Data Science Colleges in Canada

If Data Science is the choicest job of the 21st century then Canada is responsible for rightly giving the boost to education in this field. Aimed to create more than 300,000 Data Scientists/Analysts by the end of 2023, Canadian universities are one of the best to pursue Data Science courses. From short-term certificate courses to masters and doctorates, colleges in Canada provide a variety of options for Data Science enthusiasts. 

List of Data Science Colleges in Canada

Here is the list of the best data science colleges in Canada.

1. University of Toronto
2. Carleton University
3. McGill University
4. Queen’s University
5. University of Western Ontario
6. HEC Montreal
7. The University of British Columbia
8. Ryerson University

University of Toronto

With over 980 undergraduate and graduate courses, the University of Toronto ranks 1st amongst Canadian universities. 24% of the current students are international, therefore the campus, syllabus as well as faculty have been modified or trained to suit global requirements. All undergraduate students are given housing accommodations by the University of Toronto.

Courses	Duration	Exams	Fees
M.Sc AC (Applied Computing) in Data Science	16 months	IELTS- 7 TOEFL- 93 GRE- 309	Rs.35.15 lakh/year
B.Sc Honours in Data Science	4 years	IELTS- 7 TOEFL-100 MELAB-85 SAT-1330 ACT-23	Rs. 34.6 lakh/year
B.Sc (Statistics) in Machine Learning and Data Mining	4 years	IELTS-6.5 TOEFL- 100 MELAB- 85 SAT-1330 ACT- 23	Rs.33.5 lakh/year

Carleton University

Carleton University is located in the capital of Ottawa. Carleton is popular for its interdisciplinary approach and how they promote pedagogy.  Data Science is available as a collaborative program at Carleton. It is a subject of specialisation of any participating programs you choose from the list below:

• Biology
• Biomedical Research
• Business
• Cognitive Science
• Communication
• Computer Science
• Economics
• Electrical and Computer Engineering
• Geography and Environmental Studies
• History
• International Affairs
• Health Sciences
• Information Technology
• Psychology
• Public Policy and Administration

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McGill University

McGill University in Montreal has been ranked 31st by QS Rankings 2021. This university alone has produced 12 Nobel Laureates. McGill University offers the PBEEE- Quebec scholarships for foreign students to graduates and doctoral candidates who don’t opt for permanent residency in Canada. 

Courses	Duration	Exams	Fees
M.Sc Data Science	2 years	IELTS-6.5 TOEFL- 86 GRE- 310	Rs.15.1 lakh/year
BSc of Science (Statistics and Computer Science)	3 years	IELTS- 6.5 TOEFL- 86	Rs. 28.9 lakh/year

Queen’s University

One of the prestigious universities of Canada in Ontario, Queen has a low acceptance rate of 10-12%. Queen’s does offer on-campus accommodations via their 17 residencies. Data Science is one of the top streams that students opt for at Queen’s University. Queen’s University’s Principal’s International Scholarship India offers 5 Indian Students a scholarship of 15,000 (INR 110716) USD every year. 

Courses	Duration	Exams	Fees
Masters of Management (Artificial Intelligence)	1 year	IELTS- 7.5 TOEFL-100 GRE-315	Rs. 48.5 lakh/year
B.Sc Computing	4 years	IELTS- 6.5 TOEFL- 88 PTE- 60	Rs. 25.2 lakh/year
M.Sc Computing Science	2 years	IELTS- 7 TOEFL- 88 PTE- 65	Rs. 11.4 lakh/year

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Western University

Western University is located in the London city of Ontario. One of the special features of Western University is that they allow international students on Canadian Student Visa to work alongside their education. For Masters in Data Science, Western University offers various scholarships to Indian students. 

Courses	Duration	Exams	Fees
Masters in Data Analytics	1 year	IELTS- 6.5 TOEFL- 94 GRE- 300	Rs.31 lakh/year
M.Sc in Statistics	1 year	IELTS- 6.5 TOEFL- 86 PTE-58	Rs. 7.3 lakh/year
M.Sc Management- Business Analytics	1.5 year	IELTS- 7 TOEFL- 100 PTE- 70	Rs. 41.1 lakh/year

HEC Montreal

Located in Quebec, Montreal, HEC is one of the top business schools in the world. HEC Montreal boasts of nearly 100% placement on campus. HEC offers over $1.5 million worth of scholarships to master students yearly. Data Science in Business Analytics is one of the most sought-after programs at this business school.

Courses	Duration	Exams	Fees
M.Sc in Data Science and Business Analytics	2 years	IELTS- 6.5 TOEFL- 601 TOEIC- 601	Rs. 17.6 lakh/year
M.Sc Management in Data Science and Business Analytics	2 years	IELTS- 5.5 TOEFL- 72 TOEIC- 601 GMAT- 630 GRE- 308	Rs. 14.9 lakh/year
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Administration- Data Science	4 years	IELTS- 6.5 TOEFL- 85	Rs. 8.8 lakh/year

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The University of British Columbia

The University of British Columbia is amongst the top 50 universities globally. Data Science programs and classes are held on the Okanagan campus of UCB. These programs can either be opted as co-op or Honours combined option.

Courses	Duration	Exams	Fees
B.Sc Data Science(Okanagan Campus)	4 years	IELTS- 6 TOEFL- 90	Rs. 24.9 lakh/year
M.Sc Data Science(Okanagan Campus)	10 months	IELTS- 7 TOEFL- 100 GRE- 310	Rs. 28.1 lakh/year

University of Waterloo

After the University of Toronto, Waterloo is ranked 2nd based on the courses and programs they offer. Waterloo offers numerous scholarships for Indian students. To know more about the scholarship programs at Waterloo that may help you pursue Data Science in Canada.

Courses	Duration	Exams	Fees
Masters in Data Science(Co-op)	16 months	IELTS- 7.5  TOEFL- 100GRE- 308	Rs. 26.7 lakh/year

Ryerson University

Ryerson University, located in Toronto offers one of the best-curated master’s programs in Data Science in Canada. Being one of the top colleges, Ryerson’s Data Science program has been scored 8.2/10 by the students. 

Courses	Duration	Exams	Fees
M.Sc Data Science and Analytics	1 year	IELTS- 7 TOEFL- 93 GRE- 309 PTE- 63`	Rs. 13.1 lakh/year

Application Process

The application process to apply to universities in Canada is the same for all intakes. Here is an overview of the step-by-step application process for data science colleges in Canada:

1. Visit the official website of the university you are interested in 
2. Check the course curriculum and the eligibility requirements.
3. Click on the application form of the respective university.
4. First, you need to create an account using your mobile number or email address.
5. You will receive an email or SMS on your registered contact number with login details and verification.
6. Use the login details provided and enter your details ( name, gender, date of birth)
7. Enter your academic qualification and upload the required documents.
8. Select the course and pay the application fee.
9. The application fee is different for every university and can be paid through a debit/credit card or internet banking.
10. Submit your application form, you can also track your application form through your account.
11. Students that have been selected will be required to attend a virtual interview by some universities.

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Documents Required

• Official academic transcripts
• Scanned copy of passport
• CV/ Resume
• Letter of Recommendation
• English language proficiency test scores
• Statement of Purpose
• Two Reference Letters
• Postgraduate applicants have to submit a translation of the degree certificate in case the degree certificate is in another language other than English.

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