M.S in Canada

Scoring 7 CGPA may or may not be acceptable in Canada for a master's. CGPA 7 is equivalent to 3 GPA, which is the minimum eligibility for international admission. However, the university considers a GPA of above 3 for most of the programs. In addition, there are some exceptions where students with decent GRE/GMAT scores, LORs, and SOPs got admission.

To study master's in Canada, international students must hold a four-year bachelor's degree with a minimum 65% or a GPA of 3 on a 4-point scale. Along with this, they must submit certain mandatory documents that are discussed below:

• Academic transcripts
• English language requirements
• Statement of purpose
• Letter of recommendations
• GRE/GMAT score
• Work/ research experience
• Financial proof

There are around 61 universities in Canada to study MS course for international students. The University of Toronto remains at top position in Canada in 2025 by QS and Times Higher Education. The table below includes the list of best universities for MS in Canada:

To pursue an MS in Canada,

• A  3 or 4-year bachelor's degree in a relevant field is mandatory. 
• GPA should be 3.0+ out of 4.0 GPA.
• A good score in standardized test such as GRE, IELTS, TOEFL, GMAT and etc. (Minimum required score will vary in these universities)
• In some universities, work experience is an eligibility. (Make sure you check the official website of university).

A majority of MS Colleges in Canada have the MS course of 2 year long. However, for a few universities, the duration for an MS may be of 12 months / 25 – 36 months / 48+ months. The MS in Canada universities that have the duration between 13 months – 24 months are listed below:

• The University of British Columbia
• University of Toronto
• McGill University
• University of Calgary
• University of Alberta
• University of Waterloo

A few of the top specializations for MS in Canada are given below:

• Computer Science Engineering
• Chemistry
• Mathematics
• Biology
• Physics
• Computer Science
• Kinesiology
• Statistics
• Environmental Sciences
• Neuroscience
• Psychology
• Biochemistry
• Geology
• Food & Nutrition
• Pathology
• General Medicine
• Civil Engineering
• Molecular Biology