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Computer Science (Doctoral program)

Program details.

Faculty Science

Degree Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Delivery method Hybrid online/in-class

Location Ontario Tech University, North Oshawa

Start dates September, January or May

Length Approximately 48 months, based on full-time study

Program load Full-time

Program format Courses with PhD thesis

The goal of the  PhD  program is to produce a new breed of computer science graduates that have a broad background in information technology along with project management and people skills. Graduates of this program will not only have strong technical expertise in their particular  field,  but will also have the ability to work effectively in interdisciplinary teams and be able to tackle problems that require both technical and non-technical solutions.

The program differs from most existing computer science programs as it concentrates on both applied research and the development of professional skills. The intention is that most of the graduates from this program will build careers in industrial research and software development. The program also prepares graduates for careers in academia, but it is expected that most of the graduates from this program will select careers in industry. The program focuses on the skills required for successful careers in industry, reflecting the university's goals to be market-oriented and to provide high-quality professional education.

The  PhD  program gives students the opportunity to work in teams, develop leadership skills, and master oral and written communication skills.

• Digital Media Use of computer technology in the implementation of various forms of media including audio, graphics, computer animation, visual analytics, computer games and computer vision.
• Information Science Distribution and management of information including database systems, machine learning, services computing, intelligent systems and health informatics.
• Networks and IT Security Design, implementation and management of computer networks, as well as security issues such as cryptography, malware analysis and secure communications.
• Software Design Process of designing and implementing software systems, including software engineering, distributed computing, programming languages and software architecture. 
• Admission requirements
• Application deadlines
• How to apply
• Completion of a master's level degree in computer science, computer engineering, information technology or software engineering from a Canadian university, or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
• A minimum B+ average (GPA: 3.3 on a 4.3 scale or 77 to 79 per cent).

Required supporting documents:

Please see the  checklist of required documents  for a list of supporting documentation that must be submitted with your application.

Additional requirements:

Admission depends on the availability of a research supervisor. It is recommended that applicants contact a potential supervisor before formally applying. 

In their statement of academic intent, applicants should include the type(s) of course(s) they feel they are suitable to teach as teaching assistants.

Required test scores for English language proficiency:

See  English language proficiency  for the minimum required test scores for this program.

Please see   application deadlines   for specific dates. Note that the application deadlines listed are for both the online application and all supporting documentation.

Applications for admission to all graduate studies programs are submitted online. There are five steps you must go through to complete the application process. See   application process and requirements   for step-by-step instructions.

Many of our graduate programs are extremely competitive; the number of qualified applicants normally exceeds the number of seats available for each intake. Satisfaction of minimum entry requirements does not ensure admission.

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Research areas

• Artificial intelligence
• Computer graphics
• Computer vision
• Data science
• Distributed computing
• Health informatics
• Information visualization
• Network design
• Network security
• Serious games
• Software engineering
• Ubiquitous computing
• Virtual reality

Learn more about the research areas within this program and find research experts by visiting the faculty’s website and the university's Expert Centre .

Additional information

Internal awards and funding.

Applicants to research-based graduate programs who are studying full-time are automatically considered for some types of funding at the time of admission.

Types of funding that do not require an application:

• Entrance scholarships
• Minimum funding packages
• Teaching assistantships, research assistantships and graduate research assistantships

For more details on the above funding opportunities, see   graduate student awards and funding .

Please note:   Part-time students are not eligible for the above funding opportunities.

External awards and funding

Graduate program applicants are encouraged to apply for   external awards   to help finance their education. The application process differs for each competition, so review the information carefully to determine where and when you must apply.   Please note:   The majority of these awards are for domestic or permanent residents only.

Tuition fees for graduate programs are charged on a flat-fee or fee-per-credit basis and vary by program and student status.

For current, specific fees and details on flat-fee versus fee-per-credit programs, please see   tuition and fees .

Contact the program:

Faculty of Science 905.721.3050 [email protected]

Contact the School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies:

905.721.8668 ext. 6209 [email protected]

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PhD in Computer Science

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Specialize in an area of computer science research while gaining international expertise in a cutting-edge field.

About this program

Be part of the rapid developments in computer science.

This PhD program will immerse you in the field of research by writing a thesis to drive advances in computer science. By carrying out a research project supervised by a member of the teaching team or a Research Chair, you will have the opportunity to be part of the new generation of researchers specializing in a cutting-edge area of computer science, such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, quantum computing, operations research, software engineering, bioinformatics, and computer graphics, etc.

• Internationally renowned faculty in artificial intelligence, machine learning, quantum computing, operations research, etc.
• Multidisciplinary environment based on a culture of excellence in research and innovation
• Wide range of courses in various areas of computer science
• Internationally renowned research groups and chairs
• Guaranteed funding for all candidates

Language accommodations

Although Université de Montréal is a French-language university, many of our research departments are open to creating a bilingual environment for students in graduate-level programs. These departments are aware of the importance of bilingualism in order for graduate students to succeed in their research careers.

Students who are proficient in English are therefore welcome and accepted into graduate-level programs.

The Department of Computer Science and Operations Research provides a number of accommodations to make you feel comfortable and help you fulfill the requirements of the program even if French is not your main language of study:

• Access to course notes in both French and English.
• Possibility of taking an equivalent course at an English-language university in Montréal.
• Choice of giving oral seminar presentations in either French or English.
• Choice of writing exams in French or English.
• Choice of taking the comprehensive exam in either French or English.
• Choice of writing your doctoral thesis or dissertation in French or English.

All laboratories are offered in a bilingual environment. Above all, staffs in the program are available to help and support you throughout your studies.

Advantages of studying computer science at UdeM Focus on scientific excellence and innovation

• Work in a wide range of research laboratories and groups, conducting cutting-edge work in logistics, artificial intelligence, machine learning, natural language processing, video games, quantum computing, bioinformatics, cryptography, etc.
• Join the multidisciplinary environment of the Department of Computer Science and Operations Research (DIRO), which receives over $6 million in annual research funding
• Financing your studies : all PhD candidates are guaranteed funding

Courses and specifics

For contact information on the program director or student file management technician, or to find out more about the faculty or department hosting the program, please see the page in French . 

• Dissertation or thesis track
• International exchange option

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The opportunity to think outside the box and the freedom of expression at DIRO are among the most important elements of my education at UdeM.

PhD in Computer Science, President and Founder of NLP Technologies

Admission requirements

You are eligible without having confirmed a research supervisor, but you should do so within a prescribed period.

Be sure to select your choices to display the eligibility conditions that apply to you.

• The Supervision Consent Form , including a section on financial arrangements.

Costs and financial aid

$2,022.23 *

*Total for a full-time session of 15 credits

Tuition fees: $1,440.45

Other fees: $581.78

These amounts are estimates and do not account for other expenses, such as costs for insurance, residence, transportation, manuals, etc.

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These estimates cannot at any time subsitute for an invoice or be used as proof for any reason whatsoever. These calculations are based on the 2023-2024 academic year. Information updated: May 19, 2023

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Under certain conditions, Canadian students who are not residents of Quebec can follow university study programs offered in French while benefiting from the same tuition fees as residents of Quebec.

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$9,435.98 *

Tuition fees: $8,854.20

As an international student, you have access to exemption scholarships granted by UdeM throughout your university program. Note that for ungraduated programs, you must be enrolled as a full-time student for two sessions and reside in Quebec in the case of exclusively online study programs.

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Future prospects Pursuing a career or further studies? The choice is yours!

Benefit from an exceptional placement rate and gain access to the most interesting and best-paying jobs in the information and communications technology sector. Excellent job opportunities are available with private companies, consulting firms, government corporations and financial institutions, among others.

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Cloud Computing - CENGN

Program description.

The University of Ottawa’s Professional Development Institute (PDI), in partnership with Canada’s  Centre of Excellence in Next Generation Networks (CENGN) , is proud to offer revitalized professional development learning opportunities in cloud computing.

Through this important and first-of-its-kind partnership, a knowledge hub has been established at the intersection of industry, government and academia, offering innovative learning platforms to drive competencies and leadership.

CENGN propels technology innovation and industry growth forward through testbed, technical expertise, talent development, and partner ecosystem.

This program is the perfect opportunity for professionals to broaden their fields of expertise in order to reach new professional heights.

About the Professional Development Institute

The University of Ottawa’s Professional Development Institute (The Institute), originally branded the Centre for Continuing Education, was established over 25 years ago to offer higher learning opportunities to private and public-sector professionals and the community at large in Ottawa.  Over the years, we developed and nurtured expertise, growing significantly in both course offerings and new specialty knowledge areas, outgrowing its original mandate.  The Institute is the ideal place to broaden professional's expertise.

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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

The PhD program in the School of Computing is entirely research-based, is typically completed within four years and is fully funded ( i.e. , students receive financial support and avoid accruing student debt).

Applicants should normally have completed an M.Sc. in Computing Science or a closely related field at an established university. They are admitted in accordance with the general regulations of the School of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs . Candidates normally enter the program at the beginning of the Fall term (September).

Students who are interested in pursuing a part-time Ph.D. should contact the School for further details.

