MSACS Admission Requirements

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Application Deadlines 

Application and all required supporting documents must be submitted by the application deadline for the term: 

Fall (September start) term – June 15

Winter (January start) term – October 15

Summer (May start) term – February 15

*Deadlines may change depending on seat availability; we strongly encourage you to apply early and check here regularly for updates.   

Admission Procedures: The admission process to the Master of Science in Applied Computer Science (MSACS) program is competitive and is constrained by strict deadlines. Offers are based on seat availability and the overall strength of the applicant pool. The Admissions team cannot provide individual status updates before admission decisions are released.  

Applicants will be advised if they require any foundation courses in the first term at the time of admission. 

Admission Requirements 

1. Graduation from an accredited 4-year bachelor’s degree program with an equivalent to minimum grade point average of 2.75 (B-) on a 4.0 scale.

Students with lower GPAs can be considered for admission after a broad-based review of their overall academic profile and in combination with related work experience. 

3-year degrees from India are considered equivalent to a 4-year degree if:  

  • The applicant’s overall standing in degree is 1st Class/Division, AND  
  • The awarding institutions have been accredited by India’s National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with a grade of A or better http://www.naac.gov.in/ OR the awarding institution is designated an Institution of National Importance, such as the Indian Institute of Technology. 

2. Demonstrate proficiency in the communication of the English language. Please check here to see if you meet the English language requirements.

FDU Vancouver offers Conditional Acceptance to students who meet the university’s academic criteria but require additional training in English before joining FDU’s degree programs. Please refer to the “Conditional Admissions and Vancouver Campus Partner Language Schools” under English language requirements for more details. 

Iranian nationals: FDU-Vancouver does not have a license from the US Office of Foreign Assets Control to offer the Master of Science in Applied Computer Science to students from Iran. FDU-V is not offering new admissions to Iranian students into the MSACS until a license is approved by US authorities. 

Required Documents 

Copies of the documents must be submitted together with the online application. 

  1. Attested or official transcripts, academic records, Individual mark sheets showing all attempts, failures, and retakes, diplomas, degrees received from all post-secondary institutions. If the documents are not in English, a certified translation is required. 
  2. Proof of English Proficiency 

For more details, please refer to the English language requirements. 

  1. Copy of the information page on your valid passport or government issued Photo ID. 
  2. Resume (recommended). 
  3. Optional- Recommendation letters. 
  4. Optional– Official GRE test score results (FDU-Vancouver code 2818) 

Applying for Transfer Credits 

If you have already completed a master’s degree at a recognized post-secondary institution and have taken courses similar to those in your program at FDU Vancouver, you may be eligible to apply for transfer credits. 

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