Overview

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The Department of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences at University of Alberta offers graduate programs leading to the degree of Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Finance, Mathematical Physics, Statistics, Biostatistics, Data Science, Statistical Machine Learning, and Modelling, Data, and Predictions.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

The program is designed to be completed within four years.

The maximum time to complete the PhD program as set by the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research is six years.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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68

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Edmonton, Canada

Disciplines

Mathematics Statistics View 22 other PhDs in Statistics in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.3

English requirements

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140

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100

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68

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Curriculum Vitae

A brief (two pages maximum) Personal Statement

Three letters of reference

Publications (up to a maximum of three) may be submitted but are not required

GRE scores (General and Mathematics) may be submitted but are not required.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

10518 CAD / year

≈ 10518 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

4923 CAD / year

≈ 4923 CAD / year

Living costs

Edmonton

Canada

1201 - 1992 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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