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Master of MCS Bridge Program
University of Niagara Falls Canada
- Niagara Falls, Canada
- 0.5 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
Six-month bridging programme for applicants to the Master of Computer Science in Applied AI.
What you will learn
- Build foundational proficiency in MCS Bridge Program
- Academic communication
- and independent study skills for further education. Suggested learning areas: Two 12-week terms
- Design Thinking
- Big Data.
Career outcomes
- Program Coordinator
- Administrative Officer
- Research Assistant
- Operations Assistant
- Project Assistant
Curriculum
- Two 12-week terms
- 18 Credits across six three-credit undergraduate courses: Computational Mathematics
- Design Thinking
- Big Data
- Principles of Analytics
- SQL Databases and Advanced Computing Foundations. On campus uses two hours of self-study and two hours of class per course weekly. No certificate is issued.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Recognised undergraduate degree with a minimum 2.67 GPA; English proficiency required.
Accepted academic background
Recognised undergraduate degree equivalent to the four-year honours degree standard with a minimum 2.67 GPA, including one course each in quantitative methods, computer programming and calculus; English proficiency required
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5 (min 6.0 writing)
- TOEFL iBT 88 (min 20 each component)
- PTE Academic 61 (min 60 writing)
- Cambridge 176
- Duolingo 120 (no component below 105)
- IELTS 6.5
How to apply
- Check the entry requirements and intake deadline; international applications are due 56 days before term start. Create and activate a student account
- then apply at apply.myunfc.ca; the application fee is waived for 2026-2027 study. Upload the application form
- official transcripts of all post-secondary study
- professional designations if any
- English proficiency proof and certified translations. Receive the offer letter and pay the deposit by the date it states. Obtain the Provincial Attestation Letter and apply for the study permit with proof of funds.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $12,514 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $0 CAD |
| Deposit | $35,962 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Niagara Falls |
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| Faculty or school | _ |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 18 |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | _ |
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Frequently asked questions
The program takes 0.5 years.
Tuition is $12,514 CAD per year. The application fee is $0 CAD. The deposit is $35,962 CAD. The estimated living cost is $33,984 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5 (min 6.0 writing), TOEFL iBT 88 (min 20 each component), PTE Academic 61 (min 60 writing), Cambridge 176, Duolingo 120 (no component below 105), IELTS 6.5.