Struggling to find a supervisor/funding for Concordia MCompSc ,looking for advice
Hi everyone,
I’m applying to Concordia’s thesis-based Master of Computer Science (MCompSc) for Fall 2027 as an international student. My main interests are AI, machine learning, and NLP.
My biggest difficulty right now is finding a professor who would be willing to supervise and fund/sponsor my research. I’ve contacted several professors whose research aligns with my background, but unfortunately I haven’t received any responses so far.
Since funding is very important for me to be able to pursue the degree, I’m not sure what the best next step is.
For current/former Concordia graduate students:
How did you find a professor willing to supervise and fund you?
Is funding normally discussed directly with the professor?
Is it common not to receive replies from professors?
Is there a better way to approach potential supervisors than cold emailing?
Is there someone at Concordia I should contact about finding a funded supervisor?
Can you receive an admission offer first and secure a funded supervisor afterward?
I’d especially appreciate hearing from international students who went through this process or anyone doing a thesis in AI/ML/NLP at Concordia.
Any advice or experience would really help. Thank you!