Vancouver,
BC,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Mathematics in Vancouver Canada | The University of British Columbia
The University of British Columbia
|
Vancouver Canada
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
9,690
(c. USD6,954.96)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Mathematicians employ both theoretical and computational approaches to address diverse challenges, spanning from highly abstract concepts to practical applications. At UBC, graduate mathematics students explore various fields within pure and applied mathematics. The PhD program prepares students to function as professional research mathematicians, emphasizing in-depth mathematical investigation culminating in a doctoral thesis. Participants also enhance their abilities in presenting and teaching mathematical concepts and their real-world implementations.
UBC boasts one of Canada's largest and most dynamic mathematics departments. Faculty members consistently receive national and international recognition for their research and teaching excellence. Our graduate student community is active and collaborative, playing vital roles in numerous research teams. These groups organize regular seminars and events that foster ongoing engagement among students, postdoctoral researchers, visiting scholars, and faculty members.
UBC serves as the home base for the Pacific Institute of Mathematical Sciences (PIMS), which organizes numerous mathematical gatherings including conferences and summer programs, significantly enhancing UBC's quantitative sciences landscape. Mathematics students frequently participate in activities at the nearby Banff International Research Station for Mathematical Innovation and Discovery. Additionally, our Institute for Applied Mathematics offers interdisciplinary opportunities for PhD candidates interested in applied and computational mathematics.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Applicants for the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) must have completed one of the following requirements prior to admission: a master's degree (or equivalent) from an approved institution, with clear evidence of research ability or potential and a minimum overall average in the B+ grade range (76-79% at UBC) in all graduate courses; a bachelor's degree, with one year of study in a master's program with 12 credits of first-class average, of which, normally, 9 credits must be at the 500 level or above and at least 9 credits must be of first-class standing, and clear evidence of research ability or potential. Transfer directly into a doctoral program is normally accomplished after the first year of study and will not be permitted after the completion of the second year in a master's program; or in exceptional cases, applicants who hold an honours bachelor's degree with an overall average in the A grade range and who demonstrate advanced research ability may be granted direct admission to a doctoral degree program on recommendation of the admitting graduate program and approval of the Dean of the College of Graduate Studies.
English Language Proficiency Requirement
TOEFL (IBT) OVERALL SCORE REQUIREMENT
100
ibT Reading 22
ibT Writing 21
ibT Listening 22
ibT Speaking 21
IELTS OVERALL SCORE REQUIREMENT
7.0
IELTS Reading 6.5
IELTS Writing 6.5
IELTS Listening 6.5
IELTS Speaking 6.5
Tuition
CAD
9,690