The Bachelor’s in Computer Science at
Acadia University
is a
4
years
long
program for international students,
taught in English.
📖Introduction
Acadia University, located in Wolfville, Nova Scotia, is a prestigious Canadian institution renowned for its commitment to excellence in education and research. Established in 1838, Acadia offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs across various disciplines, including arts, sciences, professional studies, and more. With a focus on providing a personalized and transformative learning experience, Acadia University fosters a tight-knit community where students thrive academically and personally. The university's picturesque campus, situated in the beautiful Annapolis Valley, provides an ideal environment for intellectual exploration, innovation, and growth. Acadia University is dedicated to equipping its graduates with the skills, knowledge, and experiences necessary to succeed in their chosen fields and make a meaningful impact on the world.
The innovations and discoveries made by computer scientists are transforming the way we learn, work, and live. As a computer scientist, you will be able to use your skills to impact and improve your field of interest, from the medical field to self-driving cars to automated farming.
Acadia’s Jodrey School of Computer Science will help you move beyond being just a user of computers. You will learn how to design and implement computer systems that solve real-world problems.
We offer you an excellent experience during your university career. Our programs are accredited by the Canadian Information Technology Professionals Society (CIPS). This ensures that you will receive the best education possible. Small class sizes will provide you with a friendly learning environment. You will work closely with your professors.
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You can choose from among the following programs: Bachelor of Computer Science Bachelor of Computer Science with Honours Bachelor of Applied Computer Science Bachelor of Science with Honours in Computer Science
The Bachelor of Computer Science degree is a 4-year program meant to meet and exceed CIPS and Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) standards for undergraduate programs. Our program provides a mix of the following: computational theory systems and architecture knowledge problem solving systems analysis application development skills and experience
FIRST YEAR AT A GLANCE FIRST SEMESTER COMP 1113 and COMP 1110L Computer Programming 1, with Lab MATH 1323 Matrix Algebra MATH 1013 and MATH 1010L Introductory Calculus 1, with Lab (optional for some BACS degrees) ELECTIVE xxx3 Your choice ELECTIVE xxx3 Your choice
SECOND SEMESTER COMP 1123 and COMP 1120L Computer Programming 2, with Lab MATH 1413 Discrete Mathematics MATH 1023 and MATH 1020L Introductory Calculus 2, with Lab (optional for some BACS degrees) ELECTIVE xxx3 Your choice ELECTIVE xxx3 Your choice
Acadia University is a prestigious Canadian institution located in the scenic town of Wolfville, Nova Scotia. Founded in 1838, Acadia has a long-standing reputation for academic excellence, innovation, and community engagement. The university offers a diverse range of undergraduate and graduate programs across various disciplines, including arts, sciences, professional studies, and more. With a commitment to personalized education and small class sizes, Acadia provides a supportive and inclusive learning environment that fosters critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration. The university's beautiful campus, nestled in the picturesque Annapolis Valley, offers a vibrant and close-knit community where students can immerse themselves in a rich academic and social experience. Acadia University is dedicated to preparing its students for success by providing them with the knowledge, skills, and experiences necessary to thrive in their chosen careers and contribute meaningfully to society.
🏠 Accommodation
You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.
You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.
How to book:
Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let
us
know your choice when you apply).
Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before
arriving. You
can arrive a few days before and
book it
You are not eligible to apply to this program because:
The minimum age is 18.
English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied a degree in English before
- Can demonstrate a high level of English
- Having an English certificate such as IELTS level 6 or TOEFL 95 and above is an advantage.
Minimum education level: High School.
The program is quite competitive, you need to have a high grades of
Average B, 60%,
or a high GPA.
All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.
Please choose the programs here
,
"You
are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of
getting accepted.
Required Documents:
Passport
Graduation certificate
Passport size photo
Official transcript
Personal statement
English certificate (You can take the English test online)
Guarantor letter
Preparing documents:
You can start your application now and send the application
documents
during
your application. Some documents you can
send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info
about
preparing
application documents is here
Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information
is
available
here.
The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application
fee and
upload
the application documents.
Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your
application within
2-3
days and proceed to the university or ask
you for further clarification
After it has been processed to the university you will receive
your unique
application ID from each university.
The university may contact you directly for further questions.
We will then follow up each week with the university for updates.
As soon as
there is any update we will let you know.
If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change
address at any
time
please let us know.
After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions
letter
electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable
deposit to the university.
Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the
admissions
letter and visa form to your home country.
