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University of Alberta · Canada

Computing Science

A four-year computing degree in Edmonton, Alberta.

Where
Edmonton, AlbertaCanada
Degree
BSc
Length
4 years
Taught in
English
Starts
Autumn 2027
Apply by
1 March 2027
Admission
SelectiveIB grades
EU/EEA fee
Not recorded yet
More facts
Degree
BSc
Length
4 years
Taught in
English
Starts
Autumn 2027

Deadlines

  1. 1 March 2027

    Application deadline for most programs
    Hard deadline
    DetailsSource
  2. 30 April 2027

    Apply for North Campus residence by this date for a guaranteed spot
    DetailsSource
  3. 1 August 2027

    Deadline for high school students to submit outstanding documents
    Hard deadline
    DetailsSource

Every date in Canada

What it is

A customizable Science degree with strengths in artificial intelligence, machine learning, robotics, games and databases, as a major or honors, with a minor or double major from more than 60 subjects.

What you need

  • Maths AA (SL or HL) or AI HLCalculus is needed to register; only Maths AA gives it
  • Any IB English
Requirements in full

Every IB applicant at UAlberta

Six IB courses, five of them the subjects your program requires, no grade below 4. Past competitive diplomas ran from 30 to 37 points depending on program; IB grades are converted to percentages.

Where it says so

Its entry requirements

Check it on ualberta.ca

How places are decided

    • IB grades
    Ranked on the five required subjects converted to percentages; no grade below 4. Competitive diplomas have run 30 to 37 points by program. Apply early.
Sources (4)
  1. Computing Science at UAlberta — checked 2026-10-07
  2. Entry requirements
  3. U of A's AI strength: Amii partnership, 24 Canada CIFAR AI Chairs including Turing Award winner Richard Sutton
  4. IB applicants at UAlberta

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