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School of Graduate Studies
Computer Science
Graduate Unit Program Overview
Details The Department of Computer Science offers a graduate program leading to the Master of
Science and Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science. The programs consist of courses
Computer Science and research, conducted under the supervision of a faculty member.
Faculty in the Department of Computer Science are interested in a wide range of subjects
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related to computing, including programming languages and methodology, software
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engineering, operating systems, compilers, distributed computation, networks, numerical
analysis and scientific computing, financial computation, data structures, algorithm design
Faculty Affiliation and analysis, computational complexity, cryptography, combinatorics, graph theory, artificial
intelligence, neural networks, knowledge representation, computational linguistics, computer
Arts and Science vision, robotics, database systems, graphics, animation, interactive computing, and human-
computer interaction.
Degrees Offered The Department of Computer Science also offers the MScAC in Applied Computing.
Applied Computing
MScAC Concentrations: Quick Facts
Applied Mathematics;
Data Science
Domestic International
Computer Science
Application payment deadline MSc, PhD: MSc, PhD:
MSc 29-Nov-2019 29-Nov-2019
PhD
Supporting documents deadline MSc, PhD: MSc, PhD:
Contact & Address 2-Dec-2019 2-Dec-2019
Web: www.cs.toronto.edu
Email: gradapplications@cs.toronto.edu Minimum admission average MSc: MSc:
Telephone: (416) 978-8762 B+ in final year of B+ in final year of
bachelor’s bachelor’s
Department of Computer Science Graduate
Office PhD: PhD:
University of Toronto B+ average in Master’s B+ average in Master’s
Bahen Centre for Information Technology
40 St. George Street
Toronto, Ontario M5S 2E4 Direct entry option from PhD: PhD:
Canada bachelor's to PhD? Yes (minimum A-minus Yes (minimum A-minus
average in courses in average in courses in
the relevant discipline) the relevant discipline)
Is a supervisor identified before MSc, PhD: MSc, PhD:
or after admission? Before Before
Is a supervisor assigned by the MSc, PhD: MSc, PhD:
graduate unit or secured by the Grad unit Grad unit
applicant?
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Domestic International
Program length (full-time only) MSc: MSc:
4 sessions 4 sessions
PhD: PhD:
4 years; 5 years if 4 years; 5 years if
entering directly from entering directly from
bachelor’s bachelor’s
Master of Science
Program Description
The MSc degree program is designed for students seeking to be trained as a researcher
capable of creating original, internationally recognized research in computer science.
Computer Science courses are classified by Methodologies and Research Areas based on
their content. Methodologies are core problem-solving approaches and/or techniques and
general tools emphasized in the course material, while Research Areas are aligned with the
activities of the various research groups in the department.
The MSc program can be taken on a full-time or part-time basis.
Minimum Admission Requirements
Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate
Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Department of Computer Science's additional
admission requirements stated below.
An appropriate bachelor's degree with a standing equivalent to at least a University of
Toronto B+. Preference given to applicants who have studied computer science or a
closely related discipline.
Applicants whose primary language is not English and who graduated from a
university where the language of instruction is not English must achieve a Test of
English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of at least 580 on the paper-based test
and 4 on the Test of Written English (TWE); 93/120 on the Internet-based test and
22/30 on the writing and speaking sections.
Program Requirements
Coursework. Completion of 2.0 graduate full-course equivalents (FCEs) in
computer science. The courses must satisfy breadth in three of the four different
Methodologies of Computer Science to ensure that MSc graduates have a breadth of
skills for research and problem solving throughout their careers.
A major research paper (CSC 4000Y [1.0 FCE]) demonstrating the student's ability to do
independent work in organizing existing concepts and in suggesting and developing
new approaches to solving problems in a research area. The standard for this paper is
that it could reasonably be submitted for peer-reviewed publication.
Program Length
4 sessions full-time (typical registration sequence: F/W/S/F);
8 sessions part-time
Time Limit
3 years full-time;
6 years part-time
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Doctor of Philosophy
Program Description
The PhD degree program is designed for students seeking to be trained as a researcher
capable of creating original, internationally recognized research in computer science.
Research conducted under the supervision of a faculty member will constitute a significant
and original contribution to computer science.
Computer Science courses are classified by Methodologies and Research Areas based on
their content. Methodologies are core problem-solving approaches and/or techniques and
general tools emphasized in the course material, while Research Areas are aligned with the
activities of the various research groups in the department.
Applicants may enter the PhD program via one of two routes: 1) following completion of an
appropriate master’s degree or 2) direct entry following completion of a bachelor’s degree.
PhD Program
Minimum Admission Requirements
Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate
Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Department of Computer Science's additional
admission requirements stated below.
Successful completion of an appropriate master's degree with a standing equivalent to
at least a University of Toronto B+. Preference is given to applicants who have studied
computer science or a closely related discipline.
Applicants whose primary language is not English and who graduated from a
university where the language of instruction is not English must achieve a Test of
English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of at least 580 on the paper-based test
and 4 on the Test of Written English (TWE); 93/120 on the Internet-based test and
22/30 on the writing and speaking sections.
Program Requirements
Coursework. Students must complete 2.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) and a
thesis.
The courses must satisfy breadth in four different research areas of computer science
to ensure a broad and well-balanced knowledge of computer science.
Students must meet the department's timeline for satisfactory progress as outlined in
the PhD handbook.
A meeting of the PhD supervisory committee must be held by the 16th month of the
PhD program. This is typically the initial meeting with the supervisory committee and is
referred to as the qualifying oral examination. After the qualifying oral, the student's
PhD supervisory committee must meet at least once annually. The student must have
their thesis topic approved at a PhD supervisory committee meeting within the time
frame for achieving candidacy. The departmental thesis defense must be passed
before the SGS Final Oral Examination can be scheduled.
Program Length
4 years
Time Limit
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6 years
PhD Program (Direct-Entry)
Minimum Admission Requirements
Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate
Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Department of Computer Science's additional
admission requirements stated below.
In exceptional circumstances, applicants may be admitted to this program directly from
a bachelor's degree with a standing equivalent to at least a University of Toronto A–.
Preference is given to applicants who have studied computer science or a closely
related discipline.
Applicants whose primary language is not English and who graduated from a
university where the language of instruction is not English must achieve a Test of
English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of at least 580 on the paper-based test
and 4 on the Test of Written English (TWE); 93/120 on the Internet-based test and
22/30 on the writing and speaking sections.
Program Requirements
Coursework. Students must complete 4.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) and a
thesis.
The courses must satisfy breadth in four different research areas and three different
methodologies of computer science to ensure a broad and well-balanced knowledge
of computer science.
Students must meet the department's timeline for satisfactory progress as outlined in
the PhD handbook.
A meeting of the PhD supervisory committee must be held by the 16th month of the
PhD program. This is typically the initial meeting with the supervisory committee and is
referred to as the qualifying oral examination. After the qualifying oral, the student's
PhD supervisory committee must meet at least once annually. The student must have
their thesis topic approved at a PhD supervisory committee meeting within the time
frame for achieving candidacy. The departmental thesis defense must be passed
before the SGS Final Oral Examination can be scheduled.
Program Length
5 years
Time Limit
7 years
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