Master of Engineering in Applied Data Science (MADS)

Master of Engineering in Applied Data Science (MADS) is a postgraduate (master's) course in data science & ai at university-of-victoria in Victoria, Canada. It takes 1 year (course-based, full time; optional co-op), with intakes in September (apply by 30 April); January (apply by 31 August).

university-of-victoria is a public institution, ranked =370 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$42,000 a year, about ₹28.1 lakh.

Expected international tuition of about $42,000 for the 2025–2026 calendar year, as published by the department; check the current figure

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

• Each graduate programme sets its own requirements on top of the Faculty of Graduate Studies minimum.
• The MEng in Applied Data Science expects a bachelor's degree in electrical or computer engineering, computer science or a related subject, normally with first-class standing.
• Graduate applicants submit a statement of intent, résumé, transcripts and two assessment reports (references).
• Many graduate programmes ask international applicants to apply by 30 April for September or 31 August for January entry.

For this course: Faculty of Graduate Studies English requirement (see the programme page).

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This course starts in: September (apply by 30 April); January (apply by 31 August).

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 X and Class XII mark sheets (bachelor's applicants)
• Degree transcripts and certificate (master's applicants)
• English test score
• Statement of intent, résumé and two references for graduate programmes
• Application fee: $187 for graduate applicants with documents from outside Canada

• International Entrance Scholarship

  First-year bachelor's

  Value: $15,000 (2026–2027 value)

  International applicants with a minimum average of A- or equivalent (or 36+ IB points). Applicants are considered automatically.

  Official page

• International IB Entrance Scholarship

  First-year bachelor's

  Value: $10,000 (2026–2027 value)

  International applicants with 32 or more IB points. Can be combined with the International Entrance Scholarship (for example with 38 IB points).

  Official page

The University of Victoria (UVic) became a degree-granting university in 1963, growing out of Victoria College, which opened in 1903. It is a public research university with more than 22,000 students and 900-plus faculty members on a 200-acre campus near the sea.

UVic is known for its co-operative education programme, which lets students alternate study terms with paid work terms, and for research in ocean, climate and earth sciences. It has a Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science, the Peter B. Gustavson School of Business and a wide range of science, health and social science degrees.

Data Science & AI courses at other universities in Canada

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• 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-victoria

• Computer Science (BSc)4 years (longer with optional co-op terms) · C$43,292 / year
• Software Engineering (BSEng)4 years plus co-op work terms · C$50,058 / year
• Computer Engineering (BEng)4 years plus co-op work terms · C$50,058 / year
• Electrical Engineering (BEng)4 years plus co-op work terms · C$50,058 / year
• Commerce (BCom)4 years (with co-op) · C$37,575 / year
• Mechanical Engineering (BEng)4 years plus co-op work terms · C$50,058 / 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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