Applied and Computational Mathematics (PhD) at Simon Fraser University

Programme overview

The doctor of philosophy (PhD) in applied and computational mathematics is a program intended for those who wish to develop advanced independent research skills. Candidates pursue a research-intensive program leading to a substantial contribution to knowledge in a particular area of applied or computational mathematics.

Faculty: Faculty of Science | Department: Department of Mathematics | Duration: four years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

What you will study

This program consists of course work, an oral candidacy examination, and a thesis for a minimum of 26 units.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must satisfy the University admission requirements as stated in Graduate General Regulations 1.3 in the SFU Calendar. Applicants with backgrounds in areas other than mathematics (for example, a master's degree or its equivalent in a related discipline such as statistics, engineering or physics) may be considered suitably prepared for this program. Applicants are normally expected to have completed previous graduate-level course work that is equivalent to the APMA MSc breadth requirement.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Trimester system: Fall term runs September through December, Spring term January through April, Summer term May through August. Admission is specific to each programme.

The application fee is 112 CAD for applicants with Canadian transcripts and 160 CAD for applicants with international transcripts, paid online after submitting the application form. Deadlines are set by each programme.

Apply through the official page: https://www.sfu.ca/gradstudies/apply.html

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