Ph.D. Program Summary

Candidates pass through six stages of activity:

• finding a supervisor
• organizing a supervisory committee
• completing the breadth requirement
• completing the topic proposal
• completing the comprehensive exam
• working on their research and writing their thesis

Note: students admitted prior to September 2013 may complete the research proposal and depth requirement rather than a topic proposal and comprehensive exam.

Ph.D. Requirements

There are four formal requirements imposed by the School:

• a breadth requirement , which can be met through a combination of graduate courses, an MSc thesis, and work experience;
• a six-page topic proposal ;
• a comprehensive examination , which includes a written research proposal and an oral defense; and
• a Ph.D. thesis .

Candidates who fail to complete any requirement within the time limit specified will be required to withdraw from the program. The Ph.D. program committee may approve extensions to time limits, subject to the rules of the School of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs, and will normally do so for part-time and inactive students.

Management of the Ph.D. Program

The Ph.D. program is managed by the Ph.D. program committee who are responsible for:

• maintaining consistency in the requirements for individual candidates;
• approving the candidate's progress through various milestones;
• handling disputes that may arise; and
• acting as chairs and examiners when needed.

The Ph.D. program committee is appointed by the School Director and reports annually to the Director on the progress of each Ph.D. student.

Ph.D. Thesis

A thesis presenting original research is submitted for approval by a thesis examining committee. The research described in the thesis should constitute a significant contribution to knowledge in an area of Computing Science. It must be original and of such quality as to warrant its publication in a recognized journal.

Candidates should consult the School of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs' Calendar for university regulations regarding Ph.D. theses. The thesis is examined in accordance with the general rules of the School of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs .

Requirement to Withdraw

Any of the following are grounds for requiring a candidate to withdraw. The list is illustrative rather than exhaustive.

• inadequate performance in a token ;
• failure to have a research proposal approved within three years; and
• an unsatisfactory rating by the supervisory committee in two regular reviews.

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PhD students in the Department of Computer Science may focus their research in the following areas:

• Artificial Intelligence:  computer vision, decision theory/game theory, knowledge representation and reasoning, intelligent user interfaces, machine learning, natural language understanding and generation, robotics and haptics.
• Computer Graphics:  animation, imaging, modeling, rendering, visualization.
• Data Management and Mining:  business intelligence, data integration, genomic analysis, text mining, web databases.
• Formal Verification and Analysis of Systems:  analog, digital and hybrid systems, VLSI, protocols, software.
• Human Centered Technologies:  human computer interaction (HCI), visual, haptic and multimodal interfaces, computer-supported cooperative work (CSCW), visual analytics.
• Networks, Systems, and Security:  high performance computing/parallel processing, networking, operating systems and virtualization, security.
• Scientific Computing:  numerical methods and software, differential equations, linear algebra, optimization.
• Software Engineering and Programming Languages:  development tools, foundations of computation, middleware, programming languages, software engineering.
• Theory: algorithm design and analysis (including empirical), algorithmic game theory, discrete optimization, graph theory, computational geometry

For specific program requirements, please refer to the departmental program website

What makes the program unique?

The UBC Department of Computer Science has many contacts in the computing industry. A strong rapport between the industry and research communities is beneficial to both, especially in cases where the department focuses its research to developing real-world applications.

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Quick Facts

Program enquiries, admission information & requirements, 1) check eligibility, minimum academic requirements.

The Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies establishes the minimum admission requirements common to all applicants, usually a minimum overall average in the B+ range (76% at UBC). The graduate program that you are applying to may have additional requirements. Please review the specific requirements for applicants with credentials from institutions in:

• Canada or the United States
• International countries other than the United States

Each program may set higher academic minimum requirements. Please review the program website carefully to understand the program requirements. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission as it is a competitive process.

English Language Test

Applicants from a university outside Canada in which English is not the primary language of instruction must provide results of an English language proficiency examination as part of their application. Tests must have been taken within the last 24 months at the time of submission of your application.

Minimum requirements for the two most common English language proficiency tests to apply to this program are listed below:

TOEFL: Test of English as a Foreign Language - internet-based

Overall score requirement : 100

IELTS: International English Language Testing System

Overall score requirement : 7.0

Other Test Scores

Some programs require additional test scores such as the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or the Graduate Management Test (GMAT). The requirements for this program are:

The GRE is not required.

2) Meet Deadlines

3) prepare application, transcripts.

All applicants have to submit transcripts from all past post-secondary study. Document submission requirements depend on whether your institution of study is within Canada or outside of Canada.

Letters of Reference

A minimum of three references are required for application to graduate programs at UBC. References should be requested from individuals who are prepared to provide a report on your academic ability and qualifications.

Statement of Interest

Many programs require a statement of interest , sometimes called a "statement of intent", "description of research interests" or something similar.

Supervision

Students in research-based programs usually require a faculty member to function as their thesis supervisor. Please follow the instructions provided by each program whether applicants should contact faculty members.

Instructions regarding thesis supervisor contact for Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science (PhD)

Citizenship verification.

Permanent Residents of Canada must provide a clear photocopy of both sides of the Permanent Resident card.

4) Apply Online

All applicants must complete an online application form and pay the application fee to be considered for admission to UBC.

Tuition & Financial Support

Financial support.

Applicants to UBC have access to a variety of funding options, including merit-based (i.e. based on your academic performance) and need-based (i.e. based on your financial situation) opportunities.

Program Funding Packages

All full-time PhD students will be provided with a funding package of at least $31,920 for each of the first four years of their PhD program. The funding package consists of any combination of internal or external awards, teaching-related work, research assistantships, and graduate academic assistantships. This support is contingent on full-time registration as a UBC Graduate student, satisfactory performance in assigned teaching and research assistantship duties, and good standing with satisfactory progress in your academic performance. CS students are expected to apply for fellowships or scholarship to which they are eligible.

Average Funding

• 40 students received Teaching Assistantships. Average TA funding based on 40 students was $6,950.
• 77 students received Research Assistantships. Average RA funding based on 77 students was $20,513.
• 18 students received Academic Assistantships. Average AA funding based on 18 students was $6,167.
• 81 students received internal awards. Average internal award funding based on 81 students was $11,015.
• 8 students received external awards. Average external award funding based on 8 students was $19,625.

Scholarships & awards (merit-based funding)

All applicants are encouraged to review the awards listing to identify potential opportunities to fund their graduate education. The database lists merit-based scholarships and awards and allows for filtering by various criteria, such as domestic vs. international or degree level.

Graduate Research Assistantships (GRA)

Many professors are able to provide Research Assistantships (GRA) from their research grants to support full-time graduate students studying under their supervision. The duties constitute part of the student's graduate degree requirements. A Graduate Research Assistantship is considered a form of fellowship for a period of graduate study and is therefore not covered by a collective agreement. Stipends vary widely, and are dependent on the field of study and the type of research grant from which the assistantship is being funded.

Graduate Teaching Assistantships (GTA)

Graduate programs may have Teaching Assistantships available for registered full-time graduate students. Full teaching assistantships involve 12 hours work per week in preparation, lecturing, or laboratory instruction although many graduate programs offer partial TA appointments at less than 12 hours per week. Teaching assistantship rates are set by collective bargaining between the University and the Teaching Assistants' Union .

Graduate Academic Assistantships (GAA)

Academic Assistantships are employment opportunities to perform work that is relevant to the university or to an individual faculty member, but not to support the student’s graduate research and thesis. Wages are considered regular earnings and when paid monthly, include vacation pay.

Financial aid (need-based funding)

Canadian and US applicants may qualify for governmental loans to finance their studies. Please review eligibility and types of loans .

All students may be able to access private sector or bank loans.

Foreign government scholarships

Many foreign governments provide support to their citizens in pursuing education abroad. International applicants should check the various governmental resources in their home country, such as the Department of Education, for available scholarships.

Working while studying

The possibility to pursue work to supplement income may depend on the demands the program has on students. It should be carefully weighed if work leads to prolonged program durations or whether work placements can be meaningfully embedded into a program.

International students enrolled as full-time students with a valid study permit can work on campus for unlimited hours and work off-campus for no more than 20 hours a week.

A good starting point to explore student jobs is the UBC Work Learn program or a Co-Op placement .

Tax credits and RRSP withdrawals

Students with taxable income in Canada may be able to claim federal or provincial tax credits.

Canadian residents with RRSP accounts may be able to use the Lifelong Learning Plan (LLP) which allows students to withdraw amounts from their registered retirement savings plan (RRSPs) to finance full-time training or education for themselves or their partner.

Please review Filing taxes in Canada on the student services website for more information.

Cost Estimator

Applicants have access to the cost estimator to develop a financial plan that takes into account various income sources and expenses.

Career Outcomes

111 students graduated between 2005 and 2013. Of these, career information was obtained for 106 alumni (based on research conducted between Feb-May 2016):

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Our faculty and students actively interact with industry in numerous fields. Via internships, consulting and the launching of new companies, they contribute to the state-of-the-art in environmental monitoring, energy prediction, software, cloud computing, search engines, social networks, advertising, e-commerce, electronic trading, entertainment games, special effects in movies, robotics, bioinformatics, biomedical engineering, and more.

