Mathematics and Statistics (Course) - Master [1 Years]
$11,313 /Yr On-campus full_time

Master of Science [M.S] Math and Statistics

  • University of Calgary offers  MSc in Math and Statistics with a duration of 1-2 years.
  • The program is offered on a full-time basis and delivered on-campus.
  • This program is course-based. 
  • It consists of eight courses and two graduate seminars.
  • This course-based degree allows students to build on their undergraduate training to develop advanced skills under the guidance of award-winning, research-active faculty.
  • Students may study pure mathematics such as combinatorics, discrete mathematics, geometry, logic, number theory and cryptography, analysis, mathematical physics, probability, and statistics. 
  • Mathematics topics may include
    • Measure and Integration
    • Analysis
    • Algebraic Geometry
    • Number theory
    • Scientific modeling and more.
  • Statistics topics may include
    • Probability
    • Estimation
    • Hypothesis testing and more.
  • In addition to required courses, students register in a research seminar in either actuarial science, mathematics, or statistics (depending on the student's specialization).
  • The University of Calgary ranked 6th by Research Infosource in 2018 and Top 5 for research performance in Canada.
  • The Faculty of the department have received global recognition by winning awards like federal awards, Provincial awards, Indigenous awards, etc.
  • The average salary after this program goes to 87,877 USD.

Tution & Application Fees

Year Year 1
Tuition Fees $6182
Health Insurance $248
Books and supply $225
Compulsory Fees $597
Miscellaneous expenses $4062
Total Fees $11313

Examinations

Exam Type Exam Name Score Out of Score Exam Level
IELTS International English Language Testing System 6.5 9 3
TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language 86 120 3
PTE Pearson Test of English 59 90 3
Duolingo Duolingo 110 160 1

Academic Eligibility:

  • Bachelor's degree (4-years) from a recognized institution or an equivalent degree from the university.
  • Bachelor’s degree, or its equivalent, in the subject of the specialization to which the application is made, or a closely related area.
  • GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 point system, over the past two years of full-time study (10 full-course equivalents or 60 units) of an undergraduate degree.

Work Experience Eligibility:

  • Students may also be considered who have good research work.
  • For the thesis-based Master's program, admission is offered based on publications, participation in research projects, and academic awards.
  • It typically takes two years to complete, with a maximum of four years.

Indian Student Eligibility:

Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:

  • Completed a 4-year Bachelor’s degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution
  • Or,  completed a 3-year Bachelor's Degree must hold a Master's Degree.
  • Or, have a CGPA of 8/10 (or 7.5/10 for IITs only).

Submission of GRE scores is compulsory for this program, and it is recommended to submit the scores (minimum 300) for better a chance of admission.

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.