Master’s degrees in Canada offer international students flexible graduate program options at top-ranked institutions. While many master’s degrees take two years to complete, some are offered as one-year programs, allowing you to fast-track your career with new skills and knowledge.
From cybersecurity to social enterprise, learn more about five great one-year master’s degrees in Canada that align with Canadian labour market needs. Because budgeting for your time as an international student is important, we’ve included the current international tuition amounts for these degrees (as of November 2025).
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Master of Applied Human Nutrition – Mount Saint Vincent University
Work-Integrated Learning?: Yes, optional internship or practicum
Gross Tuition: C$11,717
Students at Mount Saint Vincent University (MSVU) take classes minutes out of downtown Halifax, one of Canada’s fastest-growing cities. A lively cultural scene, rich historic downtown, and lots of urban parks makes Halifax somewhere everyone can thrive.
MSVU’s class sizes average under 24 students. In smaller classes, students have more opportunities to test new ideas in discussions. Plus, with hands-on learning built into every MSVU program, students gain practical skills to use in their career.
Master of Science – Applied Human Nutrition students learn about community and individual nutrition, food design, and nutrition counselling. If students want to become dietitians, they may also apply to the Internship Education Program (IEP). In the IEP, students use coursework and internship learnings to prepare for the entry-level Partnership for Dietetic Education and Practice competency.
Preparing for your study journey? Here’s our list of 10 things international students need to bring to Canada.
Master of Business Administration, Social Enterprise and Entrepreneurship – Memorial University of Newfoundland
Work-integrated Learning?: Yes, a 4-month internship
Gross Tuition: C$15,722
Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUN) welcomes students from over 100 countries to its campuses in St. John’s and Grenfell, Newfoundland. Over 40% of the university’s research is ocean-related, so it’s a great option for students interested in fields from supply chain management to marine biology.
Building a better future is part of the university’s mission, and it has been awarded related accolades including the United Nations’ Climate Solution Award and Governor General’s Innovation Awards.
This socially-conscious focus is especially clear in programs like the one-year Social Enterprise and Entrepreneurship MBA (MBA-SEE). It’s the first MBA program in Canada based on the three pillars of sustainability: people, profit, and planet. Plus, it’s certified by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Students enter the program as a cohort, so they’ll take most of their classes with the same group of students. Having familiar faces in class can help students settle in while also building their professional network.
Master of Engineering, Telecommunications and Information Security – University of Victoria
Work-integrated Learning?: Yes, an optional co-op term
Gross Tuition: C$32,304
The one-year Master of Engineering – Telecommunications and Information Security (MTIS) program attracts students interested in everything from ethical hacking to modeling network traffic. The program requires at least one year of full-time study to complete, but some students will extend this to do an optional co-op term.
MTIS students often come from computer or electrical engineering, or computer science backgrounds. After graduating from MTIS, graduates leverage their expanded knowledge of cybersecurity and network management to leadership roles in related industries.
The University of Victoria (UVic) main campus is surrounded by old-growth rainforest and is 10 minutes away from the beach, providing a relaxing natural atmosphere. The university was recognized as one of Canada’s top-three comprehensive universities in 2025. Also in 2025, Times Higher Education ranked UVic eleventh in Canada for graduate employability, signaling that many of its grads go on to bright futures.
Considering cybersecurity, but not sure what your career will look like after your studies? Check out our post on emerging roles in cybersecurity in Canada.
Master of Finance – University of Manitoba
Work-integrated Learning?: Yes, an optional co-op term
Gross Tuition: C$35,498
Did you know the University of Manitoba is almost as old as Canada itself? It was founded in 1877, and is a member of the U15, Canada’s group of premier research universities. In 2025, it was ranked in Canada’s top 15 medical doctoral universities, rated highly for student services, libraries, and student-to-faculty ratio.
In the three-term, minimum one-year Asper Master of Finance program, students prepare to write the three exams needed to obtain a Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) designation. As such, this program has been tailored to align with the CFA® program curriculum.
While this program’s one-year track is accelerated, students are supported through the Asper MFin Mentor Program. This mentorship program connects students with senior finance professionals who share their network and help students build leadership skills. MFin graduates go on to work in fields like investment banking and asset management.
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Master of Science, Computer Science – Lakehead University
Work-integrated Learning?: No
Gross Tuition: C$25,500
International students excel at Lakehead University, supported by a strong faculty and access to the university’s Advanced Technology and Academic Centre (ATAC), where students can access state-of-the-art computing technologies. In the one-year Master of Science – Computer Science program, students take classes in computing technology and theory while participating in research seminars. The program is aligned with IT industry requirements, and students with high academic excellence can transfer into the Project-based program after their second term, if they wish to complete a capstone project.
Lakehead University’s main campus is located in scenic Thunder Bay, Ontario, along the shores of Lake Superior. The campus is anchored by the beauty of Lake Tamblyn and the McIntyre River, providing a comprehensive and inspiring university setting. Equipped with everything you need, the campus features seminar-style classrooms, lecture halls, modern laboratories, libraries, and computer labs, plus dedicated student services offices including the new International Centre and Lounge. No matter the season, paved trails wind through campus, offering the perfect opportunity to relax and stay active—whether you prefer hiking, jogging, skateboarding, bike riding, or cross-country skiing.
We hope reading about these one-year master’s degrees in Canada helps to inspire your journey as an international student.
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