Alumni on Success

Job Title Senior Director, Product & Business Development

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Enrolment, Duration & Other Stats

These statistics show data for the Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science (PhD). Data are separated for each degree program combination. You may view data for other degree options in the respective program profile.

ENROLMENT DATA

Completion rates & times.

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This list shows faculty members with full supervisory privileges who are affiliated with this program. It is not a comprehensive list of all potential supervisors as faculty from other programs or faculty members without full supervisory privileges can request approvals to supervise graduate students in this program.

• Beschastnikh, Ivan (Computer and information sciences; software engineering; distributed systems; cloud computing; software analysis; Machine Learning)
• Bowman, William (Computer and information sciences; Programming languages and software engineering; Programming languages; Compilers; programming languages)
• Carenini, Giuseppe (Artificial intelligence, user modeling, decision theory, machine learning, social issues in computing, computational linguistics, information visualization)
• Clune, Jeff
• Conati, Cristina (artificial intelligence, human-computer interaction, affective computing, personalized interfaces, intelligent user interfaces, intelligent interface agents, virtual agent, user-adapted interaction, computer-assisted education, educational computer games, computers in education, user-adaptive interaction, Artificial intelligence, adaptive interfaces, cognitive systems, user modelling)
• Condon, Anne (Algorithms; Molecular Programming)
• Ding, Jiarui (Bioinformatics; Basic medicine and life sciences; Computational Biology; Machine Learning; Probabilistic Deep Learning; single-cell genomics; visualization; Cancer biology; Computational Immunology; Food Allergy; neuroscience)
• Evans, William (Computer and information sciences; Algorithms; theoretical computer science; Computer Sciences and Mathematical Tools; computational geometry; graph drawing; program compression)
• Feeley, Michael (Distributed systems, operating systems, workstation and pc clusters)
• Friedlander, Michael (numerical optimization, numerical linear algebra, scientific computing, Scientific computing)
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• Greif, Chen (Numerical computation; Numerical analysis; scientific computing; numerical linear algebra; numerical solution of elliptic partial differential equations)
• Gujarati, Arpan (Computer and information sciences; Systems)
• Harvey, Nicholas (randomized algorithms, combinatorial optimization, graph sparsification, discrepancy theory and learning theory; algorithmic problems arising in computer networking, including cache analysis, load balancing, data replication, peer-to-peer networks, and network coding.)
• Holmes, Reid (Computer and information sciences; computer science; open source software; software comprehension; software development tools; software engineering; software quality; software testing; static analysis)
• Hu, Alan (Computer and information sciences; formal methods; formal verification; model checking; nonce to detect automated mining of profiles; post-silicon validation; security; software analysis)
• Hutchinson, Norman (Computer and information sciences; Computer Systems; distributed systems; File Systems; Virtualization)
• Kiczales, Gregor (MOOCs, Blended Learning, Flexible Learning, University Strategy for Flexible and Blended Learning, Computer Science Education, Programming Languages, Programming languages, aspect-oriented programming, foundations, reflections and meta programming, software design)
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• Lemieux, Caroline (Programming languages and software engineering; help developers improve the correctness, security, and performance of software systems; test-input generation; specification mining; program synthesis)
• Leyton-Brown, Kevin (Computer and information sciences; Artificial Intelligence; Algorithms; theoretical computer science; Resource Allocation; Computer Science and Statistics; Auction theory; game theory; Machine Learning)
• MacLean, Karon (Computer and information sciences; Information Systems; design of user interfaces; haptic interfaces; human-computer interaction; human-robot interaction)

Doctoral Citations

Sample thesis submissions.

• Discrete optimization problems in geometric mesh processing
• On effective learning for multimodal data
• From devices to data and back again : a tale of computationally modelling affective touch
• Towards alleviating human supervision for document-level relation extraction
• Methods for design of efficient on-device natural language processing architectures
• A formal framework for understanding run-time checking errors in gradually typed languages
• Understanding semantics and geometry of scenes
• Computational tools for complex electronic auctions
• From videos to animatable 3d neural characters
• Structured representation learning by controlling generative models
• Versatile neural approaches to more accurate and robust topic segmentation
• Machine learning for spectroscopic data analysis : challenges of limited labelled data
• Enriching block-based end-user programming with visual features
• Accelerating Bayesian inference in probabilistic programming
• Computationally efficient geometric methods for optimization and inference in machine learning

Related Programs

Same specialization.

• Master of Science in Computer Science (MSc)

Same Academic Unit

• Master of Data Science (MDS)

At the UBC Okanagan Campus

Further information, specialization.

Computer Science covers Bayesian statistics and applications, bioinformatics, computational intelligence (computational vision, automated reasoning, multi-agent systems, intelligent interfaces, and machine learning), computer communications, databases, distributed and parallel systems, empirical analysis of algorithms, computer graphics, human-computer interaction, hybrid systems, integrated systems design, networks, network security, networking and multimedia, numerical methods and geometry in computer graphics, operating systems, programming languages, robotics, scientific computation, software engineering, visualization, and theoretical aspects of computer science (computational complexity, computational geometry, analysis of complex graphs, and parallel processing).

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Cloud Computing Technologies Program (Postgraduate) (T465)

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Program Overview

The one-year Cloud Computing Technologies graduate certificate program will give you a broad, in-depth technical base through courses in system and network administration, cloud productivity tools, and cloud computing design and security. You'll learn by using the leading cloud providers, like Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure, and Amazon AWS. By the end of this program, you'll be armed with the practical skills and experience you need to succeed as a cloud-computing pro.

If you apply to the May 2024/25 intake for this program, you will start in May 2025. To begin your studies in May 2024, apply to the 2023/24 academic year.

Full Description

As the cloud computing sector in the information technology (IT) industry continues to grow globally, our industry partners reveal that there is a growing need for skilled professionals in the field. We're helping to meet this market demand by educating IT pros who understand all aspects of computer systems, from on-premises to cloud computing.

As a student in the Cloud Computing Technologies one-year graduate certificate program, you'll gain the cloud computing design, administration, and troubleshooting skills needed to support any business and attract employers from all over the world. Through lab activities and projects, each course will provide you with hands-on experience using technologies in real-world cloud computing scenarios. An optional work-integrated learning field placement is available for those who are not currently employed in IT and are looking to apply these new skills in the field.

Technology Requirements

You'll need to have access to a personal computer with the following specifications:

• 16GB minimum (32 GB RAM recommended) 
• 512 GB SSD Hard Drive 
• Quad-core i7 2.4GHz or better 

Your Field Education Options

In semester 3, students complete a Work Integrated Project, or qualified students are eligible for co-op. Learn more about how to qualify, apply, and important dates for co-op on the Centre for Arts, Design & Information Technology Experiential Learning page.

Career & Postgraduate Study Opportunities

Career options.

As a graduate, organizations across many industries will value your skills. Entry-level positions can include:

• junior cloud computing engineer
• data engineer
• data scientist
• cloud solutions engineer
• cloud security developer

Educational Pathways

Potential educational pathways include:

• Computer System Technicians (T141)
• Computer Systems Technology (T147)
• Computer Programming and Analysis (T177)
• Cyber Security (T433)
• Wireless networking (T411)
• Individuals from industry who are currently working and are looking to advance their career.

Graduates of this program may wish to directly enter the workforce or pursue additional programs and third-party certificates. The program covers different hierarchies of Microsoft and Amazon. Students can decide on hierarchy as their specialty and continue education in their selected field. Opportunity to pursue additional third-party certifications from Amazon and Microsoft are available. 

Potential pathways for further education include:

• computer science degrees
• computer engineering degrees

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We are immensely proud of the contributions of our alumni in Toronto and around the globe.

From Michelin-starred restaurants to major construction, entertainment, community and financial organizations, our graduates are truly making an impact across a range of industries.

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Required Courses

Printable curriculum planner 2024-2025, program learning outcomes.

• Create secure solutions that support highly available micro-services that meet client needs.
• Implement enterprise level applications in hosted cloud environments that respond to client needs and business practices.
• Architect and deploy fault tolerant solutions within cloud computing platforms to solve identified business requirements.
• Automate security and resources for applications by using cloud computing tools to mitigate risk for organizations and protect assets.
• Design and test code-based solutions to cloud computing problems that ensure security in depth.
• Assess the viability of developing, deploying, maintaining and securing cloud computing solutions using a variety of resiliency testing tools.
• Create and defend cloud-computing strategies used to solve identified business needs on behalf of a client.
• Install and monitor a database management system on the cloud in response to specified requirements.
• Design, develop, configure, troubleshoot, maintain, and upgrade computing systems and network infrastructures for the cloud.

Domestic Tuition

International tuition, additional costs.

* Amounts listed are the estimated total tuition, materials, student service and ancillary fees for the first two semesters of the program starting in Fall 2023 . Fees are subject to change for programs starting in Fall 2024 and at later dates. This fee does not include books, which are to be purchased by the student separately.

