Overview

Candidates pursue a research-intensive program supported by world-class research faculty leading to a substantial contribution to mathematical knowledge.

Features

Students in the Mathematics program at Simon Fraser University are trained in scientific communication skills and are qualified to work in industry, academia and government.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Preliminary Examination;

PhD Comprehensive Examination;

PhD Thesis Proposal;

Mathematics.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-06 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

IELTS

7

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PTE Academic

65

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TOEFL^® IBT

93

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Burnaby, Canada

Disciplines

Mathematics View 32 other PhDs in Mathematics in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

7

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PTE Academic

65

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TOEFL^® IBT

93

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must satisfy the University admission requirements as stated in Graduate General Regulations 1.3 in the SFU Calendar. Normally, candidates should have a master of science (MSc) degree in mathematics or a related discipline to enter the program.

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Tuition Fee

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International

4132 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2066 CAD per semester during 48 months.
National

4132 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2066 CAD per semester during 48 months.

Living costs for Burnaby

1600 - 2700 CAD /month

Living costs

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