29 programs covered in Canada
Best ROI MS Computer Science / Data Science Programs in Canada (2026)
Ranked by estimated payback period - the years of extra savings needed to cover the total cost, after tax and living costs, compared with staying in India (before loan interest) - not by QS rank or brand name. These are tiered estimates from our Canada coverage list, not independently verified per school; verify tuition and salary bands before deciding. For fully sourced, per-profile matches (with admit odds and visa risk flags), run the free assessment.
Fastest payback in Canada
Years of extra savings to cover the total cost: salary abroad after tax and a year's living cost, compared with what you would save staying in India. Before loan interest.
| # | University | QS rank | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Waterloo- Waterloo | QS #119 | 1.9 yrs |
| 2 | University of Alberta- Edmonton | QS #94 | 2.3 yrs |
| 3 | Simon Fraser University- Burnaby | QS #308 | 2.3 yrs |
| 4 | University of British Columbia- Vancouver | QS #40 | 2.4 yrs |
| 5 | University of Calgary- Calgary | QS #211 | 2.4 yrs |
| 6 | University of Victoria (UVic)- Victoria | QS #358 | 2.5 yrs |
| 7 | University of Toronto- Toronto | QS #29 | 2.6 yrs |
| 8 | McMaster University- Hamilton | QS #173 | 2.6 yrs |
| 9 | McGill University- Montreal | QS #27 | 2.7 yrs |
| 10 | Western University- London (ON) | QS #151 | 2.7 yrs |
Cheapest total cost in Canada
Tuition plus living costs for the full program, converted to rupees.
| # | University | QS rank | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Saskatchewan- Saskatoon | QS #378 | Rs 41.6L |
| 2 | Universite de Sherbrooke- Sherbrooke | QS #901-950 | Rs 43.9L |
| 3 | Brock University- St. Catharines | QS #1201-1400 | Rs 44.2L |
| 4 | Universite Laval- Quebec City | QS #469 | Rs 44.3L |
| 5 | University of Regina- Regina | QS #1001-1200 | Rs 45.4L |
| 6 | University of Victoria (UVic)- Victoria | QS #358 | Rs 47.0L |
| 7 | Carleton University- Ottawa | QS #781-790 | Rs 47.1L |
| 8 | University of Alberta- Edmonton | QS #94 | Rs 48.3L |
| 9 | University of Calgary- Calgary | QS #211 | Rs 48.3L |
| 10 | Toronto Metropolitan University- Toronto | QS #711-720 | Rs 48.7L |
See the full cheapest-first ranking → Cheapest MS programs in Canada
Highest average salary in Canada
Broad market salary band for the role and city - not a per-university placement figure.
| # | University | QS rank | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Toronto- Toronto | QS #29 | Rs 63.7L/yr |
| 2 | University of Waterloo- Waterloo | QS #119 | Rs 63.7L/yr |
| 3 | University of British Columbia- Vancouver | QS #40 | Rs 60.4L/yr |
| 4 | McGill University- Montreal | QS #27 | Rs 57.0L/yr |
| 5 | Simon Fraser University- Burnaby | QS #308 | Rs 57.0L/yr |
| 6 | University of Alberta- Edmonton | QS #94 | Rs 53.7L/yr |
| 7 | McMaster University- Hamilton | QS #173 | Rs 53.7L/yr |
| 8 | Western University- London (ON) | QS #151 | Rs 52.3L/yr |
| 9 | Queen's University at Kingston- Kingston | QS #191 | Rs 52.3L/yr |
| 10 | University of Calgary- Calgary | QS #211 | Rs 52.3L/yr |
See the full highest-salary ranking → Highest-paying MS programs in Canada
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