** Amounts listed are the estimated total of tuition, materials, student service and ancillary fees for the first two semesters of programs starting in Fall  2024 . Tuition fees are subject to board approval. Material, student service and ancillary fees are estimated based on prior years. All fees are subject to change without notice. This fee does not include books, which are to be purchased by the student separately.

‡ Semester 3 fees will consist of a flat fee of $500 for co-op placement or for the work-integrated project. These fees are to be paid separately and are not included in the total above.

• International Students

Visit the  International Fees and Related Costs page  for more information. This program is available for funding through our partnership with  Passage , who provide student loans to qualified international student applicants. To find out more about this opportunity, and if you may qualify, visit our  Passage  page.

Visit the  International Fees and Related Costs page  for more information. 

Financial Assistance

This program is approved for OSAP funding, provided the applicant meets OSAP eligibility criteria.

Each year we award over $2 million dollars in scholarships, awards and bursaries to first-year students. Check out our financial aid webpages for ways to pay for college and the full list of available scholarships, awards and bursaries.

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Disclaimer: The information contained in this website is subject to change without notice. It should not be viewed as a representation, offer or warranty. Students are responsible for verifying George Brown College fee requirements.

• Bachelor's degree or Advanced Diploma (3-year) in mathematics, business, computer science, economics, engineering, or science.
• Proof of English language proficiency required where International transcripts are submitted.*

*Please note that domestic applicants who are submitting international transcripts require a Canadian equivalency evaluation. This can be obtained through ICAS (International Credential Assessment Service) at icascanada.ca  or WES (World Education Services) at  wes.org/ca.

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Applicants with international transcripts who do not provide English proficiency test results must test at the College level in the George Brown College English assessment to be considered for admission.

Please visit  English Proficiency  for more details.

Visit the  International Admissions page  for more information regarding country specific admission requirements.  

COURSE EXEMPTIONS

College or university credits may qualify you for course exemptions. Please visit Transfer Guide  for more information.

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Domestic students should apply through  Ontario Colleges.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Visit the  How to Apply page  for more information on how and when to apply.  International students should apply through the  George Brown College Online Application System .

Visit the  How to Apply page  for more information on how and when to apply. 

International students should apply through the  George Brown College Online Application System .

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Phone: 416-415-5000, ext. 4287 Email: [email protected]

The office hours are: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 9 – 6 p.m. Wednesday: 9 – 4 p.m.

Program Co-ordinator: Ali Ziyaei [email protected]

For more information about George Brown College, you may also call the Contact Centre at 416-415-2000 or long distance 1-800-265-2002.

Contact one of our international recruitment representatives specializing by country of origin by either booking a virtual meeting or submitting an inquiry. For more information visit the  International Contact Us page

Visit Our Campus

The Cloud Computing Technologies program is offered through our School of Computer Technology  from our  Casa Loma Campus  at  146 Kendal Avenue , Toronto. Sign up for an  information session  or  campus tour  to learn more about George Brown College and the program. You can also explore our  virtual tour.

The one-year Cloud Computing Technologies program will provide students with a broad and in-depth technical base through courses in system and network administration, cloud productivity tools, cloud computing design and implementation, and cloud computing security from the most popular and fastest growing cloud providers. Upon completion of this program, you will have gained experience in Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure and Amazon AWS. Experience in these cloud provider platforms ensures you will be workplace ready.

As a student in the Cloud Computing Technologies one-year graduate certificate program, you will gain a comprehensive and in-depth technical base through courses in the high-demand areas of system and network administration, cloud productivity tools, cloud computing design and implementation, and cloud computing security from the most popular and fastest-growing cloud providers. Upon completion of this program, you will have gained experience in Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure and Amazon AWS. Experience in these cloud provider platforms ensures you will be workplace ready.

As a graduate of this program, you will possess the cloud computing design, administration and troubleshooting skills necessary to support any business and attract employers from all over the world. Through lab activities and projects, each course allows you to gain hands-on experience using technologies in real-world cloud computing scenarios. An optional work-integrated learning field placement is available for those who are not currently employed in IT and are looking to apply these new skills in the field.

As the cloud computing sector in the information technology (IT) industry continues to grow globally, and our industry partners report technical skills shortages, George Brown College is helping to meet the market demand by educating IT professionals who understand all aspects of computer systems from on-premises to cloud computing.

This program requires students to have access to a personal computer with the following specifications: 

In semester 3, students complete a Work Integrated Project, or qualified students are eligible for co-op. Learn more about how to qualify, apply, and important dates for co-op on the Centre for Arts, Design & Information Technology Experiential Learning page .

Cloud Computing Technologies training will be valued in organizations across industries. Entry-level positions for graduates include:

• data engineer, data scientist

PRINTABLE CURRICULUM PLANNER 2023-2024

* Amounts listed are the total tuition, materials, student service and ancillary fees for the first two semesters of the program starting in Fall 2022 . Fees are subject to change for programs starting in Fall 2023 and at later dates.

** Amounts listed are the estimated total of tuition, materials, student service and ancillary fees for the first two semesters of programs starting in Fall  2023 . Tuition fees are subject to board approval. Material, student service and ancillary fees are estimated based on prior years. All fees are subject to change without notice.

Each year we award over $2 million dollars in scholarships, awards and bursaries to first-year students. For more information about financial aid and ways to pay for college, please visit our Financial Aid webpages .

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Cloud Computing

Online classes for this program are synchronous* and typically occur within this timeframe:

Monday to Friday: 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. EST and Saturday: 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. EST

* Synchronous Learning Instructor and learners engage with the course content in a group setting together in real-time, but from different locations. The class time is set and can occur over a number of weeks. The instructor interacts with the group of learners by means of a video conferencing platform to lecture, hold discussions and breakout sessions, live stream audio, video and presentations. This format is also sometimes referred to as online live/virtual live. Learn more about Humber Online Options.

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Online full-time programs are offered as either Daytime, or a combination of Evenings and Saturdays. Check your program Dates and Times to see what the program commitment will be.

Find out more about Full-Time Online programs

Humber is proud to have the highest graduate employment and employer satisfaction rate of the GTA colleges based on Colleges Ontario’s key performance indicators for college graduates in 2022-2023.

Program Overview

Humber’s Cloud Computing Ontario G raduate  C ertificate  provide s   you  with the knowledge, skills and practices to become an integral part of cloud development and delivery  in  a variety of  industrial  settings . Utili z ing a case methodology approach ,  students  are  exposed to everyday business challenges  in order  to develop experience in areas  such as  containerization ,  virtualization, data storage and security ,  and automation.  

S ix courses in the first semester are designed to provide  foundational knowledge and skills in cloud computing  to students  who  may have a wide range of backgrounds. In the second semester, courses offer more advanced topics such as cloud solution architecture, cloud security, automation, big data and DevOps in cloud computing.  

Upon completion of the program, graduates  will have demonstrated the ability to apply  cloud computing principles,  method ology  and techniques  to  design and implement   enterprise level applications hosted in virtual platforms  in  effective, secure and resilient infrastructure.  

The program offers an option of online delivery of courses in the evening hours for working IT professionals to upgrade their skills to cloud computing technology. This option is not available to international students.

At Humber, courses are delivered in a variety of formats:

In-Person - An in-person course is delivered fully on campus.

Online Asynchronous (A) - An online asynchronous course has no fixed class schedule and allows students to engage with the course at different times according to their needs. Faculty provide modules, which are completed independently by the students according to established deadlines.

Online Synchronous (S) - An online synchronous course is delivered fully online and requires faculty and students to participate in real-time according to a fixed schedule. Classes are scheduled for a specific day and time.

Hybrid - A hybrid course is a combination of in-person and online classes and follows a set schedule. Students must be available to attend in-person classes at scheduled times during the semester.

The chart below outlines the delivery options available for each course in this program, by campus. For some academic terms, there may be more than one delivery option available. You’ll be able to select your preferred options when building your course schedule during open enrolment. Preferences for course delivery will be considered on a first come, first served basis. Some Humber programs are also delivered fully online, where all courses are delivered online.

International students: the impact of studying from outside of Canada on Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility differs significantly based on when you start your program. Please review the PGWP eligibility before choosing your program and course delivery.

Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) at Humber

Work-integrated learning.

Work-integrated learning opportunities prepare you for your future career. You will apply what you’ve learned in class and in real-world environments through a wide range of academic, community and industry partnerships. These work-integrated learning opportunities may include field experiences, professional practicums and co-operative education.

Field Experience

A field experience offers students an opportunity to engage in intensive experiences related to their field of study or career goals to build their skills, knowledge and abilities. Field experiences may be paid or unpaid.

Professional Practicum

Programs requiring a professional practicum offer practice-based experience or work hours for a professional license or certification. Students work under the direct supervision of an experienced professional. Placements are unpaid.

Co-operative Education

Students in co-op programs gain experience through paid work terms in their field of study that become progressively more complex as their skill level increases.

Optional Co-operative Education

Students in co-op programs gain experience through paid work terms in their field of study that become progressively more complex as their skill level increases. The co-op portion of this program is optional.

