Master of Data Science (MDSc)

Master of Data Science (MDSc) is a postgraduate (master's) course in data science & ai at memorial-university-of-newfoundland in St. John's, Canada. It takes 1 year full-time (10 courses, case studies and a capstone project), with intakes in September (apply by 15 January).

memorial-university-of-newfoundland is a public institution, ranked 551–600 in the world in the THE World University Rankings 2027. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.

Tuition for international students is C$26,936 a year, about ₹18 lakh.

Programme fee CAD 6,654 (CAD 2,218 × 3 semesters) plus special fee CAD 20,282, as in Memorial's own example; ancillary fees of about CAD 1,900 are extra

Living costs near the university

Living costs for Canada as a whole: C$20,000–30,000 a year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

General entry requirements at memorial-university-of-newfoundland for master's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.

• Master of Data Science: a bachelor's degree with at least second-class standing, plus a course (or equivalent knowledge) in multivariate calculus, statistical inference and programming.
• Master of Artificial Intelligence: a four-year degree in computer science, computer engineering or a related field, normally with 75% or second-class upper standing, plus linear algebra, vector calculus, statistics and programming.
• MBA: a bachelor's degree with a 2.75 GPA (4-point scale), GMAT 550 (Focus 515) or GRE 302, two years of full-time work experience and two references.

For this course: Meet Memorial's School of Graduate Studies English requirement; check the programme page.

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This course starts in: September (apply by 15 January).

1. 1Check the entry requirements and the deadline on the official course page.
2. 2Take IELTS, PTE or the test the university accepts, if you need one.
3. 3Prepare your documents: transcripts, statement of purpose, recommendation letters and CV.
4. 4Apply on the university's application portal and pay any application fee.
5. 5Accept your offer, meet any conditions and pay the deposit.
6. 6Apply for your student visa for Canada, then arrange accommodation.

• Valid passport
• Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets (undergraduate)
• Degree certificate and transcripts (graduate)
• English test score where required
• GMAT or GRE score, CV and references (MBA)
• Provincial Attestation Letter (issued via Memorial) for the study permit

• MBA international entrance scholarship

  MBA

  Value: CAD 12,000

  Entrance scholarship listed on the MBA page for international students.

  Official page

• Memorial University of Newfoundland International Entrance Scholarship (and other international entrance awards)

  Undergraduate, first year

  Value: Values not published on the overview page

  Considered automatically on admission if you meet the criteria; first-year only and not renewable. Transfer students qualify only with fewer than 31 transferred credit hours.

  Official page

Memorial University of Newfoundland is the public university of the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. It began as Memorial University College in 1925, in memory of Newfoundlanders who died in the First World War, and became a university in 1949. Its main campus is in St. John's, on Canada's Atlantic coast, with further campuses in Corner Brook, at the Marine Institute and in Labrador.

Memorial is a comprehensive research university with more than 17,000 students. It is known for engineering (especially ocean, naval and process engineering), computer science and artificial intelligence research, business, and ocean and marine studies through the Marine Institute.

Data Science & AI courses at other universities in Canada

• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (Graduate Certificate)cambrian-college1 year (2 semesters), capstone project · C$19,436 / year
• Master of Artificial Intelligence and Business Analyticscape-breton-university16 months (36 credits), in person; 420-hour internship or master's project · C$26,396 / year
• MSc in Business Analytics and Technology ManagementConcordia University2 years (45 credits, thesis); co-op option · C$20,211 / year
• Data Analytics (Post-Degree Diploma)douglas-college1 year (30 credits) · C$19,875 / year
• Data Analytics (Ontario College Graduate Certificate)fanshawe-college30 weeks (2 terms) · C$18,607 / year
• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (Graduate Certificate)fanshawe-college3 terms · C$18,920 / year

More courses at memorial-university-of-newfoundland

• Master of Artificial Intelligence (MAI)16 months (4 semesters), course-based, no co-op · C$22,461 / year
• Master of Applied Science in Software Engineering (MAScSE)16 months (4 semesters), course-based with a team capstone · C$22,461 / year
• Master of Business Administration (MBA)2 years full-time (20 courses; exemptions can shorten it) · C$16,833 / year
• Master of Science (Computer Science)2 years (6 semesters) · C$7,800 / year
• Bachelor of Engineering (co-operative)Co-operative degree with paid work terms · C$22,500 / year
• Bachelor of Commerce (Co-operative)Co-operative degree with paid work terms · C$22,500 / year

We researched this page on 28 Oct 2026 from the university's own pages. Fees, entry rules and intakes change every year; confirm them on the official course page before you apply. Listing a course doesn't mean Admission Mantra represents the university.

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