Data science master's programs in Canada, plus AI and business analytics, are drawing strong interest for international students this year. Algoma University's new MSc in Business Analytics and Memorial University's new Master of Artificial Intelligence have strong early interest, Memorial's Master of Data Science and Algoma's MCS in Data Science and AI are growing, and the University of Ottawa's MCS offers a U15 option.
Which Tech Master's Fit Which Student?
- Business analytics: for business graduates moving into data roles.
- Data science and AI: for computing, math or engineering graduates.
- Public universities: no PAL needed for master's students.
Programs to Explore
Disclaimer: Tuition and application fees come from ApplyBoard program pages as of 20 Oct 2026 and can change. Always confirm current fees on the program page before your student applies.
Algoma University Brampton, Ontario
Master of Science - Business Analytics (MSBA)
Recently added in Brampton and already turning views from ApplyBoard users into applications at a high rate.
Tuition (1st year)
CAD $20,300
Application fee
CAD $51
Algoma University Brampton, Ontario
Master of Computer Science: Data Science and AI Specialization (MCS)
A data science and AI specialization with sharply rising interest from ApplyBoard users and strong follow-through to applications.
Tuition (1st year)
CAD $17,000
Application fee
CAD $51
Memorial University of Newfoundland St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
Master of Data Science
Interest from ApplyBoard users has climbed sharply for this data science master's in St. John's.
Tuition (1st year)
CAD $26,936
Application fee
CAD $120
Memorial University of Newfoundland St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
Master of Artificial Intelligence
New on ApplyBoard this term and already drawing interest from ApplyBoard users for students heading into AI.
Tuition (1st year)
CAD $29,948
Application fee
CAD $120
University of Ottawa Ottawa, Ontario
Master of Computer Science (Course) (Optional Co-op)
A course-based computer science master's in Ottawa with optional co-op, gaining interest from ApplyBoard users.
Tuition (1st year)
CAD $19,631
Application fee
CAD $128
Frequently Asked Questions
On ApplyBoard this fall, users are exploring data science and AI master's at Algoma University, Memorial University and the University of Ottawa.
Business analytics master's are among the Canadian programs ApplyBoard users are exploring more this fall, including Algoma University's new MSBA.
Ready to Apply?
Every program above is open to apply on ApplyBoard. Students can check eligibility, compare intakes and apply in one place, and recruitment partners can do the same for every student they support.
About this data: These trends come from program searches on ApplyBoard between 10 Jul 2026 and 17 Oct 2026, compared with the 100 days before. They are a snapshot of what ApplyBoard users were exploring at that moment, not a ranking of institutions or a statement by any institution. Programs, tuition, intakes, deadlines and immigration rules change often: always check the program page on ApplyBoard and official government sources for the latest before applying or advising a student.