If you would like to learn more about work-integrated learning at Humber, visit WIL AT HUMBER

The Humber Experience

AWS DeepRacer Competition

The AWS DeepRacer Competition is the world’s first fully autonomous racing league with a 1/18th scale race car driven by machine learning (ML) algorithm.

Information & Communications Technology Capstone Project Expo 2023

The Information & Communications Technology (ICT) Capstone Project Expo is the culmination of a student’s academic career at Humber College.

Employee Engagement Event Spring 2023

Humber College is a leading polytechnical institution renowned for its exceptional Information & Communications Technology programs.

Your Career

Cloud computing is everywhere, and it is experiencing tremendous growth. Graduates of this program will be able to work in all types of cloud environments - public, private and hybrid clouds, and in all sectors of industry including cloud service providers, government, banking, commerce, enterprise, telecommunications, as well as small- and medium-size industries.

Graduates of the program will have the ability to:

• design and deploy new cloud-computing architecture and systems
• design and implement applications that support web services, databases, automation and security processes
• develop test methods to analyze effectiveness of enterprise cloud solutions to provide recommendations for improvement
• recommend optimal strategies to migrate legacy systems into the cloud environment

Some specific career options include, but are not limited to, cloud solution architect, cloud security architect, cloud solution consultant, software architect, software engineer, development operations engineer, cloud engineer, data engineer, cloud system engineer and cloud system administrator.

The graduates of this program will also be able to take cloud-computing certifications offered by various vendors and organizations such as AWS, Microsoft and Google.

Program Availability

International students can now apply to this program at Humber’s new International Graduate School (IGS) .

Humber is a publicly-funded institution and does not have a public-private partnership. International students graduating from Humber or Humber’s International Graduate School (IGS) are eligible to apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit .

International Students in Canada who apply for September 2024 start could be eligible for an automatic scholarship*. Apply now

Please note the new International Admissions Process and Provincial Attestation Letters. Read the update

International Students Out of Canada can Apply through Humber International

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Program Delivery Types

Block-based: Students select a pre-set weekly schedule of courses that best meets their needs. Block-Based schedules may include in-person, hybrid and online courses.

Course-based: Students create their own schedule of courses from among in-person, hybrid and online options.

Condensed Week - Courses requiring students to come to campus are scheduled over 2-3 days per week. Online courses are scheduled on other days.

Online - Courses are scheduled only online and may be delivered asynchronously, where students study independently or synchronously, where students attend the online class on a specified time and day.

Twilight - In-person, online synchronous and hybrid courses are generally scheduled after 3:00pm.

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Applications to Humber are made through ontariocolleges.ca . Be sure to submit your application by the equal consideration deadline of February 1. You may apply after February 1, however, post-February 1 applications will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis depending on the availability of the space in the program.

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Admission Requirements

Admission selection is based on the academic criteria indicated. Meeting minimum eligibility requirements does not guarantee admission.

Admission selection is based on the following three requirements:

To be eligible for admission, you must possess the following:

• A bachelor’s degree, advanced diploma, diploma or equivalent, in InformationTechnology 

Mature Applicants

Diplomas and certificates.

An applicant is considered a mature applicant if they have not completed secondary school or other postsecondary school, and will be 19 or older as of the first day of classes. Humber will invite you for testing to demonstrate that you meet all listed course requirements.

An applicant is considered a mature applicant if they have not completed secondary school or attended postsecondary studies, and will be 21 or older as of the first day of classes. Mature applicants for degree programs will be required to meet course requirements at the U/M level or equivalent.

College Transfer Applicants

An applicant is considered a college transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a college-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or college courses and grades to determine program eligibility.

An applicant is considered a college transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a college-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or college courses and grades to determine program eligibility. Applicants must have an overall minimum grade point average (GPA) of 65 per cent in the program. Applicants are required to disclose and provide academic transcripts for all course work completed at the postsecondary level.

University Transfer Applicants

An applicant is considered a university transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a university-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or university courses and grades to determine program eligibility.

An applicant is considered a university transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a university-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or university courses and grades to determine program eligibility. Applicants are required to disclose and provide academic transcripts for all course work completed at the postsecondary level.

English Language Proficiency

All applicants whose first language is not English must meet Humber’s English Language Proficiency Policy .

International Credit Evaluation

Canadian citizens or permanent residents with international education are required to provide a credential evaluation. Note, for international High school education course by course evaluations, ICAS must be used. For international post-secondary education, a WES evaluation must be provided. In situations where you expect to apply for transfer credit, it is recommended that a course by course WES evaluation is completed.

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Fees & financial aid.

The 2024/2025 fee for two semesters is:

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Scholarships

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Humber offers a variety of bursaries and scholarships for Indigenous students, visit Indigenous Student Awards.

Explore Opportunities through Humber Pathways

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• Opportunities to build on your college education and complete your diploma or degree at Humber.
• Degree and graduate study opportunities at other institutions in Ontario, Canada and abroad.

Additional information will be made available to students from their program before the beginning of the Winter term. Courses with in-person requirements will likely also have online components. The delivery mode of some courses is still being determined. Humber may need to change plans for in-person learning, subject to government and public health directives and/or additional health and safety considerations.

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Students in programs marked as online/in-person will have a combination of those two types of delivery. Additional information will be made available to students from their program in the first week of June. Courses with in-person requirements will likely also have online components. The delivery mode of some courses is still being determined. Humber may need to change plans for in-person learning, subject to government and public health directives and/or additional health and safety considerations.

Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of the program, a graduate will:

• Create secure solutions that support highly available micro-services that meet client needs.
• Implement enterprise level applications in hosted cloud environments that respond to client needs and business practices.
• Architect and deploy fault tolerant solutions within cloud computing platforms to solve identified business requirements.
• Automate security and resources for applications by using cloud computing tools to mitigate risk for organizations and protect assets.
• Design and test code based solutions to cloud computing problems that ensure security in depth.
• Assess the viability of developing, deploying, maintaining and securing cloud computing solutions using a variety of resiliency testing tools.
• Create and defend cloud-computing strategies used to solve identified business needs on behalf of a client.

PhD Program

The student must complete the following requirements for the PhD program:

• Pass the Research Proficiency Evaluation (RPE)
• Complete the Comprehensive Course Requirement
• Successfully defend the Thesis Proposal Exam
• Pass the Final Doctoral Examination
• Have the final thesis approved by Faculty of Graduate and Post Doctoral Studies

Completing the first two milestones fulfills the Faculty of Graduate and Post Doctoral Studies Comprehensive exam requirement. Completing the first three milestones enables the student to be admitted to candidacy. 

A student is expected to be admitted to candidacy within 36 months from the date of initial registration and to complete the PhD within 6 years. Extensions to these deadlines maybe granted under exceptional circumstances with the permission of the Graduate Affairs Committee and Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies.

Research Supervisor and Supervisory Committee

Every incoming graduate student is assigned a faculty member as his/her advisor.  These assignments are made keeping in mind the research interests of the student and the workload of the faculty member. In the case of entering PhD students, the advisor is a member of the “offer sponsorship team,” which consists of one to three faculty. It is the student’s responsibility to formalize a supervisory relationship with a faculty member in his or her area of interest within one term. The advisor and any other sponsors are natural choices for this role, but other faculty may also be considered (if they are interested). Please refer to PhD Supervisory Committee for details.

Research Proficiency Evaluation (RPE)

Students admitted to the PhD program are required to demonstrate their research proficiency by completing a research project with under the supervision of a one or more faculty members, and presenting their results in a written report and oral examination before their RPE committee.  Please refer to RPE for details.

Comprehensive Course Requirement

All PhD students are required to submit the Comprehensive Course Requirement form   to the Graduate Affairs Committee within the first two months of the initial registration.  The objective of the comprehensive course requirement is to ensure that the student obtains a breadth of knowledge of computer science, as well as sufficient depth in a specific field.  Students should indicate what courses they will be taking or have taken that can satisfy the breadth and depth components of the comprehensive course requirement.  If the student has taken courses outside the department that can satisfy the breadth requirement, s/he must contact the faculty in the research area for approval.  Once the comprehensive course proposal is approved, the student can take the courses in accordance with the proposal.

Note that for courses not contributing to the comprehensive course requirement, a minimum of 68% (B-) must be achieved. Courses contributing to the comprehensive course requirement have a even higher requirement. Please refer to PhD Program Comprehensive Course Requirement for details.

Thesis Proposal

Having formalized a thesis supervisor and having successfully completed the RPE, the student will continue with the development of a PhD thesis proposal.  This proposal must be presented in written form to the supervisory committee by the end of the second year of the PhD program. Please refer to Thesis Proposal for details.

Completing the Research Program

Once the thesis proposal examination is passed, the student must carry out a research program in accordance with his or her research proposal under the supervisor’s guidance, with periodic reviews by the student’s committee. A thesis describing his or her research findings must be written by the student, approved by the committee and an external examiner, and defended at a final oral examination set up by the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. A guide to the preparation of PhD theses is provided by the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. The student has the final responsibility for meeting the requirements and deadlines of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies.

