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You can study a bachelor of data science in Canada from Nepal after +2 by applying to a four-year science degree with a data science major, such as at UBC or SFU. This page covers entry subjects, tuition in CAD and Rs, co-op, the college route, jobs and work permit rules. Strong maths and a science subject help most.
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- Data science is a four-year Bachelor of Science major or honours program at UBC and SFU.
- UBC lists optional co-op, which alternates study terms with paid work terms.
- UBC asks for strong maths and one science subject, and SFU asks for Pre-Calculus 12 and two other science or calculus courses for its own school system.
- SFU estimates international tuition and fees at CAD 38,944 for a typical year in its Faculty of Science.
- College data programs are often post-degree diplomas, which need a bachelor's degree first.
Can You Study Data Science in Canada from Nepal After +2?
Yes, you can start a four-year data science degree in Canada right after +2.
Data science uses statistics, programming and maths to find answers in large sets of data. Science students fit most easily. Management students with strong maths can also apply, but should check each school’s subject list.
This guide is part of our study in Canada from Nepal series. For a wider technology route, read our computer science in Canada and artificial intelligence guides. After a degree, see masters in data science in Canada.
Amounts below are in Canadian dollars. Use our CAD to Rs forex converter to see today’s value. We round at about Rs 108 for each dollar to give you an idea.
- Length: four years for a bachelor’s degree.
- Key subjects: maths and one science subject, plus English.
- Co-op: optional at UBC, with paid work terms between study terms.
- College route: data programs at colleges are often post-degree diplomas for people who already have a degree.
What Entry Requirements Do You Need for Data Science in Canada?
UBC asks for strong maths and one science subject, and SFU asks for pre-calculus and two science or calculus courses.
UBC’s data science page lists IB Mathematics, one of IB Biology, Chemistry or Physics, and Grade 11 chemistry. It strongly recommends Grade 11 physics. For international high schools it sends you to a country list, and it does not state the Nepal rule on this page. See the UBC data science page.
SFU’s rules for its own school system ask for five approved Grade 12 courses, including Pre-Calculus 12 and two of Anatomy and Physiology, Calculus, Chemistry or Physics. It also asks for at least 70 percent in English. Admission to the major is competitive. Read the SFU data science requirements.
SFU directs international high school applicants to a separate page, so ask SFU which rule applies to the NEB. Check your result with the NEB GPA calculator. For English scores, read our minimum IELTS and PTE for Canada page.
Which Canadian Schools Teach Data Science?
You can start with UBC, SFU and, after a degree, Langara.
These schools differ in size and price. Compare them and open the profile you like. Pick two or three to ask about.
University of British Columbia
UBC is in Vancouver. You can take a BSc with a data science major or honours. Co-op is optional. Read our University of British Columbia profile.
Simon Fraser University
SFU is in Burnaby, British Columbia. You can take data science as a BSc major or honours. Entry is competitive. Read our Simon Fraser University profile.
Langara College
Langara is in Vancouver. Its data analytics program is a post-degree diploma. You need a bachelor’s degree first. Read our Langara College profile.
How Much Does a Data Science Degree Cost in Canada?
SFU estimates CAD 38,944 in tuition and fees for a typical Science year, about Rs 42 lakh.
Fees below are for international students and exclude housing and food, unless stated. For living costs, read our cost of studying in Canada guide.
| Institution and program | International tuition and fees | About in Rs |
|---|---|---|
| SFU, Faculty of Science typical year (2026/27) | CAD 38,944 for 30 units, including a transit pass | about Rs 42 lakh |
| Langara, Data Analytics Post-Degree Diploma | CAD 29,428 for the whole program | about Rs 32 lakh |
Sources: SFU fees and Langara program costs.
SFU gives one estimate for typical Arts and Science programs, not a data science fee. UBC’s page does not list its international tuition and sends you to its cost estimator, so use the estimator for your year. Langara’s figure is a program total, not a yearly amount.
For visa money, read Canada proof of funds. For awards, see scholarships to study in Canada.
Which Route Should You Take After +2 for Data Science?
Choose a science degree with a data science major if you want to start straight after +2.
Data science sits between statistics and computer science. If you like programming more than statistics, compare the computer science degree. If you like maths and patterns, data science fits well.
Some students take a general science or computer science degree first and add data science later. Ask each school whether you can move into the major, and by when.
Plan your maths now. Revise algebra, graphs and probability in +2, because the first year moves quickly.
What Do You Study in a Data Science Degree?
You study statistics, programming, data handling and the maths behind them.
The first years cover calculus, programming and probability. Later courses cover machine learning, databases and how to share results clearly. You also work on projects with real data sets.
If maths is weak for you, start practising now. Statistics and calculus appear in every program.
Is Co-op Available in Data Science in Canada?
Yes, UBC offers optional co-op for data science.
UBC says co-op alternates academic terms with paid work terms. Ask how international students apply and how many work terms you complete.
Check the co-op page of every school you compare, since places differ.
Is There a College Route into Data Science?
Yes, but college data programs are often post-degree diplomas that need a bachelor’s degree first.
Langara’s Data Analytics Post-Degree Diploma is one example. It is open to people who already hold an undergraduate degree, so it suits you after your bachelor’s, not after +2. See the Langara admission page.
A college credential needs an eligible field for the work permit. Read our PGWP guide before you choose.
What Jobs Can Data Science Lead To?
You can work as a data analyst, business analyst, data engineer or machine learning assistant.
Data science is not a licensed profession, so you do not need a separate licence to start. Employers look at your skills, projects and work placements. Compare it with economics if you like numbers and policy.
Can You Work and Stay in Canada After a Data Science Degree?
You can work up to 24 hours a week off campus during term and apply for a post-graduation work permit after your degree, but permanent residence is not automatic.
The Post-Graduation Work Permit can last up to three years, depending on your program length. Degrees have no field-of-study rule, while many college credentials do. Our guide on working over 24 hours in Canada covers the weekly limit.
No course leads to permanent residence on its own. Read PR pathways through education in Canada to plan honestly. Part-time job ideas are in part-time jobs in Canada for international students.
When Can You Start and What Else Should You Check?
Start dates, documents and visa steps have their own guides, so use those.
UBC and SFU are large schools, so ask each one how and when to apply. Intake months differ by school, so read Canada intakes. For papers, read Canada student visa requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. UBC and SFU teach data science as a four-year science degree, and you need strong maths and a science subject.
Four years at UBC and SFU. College data programs are shorter but often need a degree first.
SFU estimates CAD 38,944 for tuition and fees in a typical year, about Rs 42 lakh. UBC does not list a figure on its program page.
Maths and one science subject. UBC names IB maths and one of biology, chemistry or physics, and SFU names pre-calculus and two science or calculus courses.
UBC offers optional co-op with paid work terms. Ask other schools how co-op works for international students.
A degree has no field-of-study rule for the post-graduation work permit. College credentials need an eligible field, so check the official list.
No. No course leads to permanent residence on its own. Read the PR pathways guide to plan honestly.
How Can Goreto Help You Apply?
Goreto counselors help you pick a program, check your marks and prepare your papers.
You can meet a counselor at our Kathmandu, Lalitpur, Chitwan, Itahari or Pokhara branch. Visit get in touch to find the nearest office.
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Fees, entry marks and program rules change, so confirm each detail on the official university or college page before you apply.
