Master’s Degree Visual Computing: Professional Master's Program (MPCS)
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Campus & City BC, Canada
- Rent (1BR)
- C$1,400
- Groceries
- C$400
- Pint
- C$7.5
Cold winters (-15 to -30°C on prairies) and mild summers.
Toronto/Montréal/Vancouver have rapid transit; elsewhere bus-based.
Very low crime; winter commuting preparation matters more than safety.
Ranked in the QS Top 500 (2025) at #319. A recognised international research university.
Student Reviews
Representative reviews"Exceeded expectations"
I've grown so much academically and personally here. The best part: small-group tutorials really push your thinking. If I'm honest, some seminar groups were too big for meaningful discussion. On the city — multicultural student body means you make friends from everywhere. Overall, if you're considering Visual Computing: Professional Master's Program (MPCS) at Simon Fraser University, I'd say go for it.
"Worth it overall"
Overall a solid programme but worth going in with open eyes. The best part: you finish with a portfolio that recruiters take seriously. If I'm honest, first-year classes can be quite large. On the city — work opportunities via co-op are excellent for international students. Overall, if you're considering Visual Computing: Professional Master's Program (MPCS) at Simon Fraser University, I'd say go for it.
"Would do it again"
The programme genuinely lives up to its reputation. The best part: the career fair connections with top tech employers are genuinely valuable. If I'm honest, accommodation allocation was stressful in the first year. On the city — work opportunities via co-op are excellent for international students. Overall, if you're considering Visual Computing: Professional Master's Program (MPCS) at Simon Fraser University, I'd say go for it.
"Worth it overall"
Would I choose it again? Probably yes, with caveats. The best part: the cohort are bright and motivated, which makes the learning environment great. If I'm honest, would like to see more industry guest speakers in later years. On the city — winters are harder than you think but the spring-summer payoff is worth it. Overall, if you're considering Visual Computing: Professional Master's Program (MPCS) at Simon Fraser University, I'd say go for it.
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