Department of Statistics
and Actuarial Science
Degrees available:
- MSc
- PhD
Mail your sealed documents
to:
Graduate Admissions
Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science
Simon Fraser University
Room SSC K 10545
8888 University Drive
Burnaby, BC, Canada V5A 1S6
Graduate Admissions
Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science
Simon Fraser University
Room SSC K 10545
8888 University Drive
Burnaby, BC, Canada V5A 1S6
Application Deadline: February 1 for Fall semester start.
Fees
Note: International students in this department
pay the same graduate fees as domestic students.
Tuition
and Fees
In most programs
at Simon Fraser University, international
students pay the same fees as domestic students for graduate programs (Masters,
Doctoral, Graduate Diploma).
Most research programs cost
$1,694.90 per term or $5,084.70 per year, as of Fall 2013.
Non-degree, exchange and qualifying students, and students who take courses outside of their program requirements will pay the rate per credit hour for the courses in which they enroll (i.e. Undergraduate $170.50 for domestic, and $595.40 for international students; GRAD $255.80 or specialty fee if applicable) in addition to their regular graduate tuition, and mandatory fees payable. For courses in regular graduate programs, the graduate basic per-credit fee will apply.
Non-degree, exchange and qualifying students, and students who take courses outside of their program requirements will pay the rate per credit hour for the courses in which they enroll (i.e. Undergraduate $170.50 for domestic, and $595.40 for international students; GRAD $255.80 or specialty fee if applicable) in addition to their regular graduate tuition, and mandatory fees payable. For courses in regular graduate programs, the graduate basic per-credit fee will apply.
The following links will take
you directly to the list of Graduate Fees 2013–2014 in the SFU Calendar.
International
Student Tuition Fee Comparison Chart
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University
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Annual Tuition
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$5,000
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$14,500
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$16,000
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$12,000
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$19,000
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$23,000
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Fees above are in Canadian
dollars. This information has been provided as a guide and is subject to
change. Tuition rates can differ between countries, institutions and programs,
or due to bilateral agreements.
These figures are based on
full-time study in the least-expensive research program and fees for
professional and other programs can be significantly higher. Tuition fee
information and currency conversion rates are from 2012, and have been rounded.
Application
Process
This online application system is for use by
applicants applying to Graduate
Diplomas, Master's and Doctoral programs.
·
Applicants who wish to take one or more courses as non-degree
students should contact the department and graduate program directly.
·
Students who wish to take courses through the Western Deans Agreementshould complete the WDA form (available from their home university) and submit it first to
their home university.
(High School students and
Post-Secondary Transfer Students applying for Bachelor's degrees should go to Apply BC.
1. Using the online application system
·
In order to use the online application system, you will need to pay a non-refundable
application fee of $90 CAN (students with Canadian transcripts) or
$125 CAN (students with international transcripts) by credit card
(MasterCard or Visa).
·
An application that is not submitted within 28 days or by the
application deadline — whichever comes first — will be cancelled.
·
The full application fee is due in 7 days after your application
is submitted and your application will not be considered until the full payment
has been received. To make an online payment, log onto your account and
click on Self Service > Campus Finances > Make a Payment. If you
are unable to pay the application fee by credit card, see How to Pay Your Fees for alternative payment methods.
o If you would like to pay in
person, go to Student Services at the Burnaby campus. Please specify that your
payment is for your application fee (otherwise it may end up in your student
account).
·
If you are applying as a non-degree or exchange student, or would like toreinstate your previous program of study, please
contact the department to which you intend to apply.
2. Plan and prepare
·
Check the website of the department of your choice of study for theapplication deadline, supporting documents and
any requirements that must be fulfilled prior to submitting an application.
o Transcripts must be mailed to
your destination department directly.
o Some departments may accept copies of transcripts with your
application, and will require the official transcript to be received after
admission. Please consult departmental staff.
o At this time, we are unable to
accept EDI transcripts from BC colleges.
·
Supporting documents to support admission
applications will be retained for three terms following the term to which
application is made.
o If you are admitted,
application forms and supporting documents are retained for the duration of
your graduate program.
o If you are not admitted, your
application forms, transcripts and other materials related to applications will
be retained for three terms.
o Irreplaceable documents will
be returned to you if requested at
the time of application.
§ The office which holds the
irreplaceable material will return the material as soon as possible, upon
request, and no later than six months after your degree completion or last
registration.
o All other documents become
the property of the University.
·
If you are applying as an international student, check the admission guide for
international applicants
3. What you will need to apply online
·
Credit card (MasterCard or Visa) to pay the application fee
·
Test scores (if required by department)
·
List of 3 referees who can comment on your academic and/or
professional skills and prior experience
o Please enter your referees'
email addresses very carefully. They will receive an email message with a link
to upload their confidential reference letters for you. If their email address
is incorrect, they will not receive the request.
