Visit Guelph Undergraduate Fees for the approximate costs of studying at the University of Guelph. Please also ensure that you thoroughly read through the Cost of Living information for Domestic and International Students to determine the approximate cost of living fees as these are in addition to undergraduate tuition.
Funding
There are various forms of funding for undergraduate students offered at the University of Guelph. Typically, our domestic undergraduate students are eligible for a combination of the following funding options below:
Undergraduate Teaching Assistants (UTAs) are undergraduate students hired by the School of Computer Science (SoCS) to assist faculty and sessionals with various teaching-related tasks. These tasks may include conducting laboratories or tutorials, grading assignments and examinations and holding regular office hours for student assistance with coursework and assignments.
Undergraduate Research Assistantships (URAs) allow students to gain invaluable research experience working under the direction of U of G faculty and may expand their knowledge and understanding of their current field of study. These positions provide full-time employment during the summer months allowing students to save money to help with the cost of their next academic study period. The salary for a URA starts at $8,154 (based on $14/hr working 35 hrs/week, plus 4% vacation pay). For more information visit the Undergraduate Research Assistantships page.
The Work Study Program provides students with demonstrated financial need the opportunity to meet their educational costs while developing transferable knowledge, skills, and attitude through part-time paid work experiences on campus during their registered term.
OSAP is available to eligible students in the form of grants and an integrated student loan funded by the Province of Ontario and Government of Canada. The grant portion does not need to be paid back. The loans are interest-free while you are in full-time studies; repayment begins six months later. For more information visit the OSAP website or the Student Financial Services OSAP page.
Awards & Scholarships
University Awards & Scholarships
There are numerous scholarships and awards available internally from the University of Guelph specific to undergraduate students in the College of Computational, Mathematical and Physical Sciences (CCMPS). While you are automatically considered and do not need to apply for some scholarships (e.g. entrance scholarships), majority of scholarships require a separate application.
One award of $1,000. Awarded to a Female student entering any program offered by the School of Computer Science with a minimum 80% admission average and demonstrated financial need.
Two awards of $2,500. Awarded to students registered in the Computer Science or Software Engineering majors offered by the School of Computer Science who have completed a minimum of 14.0 credits, but no more than 19.5 credits, have a minimum 70% cumulative average, and who have demonstrated leadership, innovation and/or volunteerism, either on or off campus.
One award of $1,000. Awarded to students registered in an honours program offered by the College of Engineering & Physical Sciences who have completed 4.0 credits, with demonstrated financial need. Preference will be given to students in the BCOMP program. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards).
Two awards of $1,000. Computer and Information Science students with demonstrated financial need who have a minimum cumulative program average of 70%. Preference will be given to eligible students who are applying for, or participating in, departmental research, including a special project or an independent study option. Additionally, students must meet the government-mandated terms for receipt of an OSOTF award (see General Statements on Awards).
One award worth $1,000. The scholarship will be awarded to the eligible student with the highest cumulative average. Preference will be given to female students. Application is not required. Full time students registered in the Bachelor of Computing degree program who have completed at least 10.0 credits with a minimum cumulative average of 70%.
One award worth $1000. The scholarship will be awarded to the eligible student with the highest average in all required degree courses for completed terms. Application is not required. Full time students registered in the Bachelor of Computing degree, majoring in Computer Science, who have completed 12.0 to 18.0 credits. Grades for all required degree courses up to and including Semester 6 will be considered (can be currently enrolled in Semester 6 courses). A minimum of 80% cumulative average is required.
One award worth $1000. The scholarship will be awarded to the eligible student with the highest average in all required degree courses for completed terms. Application is not required. Full time students registered in the Bachelor of Computing degree, majoring in Software Engineering, who have completed 12.0 to 18.0 credits. Grades for all required degree courses up to and including Semester 6 will be considered (can be currently enrolled in Semester 6 courses). A minimum of 80% cumulative average is required.
One award worth $1000. Awarded to the student who has achieved the highest cumulative averages at graduation. Application is not required. Students graduating from any program offered by the School of Computer Science in the June or the previous February or October Convocations.
One award worth $500. Awarded to the student who has achieved the second highest cumulative averages at graduation. Application is not required. Students graduating from any program offered by the School of Computer Science in the June or the previous February or October Convocations.
Funding Graduate Studies
Tuition & Fees
Visit Guelph Graduate Fees for the approximate costs of studying at the University of Guelph. Please also ensure that you thoroughly read through the cost of living information for Domestic and International Students to determine the approximate cost of living fees as these are in addition to graduate tuition.
Funding
There are various forms of funding for graduate students offered at the University of Guelph. Typically, our domestic graduate students are eligible for a combination of the following funding options below:
Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTAs) are graduate students hired by the School of Computer Science (SoCS) to assist faculty and sessionals with various teaching-related tasks. These tasks may include conducting laboratories or tutorials, grading assignments and examinations and holding regular office hours for student assistance with coursework and assignments. Normally, GTA positions are offered in the Fall and Winter semesters.
Graduate Research Assistantships (GRAs) allow you to collaborate with your faculty supervisor(s) in current research projects. GRAs are often provided in cases where the student's thesis research contributes to the current research of their faculty member supervisor(s). GRAs are normally paid by the student's supervisor(s), and the amount of GRA a student receives varies depending on the amount of funding available. Funds for GRAs are often recieved from faculty via various external or government research grants or contracts.
Currently, all incoming domestic graduate students within the School of Computer Science (SoCS) are eligible for department-level funding. Domestic MSc students are eligible for up to $5,000 per year for up to 2 years, and domestic PhD students are eligible for up to $9,000 per year for up to 4 years. There is no application necessary, as domestic students are automatically eligible upon admission to the program.
Currently, all incoming International PhD students with a minimum 80%(A-) admission average within the School of Computer Science (SoCS) are eligible for the International Doctoral Tuition Scholarship (IDTS). International students who are billed at international tuition rates are eligible for up to $12,500 per year for up to 4 years. There is no application necessary, as International Students who meet the requirements are automatically eligible upon admission to the program.
International students currently completing their undergraduate degrees at the University of Guelph will be eligible for funding of $20,000 ($10,000/year for 2 years) for a thesis-based master’s program, or $6,000 for a course-based program. There is no application necessary, as International Students who meet the requirements are automatically eligible upon admission to the program.
There are numerous government-funded, external, and internal scholarships and awards available to graduate students studying at the University of Guelph. For information and a list of the available awards, please visit Office of Graduate & Postgraduate Studies (OGPS) scholarships and awards. You can also perform an awards search to filter the type of awards you are interested in applying.
Established via generous donations from our industry sponsors, multiple entrance awards are available to students registered in the Master of Cybersecurity and Threat Intelligence program. Selection will be based on the highest admission average, and there is no application necessary.
The Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) is an external scholarship jointly funded by the Government of Ontario and University of Guelph that awards academic excellence at the master's and doctoral levels of graduate study. Normally, the OGS scholarship requires a separate application with a deadline in the Fall for the following academic year. For more information, please visit the Ontario Graduate Scholarship Information page.
The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) scholarship is funded by the Government of Canada and supports domestic master's and doctoral graduate students in their advanced studies. Normally, the NSERC scholarship requires a separate application with a deadline in the Fall for the following academic year. For more information, please visit the NSERC website.
The University of Guelph's School of Computer Science (SOCS), instituted in 1971, has a long history of interdisciplinary, cutting-edge research and providing hands-on learning experiences to our students.
Contact
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