Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Mathematics and Statistics 48 months PHD Programme By McGill University |TopUniversities
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Programme Duration

48 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

9,119 CADTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

15 Jul, 2025Application Deadline

Programme overview

Main Subject

Mathematics

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Mathematics and Statistics offered by the Department of Mathematics and Statistics in the Faculty of Science is a research-intensive program that emphasizes specialized and challenging learning opportunities. The program's objective is to equip students with skills in resourceful thinking, problem-solving, and information synthesis to pursue professional opportunities in academia or industry.

Unique Program Features
  • Students admitted to the program receive funding and benefit from access to a state-of-the-art computer network available for research and educational purposes;
  • Students have access to a Statistical Consulting Service which provides statistical advice;
  • Faculty members are leading researchers in various areas including Algebra, Algebraic Geometry, Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Category Theory, Combinatorics, Differential Geometry, Differential Equations, Discrete Mathematics, Mathematical Physics, Number Theory, Probability, and Statistics.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Mathematics

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Mathematics and Statistics offered by the Department of Mathematics and Statistics in the Faculty of Science is a research-intensive program that emphasizes specialized and challenging learning opportunities. The program's objective is to equip students with skills in resourceful thinking, problem-solving, and information synthesis to pursue professional opportunities in academia or industry.

Unique Program Features
  • Students admitted to the program receive funding and benefit from access to a state-of-the-art computer network available for research and educational purposes;
  • Students have access to a Statistical Consulting Service which provides statistical advice;
  • Faculty members are leading researchers in various areas including Algebra, Algebraic Geometry, Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Category Theory, Combinatorics, Differential Geometry, Differential Equations, Discrete Mathematics, Mathematical Physics, Number Theory, Probability, and Statistics.

Admission Requirements

86+
6.5+
3+
Additional Requirements
The items and clarifications below are additional requirements set by this department: • Personal Statement – In the personal statement, the applicants should clearly explain their choice of preferred research group(s) and preferred area(s) of research, as well as providing relevant information that will not be reflected on their transcripts • Research Proposal (optional) – If applicants have a specific research problem of interest that they want to pursue, they may discuss the details in the research proposal • Applicants in pure and applied mathematics should provide a GRE score report, if available • For more details, please consult mcgill.ca/mathstat/postgraduate/prospective-students/admissions.

15 Jul 2025
4 Years
Jan
Sep

Domestic
1,483 CAD
International
9,119 CAD

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