Computer Science (BCompSc)

Studying at Computer Science (BCompSc) at Concordia University in Canada:

Computer science uses theoretical and mathematical foundations of computation to understand both software and hardware structure for effective and creative design. The state-of-the-art labs for high-performance computing, networks and artificial intelligence will give you experience with the equipment you’ll use in the field. Through labs, lectures and projects, you’ll also:

• Design and create new software, and modify and test existing software used in a broad range of businesses and industries
• Develop new or improve existing algorithms
• Explore emerging software/hardware technologies

Necessary information:

• Duration: 3 to 4 years
• Degree awarded by: Concordia University in Canada
• Admission criteria: High school Diploma
• Language of instruction: English
• Total cost per year: 31,190.45
• Faculty: Gina Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science

Note: The Total cost includes: tuition fee, health insurance fee and compulsory fees.

 

Curriculum:

The core provides a basic and broad study of theory, mathematical basics, programming methodology, computer architecture, data structures, operating systems, and software engineering.

 

Career opportunity:

Given the range of applications in use today, computer science alumni have established careers in a range of sectors including health care, communications, manufacturing, banking, retail, electronics and entertainment.

 

Application Requirements:

Minimum cut-off averages and course requirements for admission:

• Quebec CEGEP: 28 overall, 26 math
  Admission is based on applicants’ overall Math CRC indicated above and completion of the following classes as part of their DEC: MATH 103 or 201-NYA and 203 or 201-NYB and 105 or 201-NYC
  Students completing a three-year technical DEC may also be eligible for admission
  Eligible technical DECs include 420.A0/BO/AA
  Advanced standing may be possible
  Overall R score of 28 and if taken, 26 in math
• High School: A- overall, A- math
  One math from Pre-Calculus, Calculus, or equivalent
  ACT or SAT is not required
  AP exams are not required but may qualify you for advanced standing
• International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma: 33 overall, 5 HL or 6 SL math
  Accepted math: Applications and Interpretations HL, Analysis and Approaches SL or HL
• Baccalaureate français: 15 overall, 15 math
  Required courses:
  Première: Spécialité mathématiques
  Terminale: Spécialité mathématiques
• British system of education (GCE):
  A-levels: At least two A-level exams AB, B in math or
  AS-levels: At least 4 AS-level exams with equivalent results or
  BTEC: Level 3 Diploma or Extended Diploma in a related subject area with equivalent results
  Students without A-level math may be admissible based on AS-level or iGCSE/GCSE/O-Level exam results. Students should include all their exam results from iGCSE (or equivalent) onwards to support their application.
• University transfers (internal): 3.0 overall, 3.0 in math
  2.7 in COMP 218 or 248
  At least two of the following (or equivalent): MATH 203, 204, 205
• University transfers (external): A- overall, A- in math
  Courses in the disciplines of Calculus and Linear Algebra

 

English language requirements:

• English second language (ESL) course requirement: The Department of Education offers ESL courses to non-native speakers of English who are accepted by Concordia University but who must upgrade their reading and writing skills.
• Results must be less than two years old at the time of your application in order to be accepted as proof of language proficiency.

Exam	Direct admission No ESL courses required	Direct admission ESL courses required with option for credit	Conditional admission Intensive English Language Program (IELP) option for Gina Cody School, JMSB and select Arts and Science programs
TOEFL	Score 90 or higher, with a minimum combined score of 34 for speaking and writing.	Score between 75 and 89 with a minimum combined score of 34 for speaking and writing.	Score between 63 and 74, with no more than two parts under 15
IELTS	IELTS score of 7 or higher, no component score under 5.5	IELTS score of 6.5 or 6 and in both cases, no component score under 5.5	IELTS score of 5.5 or 5 and in both cases, only two bands as low as 4.5
DET – Duolingo English Test	DET score of 120 and above with no subscore under 90	DET score between 105 and 119 with no subscore under 90	DET score between 90 and 104 only two subscores as low as 70
CAEL	CAEL minimum overall score 70 with no part under 50	CAEL minimum overall score 50 with no part under 50	CAEL minimum overall score of 40 with no part under 30
CAE – Cambridge C1 Advanced   And   CPE – Cambridge C2 Proficiency	C1 Advanced and C2 Proficiency: min. score 190 with no part under 165	C1 Advanced: min. score 175 overall with no part under 165
PTE Academic	Minimum overall PTE academic score of 61 with a minimum of 46 in speaking and writing	Minimum overall PTE academic score of 50 with a minimum of 46 in speaking and writing	Overall score of 45 to 49 with only two parts as low as 43

 

 

Deadlines and intakes:

Start term: Fall, Winter

Fall term: March 1 is the deadline to apply for fall term entry. International students are encouraged to apply by February 1 to allow sufficient time for CAQ and study permit application processing.

Winter term: November 1 is the deadline to apply for winter term entry. International students are encouraged to apply by September 1 to allow sufficient time for CAQ and study permit application processing.