Course at a Glance
- MasterDegree level
- University of Windsor main campus, 401 Sunset Avenue, Windsor, Ontario N9B 3P4, CanadaLocation
- ScienceField of study
- EnglishLanguage of instruction
- University of Windsor main campus, 401 Sunset Avenue, Windsor, Ontario N9B 3P4Campus
- Master of Applied Computing (MAC)Awards
- $31,800Fees
- AvailableScholarship
About this programme
Master of Applied Computing is a professional program that will provide students with a solid foundation of the industry oriented practical aspects of computer science. It provides a solid background in the foundation of computing and business.
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The skills and knowledge gained from this program will allow you to develop a successful career in the growing software industry through practical projects, internships and in-class training. This program has been specifically designed to expose you to the latest technologies and developments in a number of high-demand fields. Students of the Masters of Applied Computing program have unique opportunities with Industry partners such as IBM, Blackberry (2020) and Rocket Innovation Studio (2021). Opportunity to get an internship through a Transform program (12 weeks), where students gain Employment Readiness Skills (resume skills, professionalism and interview). Master of Applied Comuputing – Videos 👉 Interview with our Lancers – Watch Here! 👉 Meet our Professors and fellow Lancers – Watch Below!
Is this course right for you?
Our counsellors check your profile against this programme's entry criteria and tell you where you stand — before you pay anything.
What we look at
- Your subject background and grades
- Your English score, or how to get one
- Budget, including living costs
University & programme
Canada- Listed from the catalogueNot yet staff-verified — ask us to confirm the details.
- English requirementIELTS Overall 6.5
- Study modefull-time
Admissions checklist
Entry requirements
Previous 4-Year Undergraduate Degree || 4-year bachelor’s degree in computer science or related discipline with a minimum major average of 70% or an average of 77% or better in the last 3 years of study || Because of the large number of applicants to the Masters of Applied Computing, having 5 or more grades below 70% in computer science courses will decrease your chances for admission || Statement of Interest || English Language Proficiency Requirements: || IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL 92 IBT / UWindsor ELIP 3* || IELTS: || 6.5 and no more than one band score of 6.0, no individual band score below 6.0 || TOEFL: || iBT 92 (a minimum of 23 in each band) || Duolingo: || 120 overall || View the || Graduate Studies || page for more information on admission requirements and English exemptions. || * || English language improvement programs || are available if you require extra training prior to entry into the academic program, or have received lower-than-required test scores. || Faculty of Graduate Studies programme profile (https://www.uwindsor.ca/graduate-studies/305/applied-computing): Program Specific Admission Requirements || An applicant must hold a 4-year bachelor degree in Computer Science or a closely-related discipline with a minimum major average of 70% or an average of 77% or better in the last 3 years of study. Because of the large number of applicants to the Masters of Applied Computing, the minimum admitting average does not guarantee admission. In particular, having 5 or more grades below 70% in computer science courses, will significantly decrease your chances for admission to this program. In addition, applicants with 2 or more backlogs in computer science core courses will not be admitted. || Deadline for Summer: || Applications for admission have been suspended for Summer 2026. || Deadline for Fall: May || 15 || Deadline for Winter: || October 1 || Minimum TOEFL: || IBT-92 (a minimum of 23 in each band) || Minimum IELTS: || 6.5, with no individual band score below 6.0 and no more than one band score of 6.0. || Minimum Pearson: || 65 || Additional Requirements || Statement of Interest || Resume/CV || Two Letters of Reference || Upon acceptance of an offer of admission a deposit of $4000 is due within 21-days. Please refer to the information on deposits included with your offer. · English: IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0); TOEFL iBT 92; PTE Academic 65; Duolingo English Test 120 · English test waiver: Exemptions (Faculty of Graduate Studies, https://www.uwindsor.ca/graduate-studies/346/admission-requirements): a university degree completed at a Canadian institution within the past two years; or a university degree completed within the past two years at an institution in a country on the Faculty's exempt-country list (Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Botswana, British Virgin Islands, Cameroon*, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Fiji, Gambia, Ghana, Gibraltar, Grenada, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Malta*, Mauritius*, Namibia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Papua New Guinea, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent & the Grenadines, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa*, Swaziland, Tanzania, Tonga, Trinidad & Tobago, Turks & Caicos, Uganda, United Kingdom, U.S.A., Vanuatu*, Zambia, Zimbabwe; * where the medium of instruction was English). Pathways accepted in place of a test: UWindsor ELIP Level III with 75%; ILAC Pathway Level 3.3; ICEAP Toronto Education Cohort Program with 70% (course-based M.Ed. only). Senate policy: https://lawlibrary.uwindsor.ca/Presto/content/GetDoc.axd?ctID=OTdhY2QzODgtNjhlYi00ZWY0LTg2OTUtNmU5NjEzY2JkMWYx&rID=MzIy&pID=MjMy&attchmnt=False&uSesDM=False&rIdx=MzIy&rCFU= · Backlogs accepted: 0-1 backlog in computer science core courses: the Faculty of Graduate Studies states 'applicants with 2 or more backlogs in computer science core courses will not be admitted'. · Application fee: CAD 125.00 - Faculty of Graduate Studies application fee (https://www.uwindsor.ca/graduate-studies/346/admission-requirements) · Deposit: CAD 4000.00 - due within 21 days of accepting an offer of admission (Faculty of Graduate Studies programme page; the offer letter sets out the deposit terms)
The usual set for this level. Your counsellor confirms the exact list for this university.
- Academic transcripts
- English test score (IELTS/TOEFL)
- Passport copy
- Statement of purpose (optional)
- Recommendation letters (optional)
Cost & scholarships
- Tuition$31,800 CAD / year≈ $23,382 / year
- Application feeNo application fee for this programme
- Living costsVary by city — see the destination guide.
