Updated: Wed, 10/02/2024 - 13:45

From Saturday, Oct. 5 through Monday, Oct. 7, the Downtown and Macdonald Campuses will be open only to McGill students, employees and essential visitors. Many classes will be held online. Remote work required where possible. See Campus Public Safety website for details.


Du samedi 5 octobre au lundi 7 octobre, le campus du centre-ville et le campus Macdonald ne seront accessibles qu’aux étudiants et aux membres du personnel de l’Université McGill, ainsi qu’aux visiteurs essentiels. De nombreux cours auront lieu en ligne. Le personnel devra travailler à distance, si possible. Voir le site Web de la Direction de la protection et de la prévention pour plus de détails.

Quebec students can receive up to
$20,000 in scholarships for this program

Full-time students who are residents of Quebec and enroll in this program can apply for the Bourses Perspective Scholarship, a guaranteed $2,500 per successful term.

Computer Science (Faculty of Science)


Overview

Computer science is a stimulating, broad field of study that encompasses everything from theory to application. You can study diverse topics like software engineering, programming languages, robotics, compilers, databases, game design and development, operating systems, artificial intelligence, computational biology, computer vision, and the analysis of algorithms.

Pursuing an undergraduate degree in Computer Science will strengthen your analytical thinking and creative problem solving skills. You can explore subjects with a wide range of applications — from medicine to business and beyond.

Computer science is a field teeming with innovation. It plays a pivotal role in our economy, culture and personal lives. Did you know that the first internet search engine was created at McGill’s School of Computer Science in 1987 by Alan Emtage, a McGill alumnus?


Careers

An undergraduate degree in Computer Science holds excellent job prospects. Computers and specialized software play a crucial role in business, science, and our personal lives. Many graduates choose to work in software development, consulting, research, and project management. Computer scientists are in demand across a wide range of fields, including business, engineering and medicine.

You can become a professional:

  • Software developer
  • Web developer
  • Game developer
  • Texture artist
  • AI developer
  • User experience designer

Faculty

Our faculty members conduct cutting-edge research on a wide range of topics, from understanding large-scale human behaviour on social media platforms, to developing new algorithms for use in robotics, healthcare and games.


Photo of the McGill tech fair

Student experience

The School of Computer Science is an exceptional place to develop your passions and prepare for a fulfilling career after your degree. You can test out professional paths through paid internship years and industrial practicums, and network with industry experts at our annual Techfair. With hands-on experiences and guidance from seasoned professionals, you can craft the ideal curriculum to secure your dream job or prepare for specialized studies.


Possible minors

Minors are a great way to customize your academic experience. Many students use minors to pursue interests outside their major, while others choose minors to complement their degree.

Minors that complement this program:

Ready to apply?

For this program, you'll need to apply to the Faculty of Science in the Physical, Earth, Math & Computer Sciences group.

See the full eligibility information for more information about deadlines and required documents for your application.

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