MSACS Admission Requirements

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. 

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 Vancouver is not offering new admissions to Iranian students into the MSACS until a license is approved by US authorities.

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 refer to the following chart for the recommended English proficiency scores. Exemption from English language tests for admission can be found here.

O = Overall Score; W = Writing Band; R = Reading Band; S = Speaking Band; L = Listening Band

Students who meet the above scores are required to take the English Placement Test (EPT) before registration. Those who score between 11 and 14 on the EPT will be placed in the Pre-Master Program (PMP): EPS 5089 Academic Writing Skills. Students who score 15 or higher will be required to take EPS 5289 Academic Research Foundations.

Students who achieve high scores on approved English proficiency tests are exempt from the English Placement Test (EPT) during the class registration process and will be required to take EPS 5289 Academic Research Foundations. For detailed criteria on EPT exemption, please refer to the Exemption from English Placement Test section on the Graduate English Requirements Overview page.

Applicants who are close to meeting the recommended English proficiency scores may still be admitted with academic English support. Find more details on the Graduate English Requirements Overview page.

FDU Vancouver offers conditional admission to students who meet the university’s academic criteria but require additional training in English before joining FDU’s degree programs. Click here for more information.

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 page and the above-mentioned Admissions Requirements.
3. Copy of the information page on your valid passport or government issued Photo ID. 
4. Resume (recommended). 
5. Optional- Recommendation letters. 
6. 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. 

• To view the curriculum for MSACS, please visit MSACS Graduation Requirements page. 

• To learn more about transfer eligibility and how to apply, please visit Graduate Student Transfer Credits and Foundation Course Waivers page.