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postgraduate

Degree

Master of Science in Mathematics (Thesis-Based)

postgraduate

Degree

Master of Science in Mathematics (Thesis-Based)

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2023)

    $6,198 CAD

  • Application fee

    $125 CAD

  • Duration

    2 years

  • PGWP

    3 years

  • Min GPA

    3 out of 4.33

Highlights
Thesis

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Options
Project

These items are optional and you can choose them as you wish after applying for the course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-September 31-January-2024 2024-01-31

Overview

Master of Science in Mathematics

The Master of Science (MSc) in Mathematics at SFU initiates students into the exciting world of mathematical exploration and research

Students take courses in advanced topics and work with world-class research faculty to create original mathematics.

Graduates of the program are qualified for work in industry, academia, and government.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$15,934

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $6,924
Accommodation 1 bed room $9,736
Tuition 1 person $6,198

Hourly wage

Min wage

16.75 CAD / 1 hour

in Canada every student can work 20 hour per week

Required documents

  • Official transcripts
  • Letters of References
  • English Language Proficiency test scores
  • Research Statement
  • GRE General Test Results & GRE Mathematics Subject Test Results (Optional)
  • CV
  • Passport

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

7
6.5
listening
6.5
writing
6.5
speaking
6.5
reading

TOEFL

93
20
listening
20
writing
20
speaking
20
reading

PTE

65
60
listening
60
writing
60
speaking
60
reading

Cambridge

193
-
listening
-
writing
-
speaking
-
reading

Academic background and requirement

If you are applying to the MSc program, you should have completed a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum CGPA of 3.0 or equivalent.

Optional: any GRE General Test Results & GRE Mathematics Subject Test Results
These are recommended but not mandatory. The Graduate Record Examinations provide standardized tests of skills relevant to graduate students. These allow us to better evaluate your application.

 

Iran

Required Credential or Degree

Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university

Minimum Overall Academic Standing

16 on a 20-point scale

 

China

Required Credential or Degree

A four-year Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.

Minimum Overall Academic Standing

3 on a 4-point scale (B, 75%);
4 on a 5-point scale (B, 80%)

 

India

Required Credential or Degree

M.A., M.B.B.S., M.Comm., M.Sc., or a Master's degree in a non–engineering field or Honours B.Eng., B.Sc.(Eng.), B.Tech., B.A.Sc., B.Arch. B.Pharm

3-year degrees are an acceptable basis for admission if:

  • The applicant’s overall standing in degree is 1st Class/Division, AND
  • The awarding institutions have been accredited by India’s National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with a grade of A or better http://www.naac.gov.in/ OR
  • The awarding institution is designated an Institution of National Importance, such as the Indian Institute of Technology.

Minimum Overall Academic Standing

First Class; 8 on a 10-point scale

Career opportunities

  • Algorithm Designer
  • Budget Analyst
  • Commercial Risk Methodologist
  • Cost Estimator
  • Data Miner
  • Employee Benefits Consultant
  • Environmental Mathematician
  • Finance Associate
  • Financial Planner
  • Information Specialist
  • Instructor
  • Internal/External Auditor
  • Inventory Strategist
  • Loans Officer
  • Mathematician
  • Mathematical Statistician
  • Mathematics Editor
  • Numerical Analyst
  • Operations Analyst
  • Purchasing Agent
  • Quality Assurance Analyst
  • Researcher
  • Risk Analyst
  • Scientist
  • Securities Broker
  • Systems Analyst
  • Teacher
  • Underwriter

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