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PhD in computer science

A PhD in computer science is primarily composed of independent original research that makes a significant contribution to knowledge in a field of computer science. The program also includes three advanced courses that complement the research topic. A PhD degree can be completed within three years.

PhD research is supervised by faculty members. A supervisor must be arranged before a student is accepted into the program. An advisory committee monitors the progress of the student throughout the program.

Course requirements

• The minimum requirement is three approved graduate courses (nine credits) beyond the master’s degree, not including CS6998.
• One directed studies course (CS6999) can be included in the course selection.
• No more than two courses may be taken from the student's supervisor(s).
• The student may be required to take additional courses depending on the student’s background and assessment of the student's breadth in computer science.

Breadth requirement

The breadth of the student's background in computer science will be assessed by their advisory committee. In order to remedy any deficiencies the student may be required to take additional courses or write a comprehensive examination within 12 months of such assessment. A comprehensive examination will be a written one and may be followed by an oral depending upon the performance of the candidate in the written examination. The student will normally be allowed to have only one more attempt should he/she fail the first examination.

The student will be responsible for the undergraduate computer science degree requirements including core subjects and at least two elective areas. One of the elective areas is expected to be at the master’s level.

Core areas include:

• Algorithms and data structures
• Computer architecture
• Operating systems
• Programming languages
• Software engineering

PhD proposal/area examination

The PhD proposal is normally presented and examined within 20 months after the commencement of studies, though this can vary. The candidate is expected to conduct a thorough literature search, identify the open research problems and present a thesis proposal. The proposal is examined by the advisory committee, and will consist of an evaluation of the written document prepared by the student as well as the evaluation of the oral presentation by the student and student response to questions.

The proposal must be approved, and the proposal exam passed, in order for the student to continue in the program.

Advisory committee

The advisory committee is responsible for conducting the area examination and assisting the supervisor who is principally responsible for guiding the student’s research.

The student’s advisory committee will consist of:

• Supervisor(s)
• Two additional faculty members, at least one of whom is from the Faculty of Computer Science

The supervisor must establish the advisory committee, with approval by the director of graduate studies, before the proposal is submitted. The breadth assessment must be completed when the proposal is approved. Members of the advisory committee must also read the student's annual progress reports after which the chair of the advisory committee must send the director of graduate studies an email reporting on the student’s progress.

PhD part-time

The PhD degree at the University of New Brunswick is a research degree and by its nature normally requires the student to be in residence at the university so that he or she may benefit from direct supervision and guidance of experienced faculty.

However, under certain conditions it may be considered appropriate to permit a student to proceed to the PhD on a non-resident (part-time) basis. The regular academic regulations for the conduct and completion of a PhD program apply as stated for full-time PhD students. In addition, the following conditions, which have been approved by the executive committee, must be met:

• The student must be living and working in the immediate environment of the university.
• The student must clearly indicate what commitment in time and effort he/she is willing to make toward the completion of the degree and a written agreement must be obtained from the employer that such time will be made available.
• The research program to be followed must be clearly defined, and a clear indication given as to where the research will be conducted.
• The faculty supervisory committee must be established prior to approval of the program and the admission of the candidate. The committee will include a second faculty member familiar with the area of the proposed research, who is willing to act as supervisor in the event that the supervisor is unavailable.
• The committee, the program and the student must receive the approval of the Faculty of Computer Science
• Following faculty approval, each admission must be individually approved by the School of Graduate Studies prior to the commencement of the degree.
• The regular seven-year time limit for the completion of the degree will apply.

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Cloud Computing (graduate certificate)

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Program overview.

Take your skills and abilities to the next level and become a leader in securing and managing an organization’s cloud infrastructure, one of the fastest growing fields in IT.

The Cloud Computing program is ideal for individuals with previous experience and education in computer systems, programming or cybersecurity and who want to capitalize on the increasing demand from IT organizations for new professionals to help them secure and manage their cloud infrastructure.

Beyond the classroom, students will have the opportunity to pursue unique experiential learning opportunities through the Durham College AI Hub and Centre for Cybersecurity Innovation, and can pursue an optional work term that will provide them with critical real-world experience. All of this means that upon graduation, students will have the knowledge, skills and expertise to succeed in an industry with strong labour demand, while also preparing for success in challenging a range of industry certifications.

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• Ontario College Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Degree, or equivalent
• Recommended: Courses in mathematics, statistics, computer software, computer programming, and enterprise systems.
• Proof of English Language Proficiency required

Applicants who are internationally educated in a non‐English speaking country must meet Durham College’s  English Language Proficiency Policy .

• Year one domestic: $6,082 (CAD)
• Year one international: $18,244 (CAD)

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Semester 1 Courses

• Cloud Computing Careers and Portfolio Development (CLCP 1100)
• Scripting (COSC 1104)
• Ethics, Governance and Risk Management (ETHC 1102)
• Operating Systems and Network Infrastructure (INFT 1108)
• Introduction to Cloud Computing (INFT 1109)
• Cloud Implementation (INFT 1110)
• Database (INFT 1111)

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WHAT YOU COULD BE

• Cloud systems administrator
• Cloud systems developer
• Cloud systems solution architect
• Cloud systems security professional
• Cloud systems engineer
• Development operations engineer
• Data engineer
• Data analyst
• DevOps architect

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This program emphasizes leadership in the design, implementation and deployment of services in the cloud by utilizing cloud computing, privacy and legal principles and methodology to meet system requirements and align with business goals and objectives.

Graduates can address back-end and front-end configuration, as well as develop administration and troubleshooting techniques to manage a cloud environment. Graduates are prepared to address the demand for strategies in cloud computing and infrastructure deployment.

Upon completion of this program, graduates will be prepared to write industry standard cloud technology certifications from three of the largest public cloud service providers: Amazon (AWS), Microsoft (Azure) and Google (GCP) cloud.

Program Learning Outcomes

• Create secure micro-service solutions to support the virtual infrastructure and application development needs of the client.
• Adopt hybrid cloud environments that respond to changing business requirements.
• Architect and deploy fault tolerant solutions within cloud computing platforms to maximize the availability and reliability of services.
• Automate security and resources for applications by using cloud computing tools to mitigate risk for organizations and protect assets.
• Design and test code-based solutions to cloud computing problems that ensure security in depth.
• Assess the viability of developing, deploying, maintaining and securing cloud computing solutions using a variety of resiliency testing tools.
• Create and defend cloud-computing strategies used to solve identified business needs on behalf of a client.
• Install, monitor, and maintain a database management system on the cloud in response to specified requirements.
• Assess business processes that impact cloud computing systems to ensure current, relevant, secure and responsive practices are implemented.

The courses listed below are for incoming students. If you are a current student, please refer to your program of study for the year you began your program. Your program of study can be found on MyDC .

• Capstone (CLCP 1200)
• Cloud Devops Solution Architect (COSC 1208)
• Implementing Devops Solutions (COSC 1209)
• Cloud Infrastructure (INFT 1209)
• Deploying Cloud Infrastructure (INFT 1210)
• Cloud Security (INFT 1211)
• Cloud Security Administration (INFT 1212)
• Work term (Optional)

Courses, course descriptions and delivery formats are subject to change.

Course delivery

More than 75% of this program is delivered in-person.

The rest of the coursework will be delivered using hybrid, flexible or online formats. Students will come to campus to complete in-person learning requirements. Detailed schedules, with course-specific delivery information, will be available after registration. Courses, course descriptions and delivery formats are subject to change.

WHERE YOU COULD WORK

Graduates can work at any organization utilizing a cloud platform, including those utilizing Amazon (AWS), Microsoft (Azure) and Google (GCP) cloud.

Laptop Requirements

Minimum required hardware.

•   Intel I7 or AMD Ryzen 7 processor or better with chipset that must support virtualization
•   16 GB of RAM
•   1 TB hard drive
•   Ethernet Network Card or USB to Ethernet adapter
•   Wireless Network Card
•   One USB 3.0 port (two preferred)
•   Microphone (headset preferred)

SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS

•   Windows 10 Professional Edition

Optional work term

Participating in the optional work term semester is an excellent way to build your professional network, explore career paths and apply in-class teachings to real work situations.

Students in the Cloud Computing graduate certificate program will be invited to apply to the optional work term semester during their first academic semester. Entrance to the optional work term semester is limited and the processes for securing a work term are competitive. Students who qualify for the optional work term semester will be eligible to complete a four-month, paid work term after academic semester 2.

Supports are available through Experiential Learning to assist students with securing their work terms. In addition, Experiential Learning is in contact with work term students and their employers during the work terms to help with any questions.

Program sequence

September intake:, may intake:, work term option.

• Work Term 1 (CLCW 1000)

Courses and course descriptions are subject to change.

Administrative fee

Once transferred to the work term option of this program, students will have an administrative fee of $475 assessed to their accounts during the academic semester(s) prior to scheduled work term(s). The administrative fee goes to support the broad array of support services provided to work term students. These services are dedicated to support student success.

