Overview

The Faculty of Computer Science (FCS) at the University of New Brunswick Fredericton Campus was the first computer science faculty in Canada.

Our students enjoy working and collaborating with top faculty who are nationally and internationally renowned in their field.

Careers

Our recent graduates have gone on to work at companies such as IBM, Ciena, Alcatel-Lucent and Ernst & Young, as well as to careers in academia.

Programme Structure

Research area include:

Artificial Intelligence
Bioinformatics and Computational Science
Cloud Computing
Cybersecurity and Privacy
Data Management, Analytics, and Mining
Embedded Systems
High Performance Computing
Human-Computer Interaction
Natural Language Processing
Networking, Data Communications, and Wireless
Optimization and Algorithmics
Software Engineering
Systems and Architecture

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-30 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-28 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

94

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

7

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Fredericton, Canada

Disciplines

Computer Sciences View 46 other PhDs in Computer Sciences in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

94

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65

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IELTS

7

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Other requirements

General requirements

A research-based Master's degree in Computer Science or related area with first class standing from a recognized University.
Students must have a confirmed supervisor at UNB before being accepted into the PhD program.

Required application documents:

Official transcripts and degree confirmation
Three letters of recommendation (at least 2 academic)
CV
Complete application form
Applicants need to submit a supervisor-student agreement. Applicants looking for a supervisor may start their application and add this agreement later.
International applicants whose first language is not English will be required to submit language scores.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

10454 CAD / year

≈ 10454 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

5838 CAD / year

≈ 5838 CAD / year

Living costs

Fredericton

Canada

1100 - 2100 CAD / month

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Overview

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Fredericton

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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