MS in Computer Science 

at Columbia University, New York

With 4% acceptance rate, Columbia University offers tough admission to international students. To improve the chances of selection, students must take care of a few things that can also help to build a strong profile. Students can check the mandatory things below to improve their selection probability:

• Aim for high academic scores, including CGPA, GRE/GMAT, and English language proficiency, and more.
• Submit a well-written Statement of Purpose that includes all the goals and achievements.
• Ask professors to provide a letter of recommendation who know the students' abilities.
• Involved in leadership roles, gained relevant experience, international conference, and more to display the ability.

Former Minister of Law and Justice of India, BR Ambedkar, attended the Columbia University, receiving a PhD in Economics in 1927, and an Honorary degree in 1952. 

Ambedkar, was the first politically prominent, and highly educated member of the Hindu "untouchable" Dalit cast in India, who fought for their civil rights and social justice. 

Requirements for the University of British Columbia for MS programs include:

• Bachelor's degree (four-year or three-year UG + one-year MS) with First Class/Division 1 (65%) or Very Good (8 on a 10-point scale)
• GRE/ MCAT / LSAT/MCAT scores as per the course requirement
• Academic transcripts
• English Language Proficiency test score of IELTS/TOEFL/PTE
• Resume / CV
• Essays or SOP, as per course requirement
• Two to three LORs
• Additional or optional supplements, as per course requirement

Note: All applicants must complete an online application form and pay the application fee to be considered for admission to UBC.

The University of Northern British Columbia is one of the best small universities in Canada. As per Maclean’s Magazine the University of Northern British Columbia ranking is #1 in Canada. The University of Northern British Columbia is placed among the top 5% of universities in Canada by THE. Also, the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2024 ranked the University of British Columbia in the range of #801-1,000 in the world.

The UNBC Masters Tuition Scholarship is a graduate award offered by the university itself. This scholarship reduces half the value of the tuition fee units for the degree programme into which the student has been accepted. This scholarship is for a full-time student who has successfully competed for a national or provincial scholarship or fellowship equal to or greater than CAD 10,000. Students must keep a satisfactory academic standing to maintain the scholarship.

The University of Northern British Columbia offers admissions in two intakes; Fall and Spring. However, international students can apply for the next cycle of admission intakes. Below we provide admission deadlines for undergraduate and postgraduate programs.

Undergraduate Application Deadline

International students can choose from more than 100 courses at the University of Northern British Columbia. International students seeking admission to the University of Northern British Columbia can apply online to UNBC through its online application system, EducationPlanner (EPBC). Before applying, international students are advised to check the admission requirements and admission deadlines.

The University of Northern British Columbia does not provide data on the acceptance rate. However, as per EduRank, the University of Northern British Columbia acceptance rate is 73%, which makes UNBC moderately selective in admissions. With an acceptance rate of 73%, it is relatively easier for international students to get into the university. Also, the data given above on the acceptance rate is from an unofficial source, therefore it is subject to vary.

Both the University of Northern British Columbia and Memorial University of Newfoundland are public research universities. The Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2023 ranked the University of Northern British Columbia in the range of #801-1000 and Memorial University of Newfoundland in the range of #601-800 in the world.

The University of Northern British Columbia is known for its teaching, discovery, people, the environment and the North. UNBC offers some of the most outstanding undergraduate and graduate programs in the areas such as health, cultures, economics, sciences, and the environment. The University of Northern British Columbia is known for its academic excellence in teaching and research.