PhD Mathematics at University of Victoria

Programme overview

The PhD in Mathematics is a research doctorate offered by the Department of Mathematics and Statistics. Students pass a multi-part candidacy examination within the first two years and write a dissertation of original, publishable research defended in a final oral examination. Students are admitted as provisional candidates until the candidacy examination is passed.

Faculty: Faculty of Graduate Studies | Department: Department of Mathematics and Statistics | Duration: Three to four years | Intake: September or January | Location: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

What you will study

Students complete a Candidacy Examination (MATH 693), a Dissertation (MATH 699, 21 units, or 30 units without a master's degree) and graduate coursework of 6 units for students with a master's degree or 8 courses for students without one, with at most one seminar course.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Department of Mathematics and Statistics graduate programs (PhD): normally a master's degree in Mathematics or Statistics and excellent research potential, shown by the quality of the master's thesis or letters of recommendation. In exceptional cases students showing outstanding promise may enter the PhD directly with a bachelor's degree. Applicants whose first language is not English need a TOEFL of 233 (computer-based) or an overall iBT score of 90 with each section at least 20. International applicants are strongly encouraged to submit GRE General Test and Mathematics Subject Test scores. Application deadlines: September entry May 31, January entry September 30 (January 31 and May 31 respectively to be considered for funding).

Requirements published at program group level.

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.

Many graduate programs have three entry points: September, January and May; entry points and deadlines are listed on each program overview page.

The application fee is $145.25 if all documents originate within Canada and $187.00 if any originate outside Canada, payable online by credit card.

Apply through the official page: https://www.uvic.ca/graduate/

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