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Statistics: Master of Science (MSc)

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada•QS 2027 #312

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Offered by Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, Canada, Statistics: Master of Science (MSc) is a master's degree in Applied Mathematics & Statistics programme. The programme is delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 2,193 per semester (CAD 2,193 per semester for local students).

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Degree: Master's Degree

Field: Applied Mathematics & Statistics

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: CAD 2,193 / semester

International tuition: CAD 2,193 / semester

Last checked September 2026 · Source: sfu.ca ·

Program details

Overview

The MSc in Statistics at SFU is a project-based degree rather than a thesis program: students complete graduate coursework and then a supervised project in data analysis or in developing new statistical methodology. Depending on their undergraduate preparation, candidates complete a minimum of 34 to 40 units, and those entering with a solid statistics background typically finish coursework within four terms before moving into the project and its defence. Graduate electives let students specialize in areas such as biostatistics, functional data analysis, and space-time models, and the program builds in hands-on statistical consulting experience. An optional co-operative education stream lets students combine the degree with paid work terms. Graduates leave prepared for analytical roles in industry or government, or for doctoral study in statistics.

Requirements

Minimum GPA: 3.00 / 4.33

Admission Requirements: The department's own admission page states this MSc's academic bar directly: a bachelor's degree and a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0, with letters from referees attesting to the applicant's ability to undertake advanced quantitative work. The page does not quote its own IELTS/TOEFL/PTE/Duolingo figures, stating instead that the department adheres to SFU's English-language requirements and that applicants who do not meet them will not be considered; SFU's general standard therefore applies: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no section below 6.0, TOEFL iBT 90 overall with no section below 20, Duolingo English Test 125 overall with no section below 105, PTE Academic 65 overall with no section below 60, or CAEL 70 overall with no section below 60. For Fall 2026 admission the application closed 9 January 2026, with the next cycle (Fall 2027) opening in October 2026; applicants interested in actuarial-science thesis topics are directed to contact the relevant faculty member.

Application Details

Start Date: Fall

Application Deadline: Domestic applicants apply through EducationPlannerBC, with one set of dates per applicant type rather than by citizenship. Fall 2027 entry: high-school-route applications open 1 October 2026 and close 31 January 2027, while transfer applications open 1 March 2027 and close 15 April 2027 (Education and Contemporary Arts transfer applicants may apply from 1 October 2026). Spring 2027 entry runs 1 July to 15 September 2026, and Summer 2027 entry runs 1 December 2026 to 15 January 2027. Admission documents are generally due 28 February 2027 (Fall) and offers must be accepted by 1 May. International applicants use the same EducationPlannerBC dates and portal; SFU publishes no separate international deadline. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.

About Simon Fraser University

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Type: University

Control: Public

Campus setting: Urban

Founded: 1965

Students: 37,000

QS rank: #312

Programs: 476

Location: Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Statistics: Master of Science (MSc) award?

Simon Fraser University awards a Master's Degree in the field of Applied Mathematics & Statistics on completion of this programme.

How much does Statistics: Master of Science (MSc) cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 2,193 per semester (CAD 2,193 per semester for local students).

Can Statistics: Master of Science (MSc) be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Simon Fraser University.

What language is Statistics: Master of Science (MSc) taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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