Co-op Work Permits

If you are an international student enrolled in the work term option, you are required to have a valid co-op work permit before starting your work term. You must apply for and receive a Social Insurance Number in order to work in Canada. Documentation and instructions on how to apply for a co-op work permit will be provided only to students who are successful with their application into the work term option once semester 1 grades have been finalized.

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Know why study in Canada is so popular with Indian students.

Hosting nearly half a million international students, Canada is known to offer high-quality education at affordable tuition fees with globally recognised degrees. Add to it, an excellent quality of life, immense post-study work and immigration opportunities - Canada stands out as a popular country to study in Canada among Indian students.

Student visa requirements for Canada

To study in Canada students require a study permit. While a student visa authorises your entry into Canada, a study permit validates your stay in Canada. It is a mandatory immigration document for an international student.

If you hold a study permit, you must remain enrolled and make reasonable and timely progress toward completing your course.

Your study permit is always accompanied by a visitor visa or Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA). Please note that a study permit is a document that allows you to study in Canada while a visitor visa or ETA allows you to enter Canada. Your expert will help you access the latest information and connect you with authorised migration experts.

Read more about Canada Student Visa .

Cost to study in Canada

Your expenditure on tuition fees depends on the type of qualification and institution you opt for. To cover this, you will need approximately between CAD 13,000 - CAD 35,000 a year.

Most commonly, courses in humanities, education, and arts are a little cheaper, while subjects such as medicine and engineering are likely to be more expensive. If you wish to study at a postgraduate level, the tuition fee is typically higher, and the costs vary depending on the program. As with most other countries, MBA programs are often the most expensive. The average cost for these programs ranges between CAD 30,000-42,000.

*Please note all fee figures are indicative

You can apply to various Canadian scholarships as well to bring down your educational expenses.

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Scholarships to study in Canada

Here are some popular government-funded scholarships available for Indian students to study in Canada:

Learn more about Canada scholarships for Indian students

Intakes in Canada

Unlike a single intake in Indian universities, Canadian colleges and universities offer three intakes. In some universities, intakes may also be referred to as a semester. The three intakes available in Canada are:

Fall: A popular intake among Indian students, The Fall intake starts in the month of September

Winter: Starts in January; it’s best if you miss the September intake

Summer: Available for limited programs and colleges, the Summer intake usually starts around April and May

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Top courses to study in Canada

Here are the popular study abroad courses that you can choose for studying in Canada:

Computer science

Engineering

Health sciences

Physiotherapy

Information technology

Animation and gaming

Hospitality

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Top universities to study in Canada

When deciding which university to study at, it is crucial that you also look at the world university rankings.

Check where these Canadian universities rank on the Times Higher Education charts .

Job prospects in Canada

Canada, over the past few years, has seen an abundance of international students from around the world and has provided various work opportunities to both, students and working professionals. As per Forbes and US News released rankings, Canada is considered as the best country amongst G20 countries for establishing business operations. Moreover, it’s also predicted by The Economist Intelligence Unit, that the country will be ranked as the 3rd best country amongst G7 for doing business over the 5 years i.e., 2018 to 2022, which only implies that ample job opportunities await an international student during and after completion of their studies in the time to come.

Cost of living in Canada

Indeed, there exists a substantial difference between living in Canada and your home country. It is important to explore the Canadian lifestyle and cost of living of the place where you plan to stay. Quebec makes one of the most affordable Canadian cities with the cost of living far less compared to other cities.

Also, while applying for your student permit, you have to prove to the Canadian government that you have enough money to meet the financial expenses. So, keep that in mind!

When planning your budget, do include the following expenses:

Communication costs: Always set aside money in your budget for phone and data bills as you’d be calling your friends and family back home frequently. Look for low-cost calling plans as well as student discounts. The average monthly cost will be around CAD 20.

Textbooks and supplies: Buying textbooks can be costly. Books for engineering courses, for example, might cost anywhere between CAD 250 and CAD 350. The value of courses like law, medicine, and pharmacy can be even higher. You may keep this within your budget by buying used books, purchasing digital versions, or even enrolling in a library membership.

Personal expenses and incidentals: Laundry, toiletries, clothing, dining out, and so on will be part of your everyday spending. This is largely dependent on the type of lifestyle you select.

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FAQs related to Canadian education

We know you have a lot of questions in your mind, so we have answered common questions students as you raise about studying and living in Canada.

What are the academic exams required to study in Canada?

Here’s a list of other tests you may have to take in order to seek admission in a Canadian institution:

Graduate Management Aptitude Test (GMAT)

Graduate Record Examinations (GRE)

Law School Admission Test (LSAT)

Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT)

Medical College Admission Test (MCAT)

Are Canada qualifications recognised worldwide?

Yes, degrees from Canadian institutions are accepted worldwide and known for their quality of education.

Can students work during studies in Canada?

Indian students are allowed to work for 20 hours per week during an ongoing session and full-time during vacations. You can also get up to three years of extension post completion of your studies depending on your program duration.

How much does it cost to study at Canada?

Canada is a country where high-quality education is accessible at tuition rates lower than in many other countries. However, before you depart from India, it is important to take into account expenses such as accommodation, food, health coverage, and travel, in addition to your tuition fees when calculating the estimated cost of studying in Canada. This will assist you in effectively planning your budget. The amount you will spend on tuition fees varies depending on the type of qualification and institution you choose. To cover these expenses, you will need approximately between CAD 13,000 and CAD 35,000 per year.

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• Zakaria Alomari 2 ,
• Suboh Alkhushayni 3 ,
• Du’a Al-Zaleq 4 ,
• Mohammad Bany Taha 5 &
• Hassnae Remmach 6  

Problems with task distribution in cloud data centers persist despite earlier research in cloud computing (CC). Particularly in the infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) cloud paradigm. In cloud data centers, effective task allocation is essential due to the restricted availability of resources and virtual machines (VMs). IaaS is one of the main CC models since it controls the backend, which includes VMs and data centers. Cloud service providers can ensure satisfactory service delivery performance in these models by preventing situations of host underutilization or overloading. This is because both results increase network execution time and lead to VM failure. To solve these problems, an improved load balancing approaches was proposed in this work. Therefore, this paper suggested an enhanced load balancing approaches to address these issues. The Artificial Bee Colony (ABC) method and the Bat algorithm are combined to create the balancing technique known as the Hybrid BAT and ABC (HBABC) algorithm, which dynamically distributes resources. The suggested HBABC method was assessed using CloudSim and standard workload format (SWF) data sets, which had file sizes of 200 KB and 400 KB. The evaluation was conducted on even workloads ranging from 200 to 20,000, and the performance of the HBABC method was compared with other state-of-the-art algorithms. The implementation of the suggested HBABC method resulted in a reduction of the Makespan (energy level) within the data center and showed improved accuracy in task allocation for VMs in a cloud data center. The ANOVA comparison test revealed a 1.98 percent enhancement in VM accuracy and task distribution, as well as a 0.98 percent decrease in the Makespan or energy level of the cloud data center. The outcomes are in line with various services broker rules that are employed during process of simulating the suggested algorithm in a cloud datacenter. The suggested method will be employed in subsequent studies as a prediction strategy for the resource management system in cloud datacenters.

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Lack of Video Features

Unfortunately, Icedrive is severely lacking in terms of collaboration features, so if you need to work on your video files with other people, you might want to consider another option. There’s also no block-level sync, which in terms of this ranking might be its biggest weakness.

This last part isn’t much of a concern for home users, but content creators might become frustrated with having to reupload an entire video file after making only a minor edit. Once again, there’s no support for NAS, so content creators who use such a system should look to the fifth entry on our list (namely IDrive) for something that supports this.

4. Google Drive – Best for Collaboration

More details about Google Drive:

• Pricing : $1.99 per month or $19.99 per year for 100GB
• Website : one.google.com/about
• Fantastic collaboration features
• A lot of free storage
• Integration with Google Workspace
• Privacy concerns

As the first of the massive tech companies to hit this list, Google Drive earns a generous fourth place on our best cloud storage for video files short list. It’s a good all-round provider, thanks to a powerful, integrated office suite that rivals Microsoft Office and 15GB of free storage space, as our earlier Google Drive review explains.

If you have a Google account, you already know what you’re dealing with when it comes to Google Drive. The included Drive storage spreads across the entire Google product suite, from Gmail to Google Photos, and their associated mobile apps.

With 15GB of storage included for free , this won’t let you save too many 1080p or higher-quality videos. For that, you’ll need to think about paying for extra, with Google Drive pricing ranging from $19.99 per year for 100GB of extra storage up to $99.99 per year for 2TB.

A paid subscription will unlock the ability to share your larger storage limit with family members, making Google Drive a good option for collaborating on a large family album with your most precious memories.

Lack of Privacy

Unlike Sync.com, Google doesn’t have a stellar reputation for privacy. Previous incidents where Google has tampered with files, terminating the accounts of any users it disapproves of, could be concerning.

The service isn’t perfect. However, it’s also one of the easiest cloud services you could choose to use, with a good user interface and cheap pricing (it’s one of the cheapest cloud storage ).

