Overview

The Mathematics and Statistics MSc/MA programs at York University are dedicated to further exploration of mathematics and statistics, and to the practical application of these methods. Alumni go on to further graduate studies (PhD level) or highly successful industry careers. Students interested in finance may wish to combine the MA degree with the Financial Engineering diploma.

Learning outcomes

The MA program is available both as a full-time or part-time degree. Most full-time students typically complete the program within three academic terms (one year).

The MA may be completed via one of three different paths:

MA by Coursework: eight half-courses (24 credits)

MA by Survey Paper: six half-courses (18 credits) plus supervised survey paper

MA by Thesis: four half-courses (12 credits) plus supervised MA thesis

All students must also complete a pass/fail seminar course. Students choose one of five different specializations (streams) for their coursework:

Applied Mathematics
Applied Statistics
Theoretical Statistics
Probability
Pure Mathematics

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Applied Algebra

Functional Analysis

Measure Theory

Harmonic Analysis

General Topology

Algebraic Topology

Probability Theory

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 30 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

60

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79

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Toronto, Canada

Disciplines

Mathematics Statistics View 50 other Masters in Mathematics in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

B

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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60

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79

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Other requirements

General requirements

Statement of interest

Resumé or CV

(MA) 2 recommendation(s)

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Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

12550 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6275 CAD per semester during 30 months.
National

2870 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1435 CAD per semester during 30 months.

National Part-time:$717.75
International Part-time:$3,137.50

Living costs for Toronto

1502 - 2563 CAD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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