of Computer Science at University of Fredericton in Fredericton, Canada is a bachelor's degree in Computer Sciences programme. The programme runs for 4 years, delivered fully online. Tuition for international students is CAD 31,200 per total (CAD 31,200 per total for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Field: Computer Sciences
Duration: 4 years
Delivery: Online
Local tuition: CAD 31,200 / total
International tuition: CAD 31,200 / total

Last checked September 2026 · Source: ufred.ca ·

Program details

Overview

The Bachelor of Computer Science at the University of Fredericton is a four-year undergraduate degree delivered entirely online with no in-person or live class requirements, using an asynchronous format with set assignment deadlines and an expected workload of 15 to 20 hours per week per course. The 39-course curriculum covers programming fundamentals, algorithms, data structures, discrete mathematics, linear algebra, calculus, statistics, computer architecture, object-oriented programming, databases, operating systems, cybersecurity, machine learning, and artificial intelligence, alongside general electives in business, ethics, economics, and the social sciences. Students can take computer science electives in areas such as mobile computing, data science, AI, and big data, and the program concludes with a capstone project. It suits both recent high school graduates and career changers preparing for roles in software engineering, IT project management, cybersecurity, or data analytics.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: The Bachelor of Computer Science page states that no prior technology experience is required to begin the program but does not itself set out formal academic prerequisites, grades, or a minimum prior credential. It directs applicants to the university's general Admission Requirements page, which likewise specifies no separate academic prerequisite for this undergraduate program but does require English-language proficiency from applicants from non-English-speaking countries: a minimum TOEFL iBT score of 88 (or TOEFL CBT 213), IELTS 6.5 with no band below 6, Duolingo English Test 115, or CAEL 70 with no part below 60, subject to the exemptions described there for applicants educated, employed, or otherwise experienced in English. The program page states only that applicants should apply at least four weeks before their chosen start date; no portfolio, interview, or additional condition is listed.

Application Details

Start Date: November, January and March
Application Deadline: Intakes are published for 16 November 2026, 25 January 2027 and 22 March 2027, with a next application deadline of 16 October 2026.

About University of Fredericton

Type: University
Control: Private
Founded: 2005
Students: 5,000
Programs: 11
Location: Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada
University of Fredericton campus from the outside

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Bachelor of Computer Science award?

University of Fredericton awards a Bachelor's Degree in the field of Computer Sciences on completion of this programme.

How long does Bachelor of Computer Science take?

The programme runs for 4 years.

How much does Bachelor of Computer Science cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 31,200 per total (CAD 31,200 per total for local students).

Can Bachelor of Computer Science be studied online?

Yes — the programme is delivered fully online.

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