5. IDrive – Best Online Backup for Pictures and Videos Storage

More details about IDrive:

• Pricing : 10GB free, $69.66 per year for 5TB
• Website : idrive.com
• No limits on file size
• Stream video directly from storage
• Supports NAS devices

Although it’s technically an online backup provider rather than a cloud storage service, IDrive deserves the middle spot on this list due to some features that make it excellent for video storage. First is its support for NAS drives, which means it’s a top-notch choice for content creators who use such a system to store their footage locally before backing it up to the cloud.

Like the other entries on this list, there’s no limit on file size (as long as you use the IDrive desktop client), and its support for block-level sync means that you can make a minor edit to a file and reupload it quickly.

IDrive is also a great cloud storage for photos and videos because you can also stream video files directly from storage. You don’t have to download the whole file just to watch it.

Online Backup With Sync and Share

Although IDrive might feel a little out of place on this list, it comes with fully fledged sync and share features that makes it a lot more comparable to traditional cloud storage than most other online backup providers.

It’s not all good news though, as IDrive doesn’t have a monthly plan, meaning you’re forced to subscribe for a full year if you want to use the service to store your videos in the cloud. 

Fortunately, IDrive is also very affordable, with plans that come with 5TB or 10TB of storage for just $69.66 and $104.65 per year, respectively. If you want the full scoop on the service, make sure to check out our complete IDrive review for all the details. There’s also a free plan that offers 10GB so you can test it for yourself.

6. MEGA – Free Video Storage Online

More details about MEGA:

• Pricing : 20GB free, 2TB of storage $10.86 per month (one-month plan)
• Website : mega.io
• Lots of free storage
• File previews
• No collaboration tools
• Poor user experience

MEGA is a frequent mention on our cloud storage short lists because of an impressively generous free plan that offers 20GB of storage space without any payments required. It styles itself as “the privacy company” and, as our MEGA review explains , this isn’t an unfair assessment, even with the controversy surrounding Kim Dotcom, the founder of MEGA.

Although he’s no longer involved in MEGA’s operations, Dotcom’s determination to build an encryption haven for data — free from government interference — remains.

MEGA Free Storage vs Paid Plans

Impressive as the name is, what’s more eye-catching is the amount of online storage that MEGA offers. With 20GB free , it’s significantly more generous than the free plans offered by some of its competitors. Plus, you can add even more storage to your account by referring new users and installing the desktop and mobile apps. However, this extra storage will expire after 365 days.

MEGA’s plans go from 2TB to a whopping 8TB of storage, for between $11 and $33 per month. There are some transfer limits (from 1TB to 16TB), which could impact you if you’re thinking of accessing your collection a lot.

It isn’t as cheap as our top option, pCloud, but it does offer more storage, with a maximum 8TB versus pCloud’s maximum of 2TB. It isn’t just about the storage, though, as you’ll gain access to a number of premium features, including a secure chat facility and file versioning for regular file updates.

7. Dropbox – User-Friendly Video Storage Solution

More details about Dropbox:

• Pricing : 2TB of storage for $11.99 per month or $119.88 per year
• Website : dropbox.com
• Block level sync
• Collaboration tools
• Somewhat expensive
• Poor privacy

Although it isn’t the best cloud storage for streaming video, Dropbox’s built-in media player and reasonably cheap storage plans make it a potential option for those who are looking for a simple, easy-to-use online provider for their video collection, as our Dropbox review explores.

We emphasize “cheap” because, although Dropbox does offer a free plan , you’re limited to 2GB. This is tiny for any potential video collection, meaning you’ll need to pay out if you’re thinking about using Dropbox, or you’ll need to hit the referrals hard, with 500MB added for each signup you obtain.

Its features are limited, too. You can share files, but you can’t password-protect them or add expiry dates to any public links for files that you create. It’s a fast provider, though, with block-level file syncing to speed up the process. Dropbox also allows you to play your video files straight from the browser, without requiring a third-party app.

OG Cloud Storage, Lacking an Edge

Although it’s still quite cheap, unfortunately Dropbox isn’t the most competitive provider. A look at Dropbox vs Google Drive shows that, for the same 2TB of storage, you’ll pay a good chunk more with Dropbox ($119.88 vs $99.99 per year).

Dropbox does offer a cheaper plan, with 1TB of storage offered at $99 per year (or $9.99 per month on the monthly plan). Dropbox also comes with simple, install-and-forget apps for Android, iOS, macOS and Windows. 

As the father of modern cloud providers, Dropbox has a lot of positives, but that hasn’t always been the case. Previous data breaches and a lack of zero-knowledge encryption could be off-putting for the privacy-focused, especially for sensitive videos, and it’s one of the reasons it lost in our pCloud vs Dropbox battle. Read our Dropbox vs Google Drive vs OneDrive piece to see how it compares to other cloud storage providers.

8. Box – Best Cloud Storage for Video Editing

More details about Box:

• Pricing : 100GB of storage for $7 per month or $60 per year
• Website : box.com 
• Great app integrations
• Excellent security
• Possibility of unlimited storage
• 5GB file size limit
• Zero-knowledge encryption costs extra

Box probably wouldn’t be the first cloud drive you’d think of to host your video collection. To start, as our Box review explains, Box is primarily an enterprise storage solution that focuses more on its productivity apps than on video storage.

That said, with unlimited storage plans available, Box could well be one of the best cloud storage for filmmakers and video editors. It’s become one of the best EFSS services, with private file encryption and integration with both major office suites: Microsoft Office and Google Docs.

Box looks a lot like Dropbox, especially its web client, with a similar user experience to boot. File syncing makes it easy to share video files between all of your devices, including your mobile devices.

As it offers business plans, Box guarantees the maximum possible security for your files, with AES 256-bit encryption and regularly scheduled penetration testing to limit the chance of a damaging data breach. 

Basic vs Unlimited 

For 100GB of storage on the basic Starter plan , Box is more expensive than options like Google Drive, which charges $19.99 per year for the same amount of storage. Unlimited storage with Box starts at $20 per month or $180 per year.

The one downside, especially if you’re looking to store large video files, is the file size limit. Box has a file size limit of 5GB, which is quite poor, especially compared to some of the other providers on this list.

Many of the features Box offers are focused on business customers, which is why it isn’t a great cloud storage for personal use. However, its strong security, the potential for unlimited storage and its public file password protection and expiration dates could make this a left-field storage option for your video collection.

Final Thoughts

Eight online storage providers later, we’re hoping you’ve come to a decision and picked a storage plan that’s best for your video collection. If you still aren’t sure, almost all of the providers listed here offer a free plan to tempt you, including our top recommendation, pCloud .

If pCloud isn’t the best cloud storage for video for you, then top-quality alternatives such as Sync.com, Icedrive or Google Drive could be the solution. If you want a tool with the ability to create screen recordings, Jumpshare is a great option. Each service has its own pros and cons, but you may need to look at the individual reviews for each provider before you make a final decision.

If you’ve used any of the services on this list, or if you’re keen to expand on or disagree with what we’ve said, please leave us a comment below this article. Thanks for reading.

FAQ: Video Cloud Storage

pCloud is our top pick as the best video cloud storage, thanks to its amazing video player, but you should also consider Sync.com if your top priority is security.

Although you can certainly use pCloud for storing large video files, thanks to its affordable plans, Sync.com is our top pick for the best cloud storage for large files as it doesn’t place any limits on file size or bandwidth.

Sync.com is our favorite cloud storage for home use, but this can change depending on your situation. For example, if you’re looking for the best cloud storage for families , you can’t go wrong with Microsoft OneDrive (read our full OneDrive review ).

I have been using Box, however, videos cannot be streamed – you have to download them. That sucks!

Amazon will no longer let you store your video files. Photos only.

Best cloud storage for videos playback is mega cloud. Bigginers may have confuse their console but within one day you will like mega. Upload/download is much better than sync.com/Google drive/pcloud/ice drive/dropbox or any other cloud storages. I have tested all above mentioned cloud storages including degoo (little fast but not trusted,one of the fraud cloud storage, refer their user reviews on google playstore) or zoolz.

You say the best in the security area is Sync.com, and that’s the option I would use because security and privacy is my main concern when it comes to Internet and data. I also like the price and what it offers, so I think that’s the best option. Good top! Very interesting

Hi I need to transfer 10TB 4K DPX files to film editors. I am not familiar with large transfer or storage. I used to send up to 2GB videos by wetransfer which was quite easy and hassle free but I don’t know how to send 10TB 4K DPX files to the film editors in uncompressed form to avoid frame losses or pixels or quality loss. Please help

we create and market free and fee-based courses and self-paced tutorials, etc., to a niche market. what service would you recommend we choose for the best customer video hosting/ streaming experience at the best price? our videos are rendered to 1080p and range in size from about 1.4MB to 300 GB…any help and guidance will be very much appreciated. Thanks!

What about that new Treasure Cloud? It sounds really safe, no?

2024 comment. I see where you get the Box Unlimited Storage starts at $180/year figure from their website, but I also see that is their Business plan for one user. They require a minimum of 3 users for the plan. So it’s more like $540/yr for unlimited storage.

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