Bachelors of Science in Computer Science 

at Mount Saint Vincent University, Halifax

The Mount Saint Vincent University courses are comprised of over 190 courses at levels like undergraduate and graduate. The university offers more than 50 undergraduate majors, 34 graduate courses, and 8 certificate and diploma programs. At the undergraduate level, it offers only Bachelor of Arts and Bachelors of Science programs with 30 majors and minors options. For graduate students, it has courses in Applied Human Nutrition, Business Administration, Child and Youth Studies, and Information Technology etc.

In the case of graduate admission at MSVU Canada, the application review process starts after the application deadline. The university aims to have most decisions out 8 weeks after the application deadline. Once a decision has been made, the applicants will receive email notification.

The general MSVU admission requirements for Indian students are given below:

• Undergraduate: Higher Secondary School Certificates awarded at Class 11 or 12 – with grades of A, B or C is required. Students must have an average of 70% (5 best scoring academic subjects considered) during the final year of schooling.
• Graduate: A bachelor’s degree in the relevant discipline is needed for graduate studies at MSVU

Furthermore, do submit the English language proficiency scores. IELTS / TOEFL are the accepted test scores

Also Read: Eligibility Criteria to Study in Canada 

The average class size of MSVU is 23. In other words, the classes of MSVU are small size with an average of more than 20 students. Also, this class size is nationally recognised as being amongst the lowest in Canada. Since class sizes can vary a lot but at MSVU the small class sizes will help students build better connections with professors.

International students are required to submit proof of English language proficiency, and they can do so by submitting IELTS / TOEFL scores. Minimum scores required in these ELP tests are given below:

The university accepts applications from Indian applicants that are coming directly from the official representative in the region. Along with the applicants, the applicants will be required to submit documents like official transcripts, references, resume, statement of intent, etc. MSVU application fees for international students are given below:

• Undergraduate: CAD 80 (Around INR 5,000)
• Graduate: CAD 90 (Around INR 5,500)

Also Check: How to Apply to UG & PG Courses in Canada?

Various unofficial sources have mentioned that MSVU acceptance rate is 93%. This justifies that the university is less selective at the time of admission. So, to get into this university, the applicants who meet the entry requirements and application criteria have a higher chance of getting admission. In general, for admission to MSVU undergraduate courses, a high school qualification is required. For graduate courses, an undergraduate degree is required.

After succesfully submitting application at Mount Saint Vincent University, the studenst receive a desicion within four to six weeks. After which students are requested to pay a security deposit to secure their seat at this university. 

Later the students have to apply for a student visa to Canada. 

After getting the admission confirmation from the Mount Saint Vincent University, the students must arrange all these documents with the VISA fee:

·         Passport

·         Official documents transcripts

·         Provide a provincial attestation letter (PAL) from Ontario's provincial government

·         English Language Proficiency Proofs

·         Proof of Funds certificate

·         Support letter issued by the bank in case of a loan

The VISA application fee for Canada, is CAD 150 (INR 9,114) which is non-refundable in case of a rejection.

Students can live on-campus at MSVU. There are three residence buildings for all students; The Birches, Assisi Hall, and Westwood. An initial deposit of CAD 300 must be paid at the time students complete the application for housing. Once the application has been received, and the room has been assigned, students will be notified by email and required to pay an additional fee of CAD 200. Know the 2023-24 residence fees from the official website. The cost of living in Halifax will be as follows:

Apartment Rentals

Yes, The university charges an application fee of CAD 40 for undergraduate programs and CAD 50 for graduate programs. The application fees are non-refundable.