Graduate courses are offered in diverse areas of mathematics, statistics, and optimization, helping students to acquire the foundation needed to embark on research leading to a PhD dissertation.
The department is known for its small class sizes, supportive atmosphere and accessibility of faculty. At the same time, the faculty are engaged in vigorous research programs.
The department sponsors numerous colloquia, and supports several visiting scholars.
State-of-the-art computing facilities are also available for the use of our students which have access to the high performance computing facility of SHARCNET area network.
Faculty Research Interests - Mathematics
Optimization
Semidefinite programming
Distance geometry
Operational research
Functional analysis
Abstract harmonic analysis
Operator algebras
Functional equations
Number theory
Representation theory
Homological algebra
Category O
Combinational aspects of representation theory.
Faculty Research Interests - Statistics
Biostatistics
Sequential analysis
Finite mixture models
Survival analysis
Health outcomes
Statistical inference
Stochastic processes
Asymptotic theory
Queuing theory
Applied probability
Operational research.
Enrollment Cycles
January 2024
May 2024
September 2024
Entry Requirements
Program Specific Admission Requirements
Deadline for Fall: April 1
In order to be considered for financial assistance from the department or from the Faculty of Gradate Studies, all domestic and international students are advised to submit their completed application package online by April 1st.
Domestic candidates may submit applications beyond the April 1 deadline, however there is no guarantee they will be reviewed in time for funding considerations.
Note: Department will only review applications that are complete. Documents such as transcripts, English test scores and letters of recommendations must be submitted before an application can be reviewed.
4 Year honours degree in a related field
Minimum TOEFL: IBT-83
Minimum IELTS: 6.5
Minimum Pearson: 65
Additional Requirements
Applicants must submit both undergraduate and Master's degree transcripts.
Applicants are required to complete a Research Interest Statement Form available from the Mathematics and Statistics webpage
A list of courses taken in mathematics or statistics - do not include syllabus
