About Master’s Program,
The Department of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences offers graduate programs leading to the degree of Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy in a number of fields in the general areas of pure mathematics, applied mathematics, mathematical finance, mathematical physics, statistics, biostatistics, and statistical machine learning.
Master’s Program Degree Eligibility with GPA,
- A 4-year undergraduate degree(preferably with honours, and in mathematics or statistics or a closely related area), or its academic equivalent from a recognized university.
- A grade point average (GPA) of 3.3 in the last two years (*60) of relevant undergraduate work (or graduate work) at the University of Alberta, or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
- There are also several documents that must be paired with your application. Visit the How to Apply pagefor more information.
Master’s Funding Coverage,
The Department is committed to providing graduate students in a thesis-based program with adequate funding by a mixture of teaching and research assistantships, as well as scholarships and awards.
Course based students will normally not receive any financial support during their program.
Most of our students in a thesis-based MSc or a PhD program receive a Funding Guarantee from the Department. The details and conditions of this funding commitment are in the Departmental Offer Letter, attached documents and the Regulation and Guidelines. They may vary in individual cases.
The Departmental Offer Letter will specifically mention whether a Funding Guarantee applies, and to what extent.
The Department will ensure that students receive a minimum amount per year from all, including external, sources related to the student’s graduate program at the Department.
Some students do not receive a Funding Guarantee, for example, international students sponsored by their home country.
Domestic MSc students with a Funding Guarantee can expect funding of at least $27,704 per year for up to two years.
Application Requirement,
- Curriculum Vitae Form(PDF, 56kb)
- Resume
- Personal Statement:
- one to two pages outlining your background, your interest in math or stat sciences, and your future plans
- English Language Proficiency Examination Results
- 3 Reference Letters:
- You will need to supply the names and institutional email addresses of your referees in the online application.
- School Documents:
- You will be required to scan and upload each page (front and back) of your most up-to-date official academic documents from all post secondary institutions attended (including incomplete studies and exchange and/or transfer credit courses).
- These documents must be uploaded in PDF format.
- Transcripts or Marksheet in Original Language (or English Translation)
- Degree Certificate in Original Language (or English Translation)
- Provide the original language and the English translation for both your Degree Certificate and Graduation Certificate from all post-secondary institutions in China.
Application Deadline,
Jan 15, 2025
Application Fee,
Payment of the $135 CAD application fee is required before your application is officially submitted.
