What is the application deadline?
All Masters programmes start in the Fall. On exceptional cases two programmes, Master of Science in Mathematics/Option 1 and Master of Science in Statistics, may admit students for the Winter term. However, under no circumstancs the programmes Master of Applied Statistics (MAS) and the Master of Science in Mathematics/Option 2 (course based) will take new admission in the Winter term. Doctoral programmes may start in the Fall and Winter terms. However, if you would like to be considered for full financial support, we encorage you to apply for the Fall term since for Winter admission, traditionaly, the funding options are limited.
If you are applying for September (i.e. Fall) admission, then you should make sure that we have received all of your application materials (including transcripts, letters of appraisal, and the application fee) by January 31.
If you are applying for January (i.e. Winter) admission, then you should make sure that we have received all of your application materials (including transcripts, letters of appraisal, and the application fee) by August 31. Notice that the programmes Master of Applied Statistics (MAS) and the Master of Science in Mathematics/Option 2 (M.Sc. course based) do not take new admission in the Winter term.
These deadlines are critical if you wish to be fully considered for financial support.
Is it helpful if I describe what topics I am interested in studying?
Yes, it is extremely helpful to us when you clearly state an area of specialization. We receive many applications and by indicating what your research interests are, your application becomes much easier to match up with potential supervisors with similar interests.
Likewise, if there are particular professors who you have been in contact with, or who you might prefer to work with, it is helpful to us when you mention them in your application as well.
What forms of proof of English proficiency do you accept?
Most international students submit TOEFL scores to us, although we do accept other forms of proof of proficiency in the English language. Some of the acceptable forms of proof are:
Transcripts showing the successful completion of a baccalaureate or post-graduate degree program at a recognized University where English is the language of instruction and from which transfer of credit may be allowed by Memorial University.
A TOEFL score of at least 550 plus a Test of Written English (TWE) score of 4.0 or higher, or a TOEFL Internet-Based Test (IBT) score of at least 19 in the reading, listening and speaking sections and at least 24 in the writing section.
The Michigan Test of English Proficiency with a score of 85% or more.
The English Language Testing Service (ELTS) Test with a score in Band 7 or higher.
The Carleton Academic English Language (CAEL) Assessment with a minimum score of between 50 and 60 in each of four bands, and with at least 2 band scores of 60.
The Canadian Test of English for Scholars and Trainees (CanTEST) with a Band Level 4.5 in the listening comprehension and reading comprehension sub-tests and a score of 4 in writing.
Note that official documents are required. Photocopies are not acceptable.
Do you require GRE scores?