MS CS in Canada Requirements 2026 — Application Checklist
MS CS in Canada application requirements 2026 — documents, IELTS, SOP, LOR, supervisor email, and Study Permit checklist for Indian students.
Updated: 2026-04-01
Quick Answer
Canadian CS master's applications have a unique supervisor-finding step not present in US applications. Thesis programs require professor agreement before the application is approved. Proactively contacting faculty 6 months before the deadline is essential for top programs.
Key Highlights
- Official transcripts from all previous institutions (with certified English translation if not in English)
- IELTS Academic 6.5+ or TOEFL 90+ (or EMI certificate where accepted)
- SOP / Research Statement (1,000–1,500 words for thesis programs; 500 words for coursework)
- 2–3 LORs (academic referees strongly preferred; sent electronically via application portal)
- CV/resume (2 pages; technical projects, publications, tools, internships)
- Supervisor agreement email (for thesis programs — attaching professor's confirmation email significantly helps)
- Application fee: CAD 100–175 per program
MS CS Canada Application Document Checklist
Documents required for Canadian CS graduate program applications:
- Official transcripts from all previous institutions (with certified English translation if not in English)
- IELTS Academic 6.5+ or TOEFL 90+ (or EMI certificate where accepted)
- SOP / Research Statement (1,000–1,500 words for thesis programs; 500 words for coursework)
- 2–3 LORs (academic referees strongly preferred; sent electronically via application portal)
- CV/resume (2 pages; technical projects, publications, tools, internships)
- Supervisor agreement email (for thesis programs — attaching professor's confirmation email significantly helps)
- Application fee: CAD 100–175 per program
Canada Study Permit — Post-Admission Steps
Steps after receiving CS master's admission to secure Canadian Study Permit:
- Receive Letter of Acceptance (LOA) from the Canadian DLI (Designated Learning Institution)
- Open a GIC (Guaranteed Investment Certificate) for CAD 20,635+ (2024 amount) — required for SDS stream
- Book IELTS if not already done (must show IELTS 6.0+ for SDS stream Study Permit)
- Submit Study Permit application online at IRCC portal — SDS stream: ~20 business days processing
- Await port-of-entry letter (eTA/TRV if required from India — Indians need TRV unless applying online)
- Arrive in Canada and activate Study Permit at port of entry; PGWP clock starts on enrollment
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