The future is digital.
And, there are well-paid opportunities across industries and sectors here in Halifax, Canada
Through our professional masters programs, access flexible, industry-driven degree options while gaining real-world Canadian work experience.
About our Faculty
• 2100+ students & 4200+ alumni
• 60+ countries represented
• 55+ faculty members
• 5 research clusters
• 2 undergraduate degree programs
• 4 graduate degree programs
• Career Development Centre
• Industry events and career development ShiftKey Labs
About Dalhousie
• 1818: year of founding
• Member of the U15 Group of Canadian Research Universities
• 5 stars from QS stars
• 20,000+ students
• 115+ countries represented
• 24% international students
• 2660 student housing spaces
• 1100+ professors
About our location
• Leading CS program in Atlantic Canada
• Recent 13.3 million investment to support the tech-sector talent demand
• 3rd largest export in Atl. Canada: Digital
• 43,000 directly employed in digital
• 38% of all private sector R&D spending
• $61K: average base salary for software developers
• Low unemployment rate: 3.2%
Unique program options
Our flexible and multidisciplinary computer science graduate program options allow you to combine your studies in unique ways that meet your academic and personal interests, as well as your future career goals – whether you are interested in research or building your career in industry. No matter your experience or motivations, our prigrams will help you acheive your goals.
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Connections to industry
Students in both the MDI and MACS programs have the option to complete an internship in industry, providing you with the real-world experience to prepare you to work in Canada’s rapidly growing digital ecosystem. Students in our programs have worked for Cisco, CGI, the Nova Scotia Health Authority, IBM Canada, ExxonMobile, Microsoft and more.
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We recognize the digital momentum we already have in Nova Scotia, and now we’re helping to create a movement. We invite everyone to join us in our growing digital economy.
Because Here We Code.
Of graduates stay in Canada after graduation.
Is an average starting salary upon graduating with 10% earning $95,000+.
Of our graduates recommend co-op and internships.