- ScholarshipsFaculty of Graduate Studies entrance awards: Doctoral Entrance Award $30,000 ($2,500 x 12 terms); Master's Research Entrance Award $7,500 ($2,500 x 3 terms). Both Canadian and international full-time applicants to RESEARCH-BASED programmes with an admission average of at least 80% are considered on the programme's recommendation; the full application must be in by the programme deadline or the entrance-scholarship deadline, whichever is earlier. Source: || This programme is on the Faculty of Graduate Studies list of programmes NOT eligible for the Doctoral / Master's Research Entrance AwardsView scholarship page
Application timeline
Typical timings. Deadlines differ per university and intake.
- 1Prepare documents1–2 weeks
- 2Submit application1–3 weeks
- 3Receive offer letter2–6 weeks
- 4Apply for visa4–8 weeks
Application deadline: Fall: May 15. Winter: October 1. (Applications for admission were suspended for Summer 2026.)
Visa & support journey
- Offer letterFrom the university
- Visa guidanceExpert support
- Pre-departureAccommodation & travel
- Ongoing supportEven after you arrive
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Master of Applied Computing (MAC) cost?
CAD 31,800 / year.
What English score does it need?
IELTS 6.5 overall is the score listed for this programme.
What are the entry requirements?
Previous 4-Year Undergraduate Degree || 4-year bachelor’s degree in computer science or related discipline with a minimum major average of 70% or an average of 77% or better in the last 3 years of study || Because of the large number of applicants to the Masters of Applied Computing, having 5 or more grades below 70% in computer science courses will decrease your chances for admission || Statement of Interest || English Language Proficiency Requirements: || IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL 92 IBT / UWindsor ELIP 3* || IELTS: || 6.5 and no more than one band score of 6.0, no individual band score below 6.0 || TOEFL: || iBT 92 (a minimum of 23 in each band) || Duolingo: || 120 overall || View the || Graduate Studies || page for more information on admission requirements and English exemptions. || * || English language improvement programs || are available if you require extra training prior to entry into the academic program, or have received lower-than-required test scores. || Faculty of Graduate Studies programme profile (https://www.uwindsor.ca/graduate-studies/305/applied-computing): Program Specific Admission Requirements || An applicant must hold a 4-year bachelor degree in Computer Science or a closely-related discipline with a minimum major average of 70% or an average of 77% or better in the last 3 years of study. Because of the large number of applicants to the Masters of Applied Computing, the minimum admitting average does not guarantee admission. In particular, having 5 or more grades below 70% in computer science courses, will significantly decrease your chances for admission to this program. In addition, applicants with 2 or more backlogs in computer science core courses will not be admitted. || Deadline for Summer: || Applications for admission have been suspended for Summer 2026. || Deadline for Fall: May || 15 || Deadline for Winter: || October 1 || Minimum TOEFL: || IBT-92 (a minimum of 23 in each band) || Minimum IELTS: || 6.5, with no individual band score below 6.0 and no more than one band score of 6.0. || Minimum Pearson: || 65 || Additional Requirements || Statement of Interest || Resume/CV || Two Letters of Reference || Upon acceptance of an offer of admission a deposit of $4000 is due within 21-days. Please refer to the information on deposits included with your offer. · English: IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0); TOEFL iBT 92; PTE Academic 65; Duolingo English Test 120 · English test waiver: Exemptions (Faculty of Graduate Studies, https://www.uwindsor.ca/graduate-studies/346/admission-requirements): a university degree completed at a Canadian institution within the past two years; or a university degree completed within the past two years at an institution in a country on the Faculty's exempt-country list (Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Botswana, British Virgin Islands, Cameroon*, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Fiji, Gambia, Ghana, Gibraltar, Grenada, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Malta*, Mauritius*, Namibia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Papua New Guinea, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent & the Grenadines, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa*, Swaziland, Tanzania, Tonga, Trinidad & Tobago, Turks & Caicos, Uganda, United Kingdom, U.S.A., Vanuatu*, Zambia, Zimbabwe; * where the medium of instruction was English). Pathways accepted in place of a test: UWindsor ELIP Level III with 75%; ILAC Pathway Level 3.3; ICEAP Toronto Education Cohort Program with 70% (course-based M.Ed. only). Senate policy: https://lawlibrary.uwindsor.ca/Presto/content/GetDoc.axd?ctID=OTdhY2QzODgtNjhlYi00ZWY0LTg2OTUtNmU5NjEzY2JkMWYx&rID=MzIy&pID=MjMy&attchmnt=False&uSesDM=False&rIdx=MzIy&rCFU= · Backlogs accepted: 0-1 backlog in computer science core courses: the Faculty of Graduate Studies states 'applicants with 2 or more backlogs in computer science core courses will not be admitted'. · Application fee: CAD 125.00 - Faculty of Graduate Studies application fee (https://www.uwindsor.ca/graduate-studies/346/admission-requirements) · Deposit: CAD 4000.00 - due within 21 days of accepting an offer of admission (Faculty of Graduate Studies programme page; the offer letter sets out the deposit terms)
Is there a scholarship?
Faculty of Graduate Studies entrance awards: Doctoral Entrance Award $30,000 ($2,500 x 12 terms); Master's Research Entrance Award $7,500 ($2,500 x 3 terms). Both Canadian and international full-time applicants to RESEARCH-BASED programmes with an admission average of at least 80% are considered on the programme's recommendation; the full application must be in by the programme deadline or the entrance-scholarship deadline, whichever is earlier. Source: || This programme is on the Faculty of Graduate Studies list of programmes NOT eligible for the Doctoral / Master's Research Entrance Awards View scholarship page
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