PhD Mathematics and Statistics at University of New Brunswick

Programme overview

UNB’s Mathematics and Statistics department offers top percentile research programs, plus the chance to study advanced topics with internationally-recognized faculty. It all adds up to a positive university experience, equating to happier students and better job prospects. We generally have around 30 graduate students in a variety of research areas and we host several post-doctoral researchers.

Faculty: School of Graduate Studies | Duration: 4-5 years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall, Winter, Summer | Location: Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada

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Application information

Entry requirements

Prior to applying, applicants must contact faculty to secure research supervision. Pure or Applied Mathematics masters applicants should hold an undergraduate degree in mathematics or a related field with first or second class honours. Statistics Masters applicants should hold an undergraduate degree in mathematics, statistics or a related field with first or second class honours. PhD candidates should hold a Masters from a recognized university.

Domestic applicants: CAD 8,736 a year (2026-27). Full-time research-based tuition for three terms (Fall, Winter, Summer; 2026-27, effective 1 September 2026) from UNB's Masters/PhD Science (Fredericton) fee sheet; 'Masters/PhD' sheets apply to both degree levels. Excludes mandatory fees, GSA fees, healt Source

International applicants: CAD 16,098 a year (2026-27). Full-time research-based tuition for three terms (Fall, Winter, Summer; 2026-27, effective 1 September 2026) from UNB's Masters/PhD Science (Fredericton) fee sheet; 'Masters/PhD' sheets apply to both degree levels. Excludes mandatory fees, GSA fees, healt Source

Most graduate students commence their programs in September, but many graduate programs also accept students in January and May.

Graduate applications are submitted online and may be submitted at any time, with deadlines set by each program; the application fee is $65 CAD for domestic and $125 CAD for international applicants (non-refundable).

Apply through the official page: https://www.unb.ca/gradstudies/admissions/

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