Overview
Features
- Our students at University of Waterloo explore topics such as Actuarial Science, Biostatistics, Data Science, Quantitative Finance, Statistics, & Statistics-Computing.
Programme Structure
Courses include:- Computational Statistics
- Finance
- Industrial Statistics
- Probability
- Statistical Theory and Methods
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
Delivered
Disciplines
Statistics View 22 other PhDs in Statistics in CanadaWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Student insurance
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- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Resume
- Supplementary information form (SIF)
- Transcript(s)
- References
- Proof of English language proficiency, if applicable
- A Master's degree in statistics, actuarial science, or mathematics, completed or expected. Note: graduates of other quantitative and mathematically oriented programs are also encouraged to apply; this includes, but is not restricted to, graduates of commerce, economics, engineering, finance, and any of the physical sciences. The department graduate committee will determine the suitability of each student’s background for success in this program.*
- Students with an undergraduate degree in statistics, actuarial science, or mathematics may apply for admission directly to the PhD program. Successful applicants will have an outstanding academic record, and very strong letters of recommendation.*
- At least an overall 78% average from a Canadian university (or its equivalent)
- An interview may be required
Tuition Fee
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International
14792 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7396 CAD per semester during 48 months. -
National
4508 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2254 CAD per semester during 48 months.
Living costs for Waterloo
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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