Which are the top 5 universities for Master's degree in CS in Canada? Should I appear for GRE exam?
I completed my Bachelor's in IT in 2012 with 7.7 CGPA. I scored 91% marks in class 10th and 94% marks in class 12th. I have 4.5 years of work experience in data warehousing and am planning to apply for MS in CS (fall 2018 intake).
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sanjay kaushik Owner - Revata International - Education Abroad | Contributor-Level 6
8 years agoMaster's degree from Canada depends entirely on the overall profile of the applicant, which includes following parameters:
1. Academic background and CGPA.
2. Research experience.
3. Projects undertaken.
4. Work experience or internship undertaken.
5. IELTS/ TOEFL scores (Average requirement for IELTS is 6.5 band and for TOEFL is 90).
6. Financial capacity.
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No, GRE scores are not mandatory to submit for a master's in Data Science and Computer Science. This demonstrates that the scores will not negatively impact the applicant's application if not submitted. However, students with good scores prefer to upload their scores to improve their applications, especially when their academic GPA is lower than expected. In addition, students must focus on academic performance, relevant coursework, statement of purpose, letter of recommendations, and relevant work experience to improve their selection chances.

There are multiple universities in the world that offer admission in few selected coureses without asking about GRE Exam result. We have mentioned some of the popular universities where you can get admission without appearing for GRE exam. Check the admission requirements before you start the application process.
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The Keck Graduate Institute provides a test option for GRE scores for graduate students. This means it is not necessary to submit the scores. However, some graduate programs require for GRE score as a basic eligibility factor. Students can take the GRE multiple times and update their best scores to their application records. The applicant also uses their standardized test score to compensate for their academic GPA. In addition, students must make sure that they focus on other mandatory things, such as extracurricular activities, relevant experience, and more, along with aiming for high scores.
The GRE is not explicitly mentioned among the Computer Science course requirements at the University of Luxembourg, however it may be required for some programs at this university. Below are the admission requirements for CS at the University of Luxembourg:
- Choose your engineering programme from uni.lu (official portal)s
- Check eligibility and language requirements for your selected program
- Prepare academic transcripts and required documents
- Get Diploma recognition (UG only) via LU by April 30
- Prove language proficiency (French/German/English as applicable)
- Write a CV and a motivation letter (for PG programs)
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To gain admission to Purdue University, it is important to prove English proficiency as Purdue courses are offered in English only. Below is the table showing different ELP Tests and the minimum scores required for the same:
Test | Minimum Score | Sectional Minimums |
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TOEFL iBT | 90 | Reading: 19, Listening: 14, Speaking: 18, Writing: 18 |
TOEFL Essentials | 9.5 | Minimum 8 in each section |
IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | Reading: 6.5, Listening: 6.0, Speaking: 6.0, Writing: 5.5 |
Duolingo English Test | 115 | 115 in each subscore |
GRE | Varies by program | N/A |
GMAT | Varies by program | N/A |

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