Master of Data Science and Analytics (MDSA)

Master of Data Science and Analytics (MDSA) is a postgraduate (master's) course in data science & ai at university-of-calgary in Calgary, Canada. It takes 12 months full time, with intakes in September (international deadline 1 March).

university-of-calgary is a public institution, ranked 249 in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2027. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.

Tuition for international students is C$50,465 a year, about ₹33.8 lakh.

2026-27 international rate $5,046.54 per 3-unit course; shown for 10 course equivalents (four core, four specialisation and one integrated course plus a project or internship)

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 university-of-calgary for master's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.

• A 4-year bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with a GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 over the second half of the degree (last 60 units).
• Course-based MEng programmes need 10 courses and take 1–2 years; international deadlines are 1 April for September and 1 August for January.
• The MDSA starts in September only; the international deadline is 1 March.
• Some programmes ask for higher English scores than the UCalgary minimum.

For this course: UCalgary graduate minimum: IELTS 6.5 (6.0 each), TOEFL iBT 86 or 4.5, PTE 59 or Duolingo 125; Faculty of Science rules apply.

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This course starts in: September (international deadline 1 March).

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 transcripts and certificates (postgraduate)
• English test score unless exempt
• Statement of intent, CV and references (graduate, as the programme asks)
• Proof of funds for the study permit

• President's Admission Scholarship

  Undergraduate, entering

  Value: CAD 5,000

  Applicants with an admission average of 95% or higher, including international applicants. Awarded automatically when you apply for admission.

  Official page

• UCalgary Prestige Awards

  Undergraduate, entering

  Value: Up to CAD 30,400 (UCalgary also lists higher-value awards)

  Competitive entrance awards with a separate application; the deadline is 1 December. The entrance award programme is open to Canadian and international applicants.

  Official page

The University of Calgary was founded in 1966 and is one of Canada's larger public research universities, with more than 38,000 students in 14 faculties. It is known for engineering at the Schulich School of Engineering, business at the Haskayne School of Business, and energy, medicine and computer science research.

UCalgary's international tuition is lower than at many Ontario and British Columbia universities. In 2026-27 the international rate is CAD 3,078.21 per 3-unit course in Arts, Science (including Computer Science) and Nursing, CAD 3,610.44 in Business and CAD 4,148.73 in Engineering. A full year is usually 10 courses.

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 university-of-calgary

• Software Engineering, BSc in Engineering (Schulich)4 years (common first year), with an optional 12–16 month paid internship · C$41,487 / year
• Computer Science, BSc4 years; optional Science Internship Program · C$30,782 / year
• Master of Engineering (course-based), Electrical and Computer Engineering1–2 years full time (10 courses); 3 years with the internship stream · C$41,487 / year
• Electrical Engineering, BSc in Engineering (Schulich)4 years (common first year), with an optional 12–16 month paid internship · C$41,487 / year
• Business, Bachelor of Commerce (Haskayne)4 years; co-op available · C$36,104 / year
• Mechanical Engineering, BSc in Engineering (Schulich)4 years (common first year), with an optional 12–16 month paid internship · C$41,487 / 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.

1. university-of-calgary: Master of Data Science and Analytics (MDSA) (opens in a new tab)
2. UCalgary Calendar 2026-27: P.1.1 Undergraduate Tuition (opens in a new tab)
3. UCalgary Calendar 2026-27: P.2.3.1 Graduate Course-based Tuition (opens in a new tab)
4. UCalgary Calendar: A.12 English Language Proficiency (opens in a new tab)
5. UCalgary Calendar: G.A.1 Graduate qualifications (opens in a new tab)