The application process to graduate studies at Carleton for all prospective students is the same and must be completed online. For complete information regarding the application process please visit the Graduate Admissions website.
Required Documents
The following documents must be uploaded to your online application:
- Statement of Intent
- CV/Resume
- Two letters of reference (it is recommended that at least one recommendation letter be from a professor in an academic institution)
- Transcripts from all post-secondary studies. If the originals are not in English, they must be translated and signed by a notary or the school. If applicable, please include other relevant information, such as the grading and ranking policy of the university. Please follow the instructions carefully on how to upload your documents.
Application Deadline
We offer fall (September) admission. The deadline to apply for fall is January 15th. Those who wish to be considered for funding should apply by January 15th. We do accept applications submitted after these dates. However, late applications may not be considered for funding as it is subject to availability.
Note: Only completed applications will be considered, and therefore all required documents must be received by the due date.
If you are an international student, it is advisable to apply further in advance to ensure you allow enough time for travel arrangements if you are admitted to the program.
Additional Assistance
Please contact us by e-mail at grad.scs@carleton.ca or by calling (613) 520-2600 ext. 8751.
Notification of Application Results
Once a decision is made, you will be notified.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What should I include when writing my Statement of Intent?
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Please include why you want to do graduate studies in Computer Science, what your research interests are, short and long-term objectives, why you are applying to the School of Computer Science, and why you think you have sufficient background to pursue your research interests. Please be succinct.
- Are there specific language requirements I need?
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As all classes are taught in English, international students must have one of the following:
- Official transcripts proving that you have completed an undergraduate or graduate degree within the past three years in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom or any country in which the primary language is English
- An official Language Proficiency (ESL) test score with a satisfactory test score
- What kind of funding is offered for the MCS and PhD programs?
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- Funding is typically provided as a combination of Teaching Assistant (TA), Research Assistant (RA), Departmental Scholarship and Entrance Scholarship at the time of admission.We also encourage all our students to apply for various other scholarships including the Ontario Government Scholarship (OGS), Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council Scholarships (NSERC), the Vector Institute Scholarship, Ontario Trillium Scholarship, Endowment awards administered by FGPA, etc. Please consult various deadlines for these awards, as you may qualify to apply for some of them even before you are admitted to Carleton. Applications for these scholarships/awards require a research statement, recommendation letter(s), CV, list of publications, etc. Please put in the time and effort to complete your graduate application, as some of those documents will serve as basis for your scholarship/award applications.Please be aware that the University has little funding to offer International Masters Students and is unable to cover all your expenses. As such, we ask that you please provide us with evidence on the Preference Form of how much funding is available to you to support your studying and living expenses. Your application cannot be successful unless the money we can offer you, combined with the funds available to you, cover your tuition and expenses for the duration of your program, should you be offered admission.
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