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PhD of Mathematics

Memorial University of Newfoundland

  • St. John's, Canada
  • 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • PhD

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About the program

A 4-year doctoral programme in Mathematics at Memorial University.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Learners studying Mathematics can develop the ability to apply core scientific or quantitative methods
  • Interpret evidence
  • Test hypotheses and present results with appropriate limitations
  • And conduct and communicate an original research project where this is a research doctorate. These are indicative learning goals
  • Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

  • Research Assistant
  • Quantitative Analyst
  • Technical Analyst

Curriculum

  • Graduate courses
  • A two-part comprehensive examination
  • An original research thesis and a final oral defence
  • One description covers both mathematics and statistics.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Master's degree (or in exceptional cases a bachelor's plus 12 months in a master's) with high standing in a relevant field
  • Supervisor commitment required in many programmes
  • Statement of interest
  • Two references and CV
  • English proficiency evidence. Grade guidance from source: Master's degree with a high academic standing (programme specific)
  • Supervisor commitment required in many programmes.

Accepted academic background

Master's degree (or in exceptional cases a bachelor's with at least 12 months in a master's programme) in a relevant field, Commitment from a supervisor.

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 80
  • Duolingo 115
  • PTE Academic 58

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • English Language Test Results (if applicable)
  • Personal Statement
  • Curriculum Vitae.

How to apply

  1. Check the programme requirements and deadline. Apply online through the institution's official application portal
  2. Choose degree
  3. Route and semester
  4. pay the 120 CAD international application fee by Visa or Mastercard. Write the statement of interest and
  5. For research routes
  6. Name up to two possible supervisors. Upload transcripts
  7. Degree confirmation
  8. Two reference letters
  9. A CV and proof of English proficiency (TOEFL iBT 80
  10. IELTS 6.5 or Duolingo 115 unless exempt). Add any programme-specific items
  11. Submit before the deadline.

Other costs

Tuition per year$6,483, $4,497 CAD
Application fee$120 CAD
Deposit$1,500 CAD

Program details

CampusSt. John's
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Science
DepartmentMathematics and Statistics
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value120
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay3 years
Scholarship noteGraduate funding and scholarship eligibility vary by research programme and student status, 2027 award decisions remain programme-specific.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    15 Jan 2027

    63 days left

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Graduate funding and scholarship eligibility vary by research programme and student status, 2027 award decisions remain programme-specific.

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.