Honours Bachelor of Data Science and Analytics

Honours Bachelor of Data Science and Analytics is a undergraduate (bachelor's) course in data science & ai at Seneca Polytechnic in Toronto, Canada. It takes 4 years (8 semesters), with a mandatory co-op term, with intakes in January 2027; September 2027 (Newnham).

Seneca Polytechnic is a public institution. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.

Tuition for international students is C$19,691 a year, about ₹13.2 lakh. Over 4 years that is roughly C$78,764 (≈ ₹52.8 lakh) before any yearly increase.

2026-27 international tuition of CAD 9,845.50 per semester × 2 (tuition only); ancillary fees 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 Seneca Polytechnic for bachelor's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.

• Diplomas and advanced diplomas: Class 12 (or equivalent) with the subjects the programme asks for.
• Honours bachelor's degrees: equivalent of six Grade 12 university-level courses with a 65% average, including English at 65% and, for Data Science and Analytics, two Grade 12 Mathematics courses at 65%.
• The application fee is CAD 90; Seneca credits it to your student account after acceptance.
• Paying first-semester fees secures your seat and triggers your Provincial Attestation Letter and Letter of Acceptance.

For this course: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall, no band below 6.0.

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This course starts in: January 2027; September 2027 (Newnham).

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 (diplomas and degrees)
• Degree certificate and transcripts (graduate certificates)
• English test score, or proof of qualifying study in English
• Résumé and references for experience-based entry where the programme allows it

• Entrance Scholarship for All International Students

  Full-time programmes starting September 2026, January 2027 or May 2027

  Value: CAD 2,000 (one-year programme) up to CAD 5,000 (four-year programme), paid in instalments

  Automatic for international applicants paying international tuition in a full-time postsecondary programme. You must submit your SIN or ITN during your first term to receive it.

  Official page

• English Language Institute (ELI) tuition credits

  Students who start with Seneca's ELI

  Value: CAD 500 per ELI level (up to CAD 2,000), or up to CAD 7,000 when you start ELI and a full-time programme

  For students who take Seneca's English Language Institute before their programme. See Seneca's tuition incentive page for conditions.

  Official page

Seneca Polytechnic opened in 1967 as one of Ontario's public colleges. Its main campus is Newnham in North York, and it also teaches at King City, on the York University campus, in Markham and in Peterborough. It offers certificates, diplomas, one-year graduate certificates and bachelor's degrees in business, technology, health, creative arts and engineering.

Seneca calls itself a polytechnic because it combines college-style applied teaching with degree programmes. Many programmes include paid co-op or optional work terms. Its bachelor's degrees in software engineering and data science include mandatory co-op terms.

Data Science & AI courses at other universities in Canada

• Data Analytics and Research (Enterprise Analysis and Research) (Diploma)canadore-college2 years · C$17,523 / year
• Bachelor of Data Science (BDS)carleton-university4 years (Honours) · C$55,000 / year
• Bachelor of Computer Science – Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning streamcarleton-university4 years (Honours); co-op option · C$55,000 / year
• Bachelor of Commerce – Business Analytics concentrationcarleton-university4 years (Honours); co-op option · C$45,000 / year
• Bachelor of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (Honours)Conestoga College4 years, with two co-op terms (hybrid delivery) · C$16,933 / year
• Bachelor of Data AnalyticsConestoga CollegeDegree programme; check length on the programme page · C$16,933 / year

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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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