Study Computer Science in Canada
267 programmes in computer science at 58 universities in Canada are open to international students; 99% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 17,401 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 14,262 USD and 25,172 USD.
Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Computer Science programmes
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Computer Science in Canada by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 88 | 14,262 USD | 17,401 USD | 25,172 USD |
| Master's | 87 | 12,688 USD | 16,676 USD | 24,908 USD |
| PhD | 15 | 9,422 USD | 10,725 USD | 18,387 USD |
Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programmes exist.
Specialisations within computer science
Universities for computer science in Canada
- Fairleigh Dickinson University - Vancouver (23)
- Conestoga College (19)
- Dalhousie University (14)
- Laval University, Quebec City (13)
- Polytechnique Montréal (13)
- Centennial College (11)
- Canadore College (11)
- Trent University (10)
- Seneca Polytechnic (10)
- Ontario Tech University (8)
Study Computer Science in Canada: common questions
- How many computer science programmes are there in Canada?
- 267 computer science programmes at 58 universities in Canada are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
- How much does a computer science degree in Canada cost?
- The median yearly tuition for bachelor's programmes in computer science in Canada is 17,401 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 14,262 USD and 25,172 USD per year.
- Can I study computer science in Canada in English?
- Yes — 99% of the computer science programmes in Canada in our catalogue are taught in English (264 of 267).
- Are any of these computer science programmes available online?
- 32 of the 267 programmes in Canada are delivered online or by distance learning.
- Which degree level is cheapest for computer science in Canada?
- PhD programmes, at a median of 10,725 USD per year, against 17,401 USD for bachelor's programmes.
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