Related FAQs
- How do I apply?
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Please visit our online application. https://graduate.carleton.ca/apply-online/. You will get all the information you require to submit and completed application including: application deadlines and required documents.
- Am I eligible to apply?
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Please review our program requirements on our website https://carleton.ca/math/grad-programs-admission/ Due to a large amount of applicants, we do not provide pre assessments. Applications will be reviewed after the deadline and only if all documents have been submitted.
- Am I eligible to apply?
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Please review our program requirements on our website https://carleton.ca/math/grad-programs-admission/ Due to a large amount of applicants, we do not provide preassessments. Applications will be reviewed after the deadline and only if all documents have been submitted.
- What if I have a 3 year degree?
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In this case, admission is contingent on the mathematics and statistics courses that you have taken. You need at least seven half-credit courses equivalent to third-year or fourth-year honours mathematics or statistics courses in one of our Honours BMath programs.
Otherwise, applicants holding a general (three-year) degree with an overall GPA of at least B+ may be admitted to the Master’s program with 2.5 years duration and the requirement that certain undergraduate courses be completed during the first year with grades of at least B+. Details are outlined in the General Regulations section of this Calendar.
- What funding is available For Domestic and PhD students?
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There are three types of funding: teaching assistantships (TAs), research assistantships (RAs), and scholarships. TAs and scholarships are offered to students with excellent academic background. TAs are about $11,006.00 per year. Scholarships have various amounts and durations. The number of TAs and scholarships are awarded depend on the number of applicants and availability of funds. If you apply for a program with a thesis or research project component, you may be offered an RA from your supervisor. RA amounts vary.
For MSc International students funding is limited, you should be prepared to finance yourself.
- When will we have a decision on our application?
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Reviewing files does not commence until after the deadline date. It can take 6-8 weeks to get a decision. If your application was incomplete by the deadline date decisions will take longer.
- What documents are required for our application?
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Transcripts, 2 Reference Letters, Statement of Intent, CV/Resume, Language Score (international applicants) English-language proficiency test scores must be taken within the last two years of receipt of your application and can be verified with the testing agency. If you have completed an undergraduate or graduate degree within the past three years in any country in which the primary language is English, where the language of instruction in the relevant educational institution was English, and the language of instruction in your most recently completed undergraduate or graduate degree was English, you must complete
- Do we need to find a supervisor before we apply
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No, you do not need to find a supervisor prior to applying. However we welcome you to reach out to our faculty and introduce yourself and your interests. https://carleton.ca/math/our-people/faculty-members/
- Do you offer a co-op or internship?
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https://carleton.ca/math/current-students/current-grad/internships/