For it's highly intensive CS research program and community-centered campus.
Course Curriculum :
Highly research-intensive which means high competition in classes
Exams :
For Application I had to submit my CV, 1 statement of purpose ( SOP ) and 2 LoRs from my undergrad professors, and 1 LOR from my peer where I was working. In my CV I highlighted my academics alongside a strong work experience with a research background. I framed my SOP with a story of how I started with my area of interest where I wrote about my Bachelor's project and how my work experience helped me provide a platform for continuing my studies. I also mentioned how my research aligns with that of a few Professors at this university. My LOR's from my professors talked more about my dedicated and resilient behavior and my LOR from my employer demonstrated more of my go-getter attitude I had one round of interviews with the professor I wanted to work with. He discussed my area of interest and tested my caliber.
Placement :
Unlike India, here the job placement process is all done by the individual student. You are responsible for your own destiny so students need to take charge of finding any opportunity to taking care of job interviews to taking care of any co-op opportunities.
Internship :
Data Scientist - 3K per month - Scotiabankl
Events :
Loved the community intrinsic atmosphere created inside the campus, loads of activities, loads of different culture.
Fees :
35, 000 CAD as it's a research program.
Scholarship :
I received the Graduate Research fellowship of 6500 CAD
Faculty :
Well, reputed faculty but they don't have much time for students due to their industrial projects too. Eg. Grey Mori
Hostel :
Off-campus, sharing with one fellow student. Paying 670 CAD for the entire room and common amenities. Considering Vancouver is expensive, the average accommodation costs around 500-700 CAD per month.