4. If you encounter problems, check your computer settings
Windows Users:
·
Internet Explorer with the following browser settings:
Turn off Pop-up Blocker
Internet Explorer -> Tools -> Pop-up Blocker -> Turn off Pop-up Blocker.
Turn off Pop-up Blocker
Internet Explorer -> Tools -> Pop-up Blocker -> Turn off Pop-up Blocker.
Mac Users:
·
Safari with the following browser settings:
Set browser cookies to "Always"
Safari menu -> Preferences -> Security -> Accept Cookies -> Always
Turn off Pop-up Blocker
Safari menu -> unselect Block Pop-up Windows
Set browser cookies to "Always"
Safari menu -> Preferences -> Security -> Accept Cookies -> Always
Turn off Pop-up Blocker
Safari menu -> unselect Block Pop-up Windows
5. Once you've applied: Status of your application
·
To check the status of your application, login athttps://go.sfu.ca/goprd/gradapplication.html with your User ID and password and select 'View Application
Status' from the Application Services page. Through the Application Services
page, you can also update your personal information and review the status of
documents that are required for evaluation of your application (eg. test
scores, transcripts, references, etc.). The information displayed here is
updated as items are received.
·
After you have submitted your application, please review your
checklist for your document due dates.
·
You will also be notified in writing by the Registrar of Graduate
Studies if you have been accepted into a program and the conditions of your
acceptance.
·
Please accept or decline the offer as soon as possible by
informing us in the online application system and/or contacting the department
in person.
·
Note: Official letters of acceptance are only valid for the
academic year indicated in the letter. If you are unable to accept in the term
offered, the department reserves the right to reconsider your acceptance.
Study
and Work Permits
Applying
for a Study Permit Outside of Canada
Before you can study in
Canada, you must obtain a study permit by applying to your closest Canadian
Embassy or Consulate. You should not leave home until you receive a
"letter of introduction" from the Embassy or Consulate stating that
your Study Permit has been approved.
Application Process
·
Check the average processing times and apply early. The entire process can take up to six months and
some Canadian visa offices may have deadlines for processing
applications.
·
Determine how and where you will apply. See the Citzenship
and Immigration Canada website for
information about the process. You should also consult the Canadian visa office responsible for your region for detailed instructions on required
documents and current processing times.
·
Review SFU's International Student
Handbook.
If you have any questions, our International Student Advisors would be pleased to assist you.
·
US Citizens: If you are a citizen or
permanent resident of the USA, you have the option of applying online or submitting your
application upon your arrival at a Canadian Port-of-Entry (e.g., your airport of arrival or land crossing into Canada).
Documents Required from SFU
·
You will receive an Offer
of Admission and Funding letter
from the Office of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Fellows. This will be sent
electronically, followed up with a hard copy by mail. Both are considered
official and can be used to apply for your study permit. The second page of the Offer of Admission and Funding letter is a study permit information
form, which will indicate the maximum length of your program, detail any
funding you have been offered, and provide the estimated tuition and fees for
your first year. If your program has a mandatory internship or co-operative
education (co-op) component, this will also be indicated on the Study
Permit information form and can be used to request a Co-Op/Internship Work Permit, in addition to a Study
Permit. Co-op/Internship work permits are fee-exempt.
Working On & Off Campus
During Your Studies
·
Full-time graduate students at SFU with valid study permits may
accept part-time employment on any of our three campuses without obtaining a
work permit. International students may also be eligible for off-campus and
co-op work permits.
·
For more information on work permits, please see the Citizenship & Immigration Canada website. Detailed handouts are also
available on the SFU International Services for Students website.
Pakistan
The following
information, regarding minimum equivalent qualifications and academic standing,
and required credential, is intended as a guideline only and is to be used as a
reference for admission purposes only
Admission to Master's Program
Minimum Equivalent
Qualifications
For admission to a master’s program, the qualifications listed are normally recognized as equivalent to a Simon Fraser University 4-year bachelor’s degree with a minimum overall grade of B
For admission to a master’s program, the qualifications listed are normally recognized as equivalent to a Simon Fraser University 4-year bachelor’s degree with a minimum overall grade of B
Minimum Overall Academic Standing
All degrees must be awarded with an overall First Class or First Division standing
All degrees must be awarded with an overall First Class or First Division standing
Required Credential or Degree
Completion of both Bachelor’s degree and Master’s degree in all disciplines except students graduated with a B Pharm., MBBS, B Tech, B Eng. or B Arch
Completion of both Bachelor’s degree and Master’s degree in all disciplines except students graduated with a B Pharm., MBBS, B Tech, B Eng. or B Arch
Documentation
Applicants must arrange for the submission of detailed mark sheets and degree certificates with certified English (literal) translations.
Applicants must arrange for the submission of detailed mark sheets and degree certificates with certified English (literal) translations.
Official proof of degree
conferred is required in the form of a graduation diploma AND degree
certificate with English translations.
To be official, original
language documents and English translations must arrive together in official
envelopes which have been sealed and endorsed by the issuing institution.
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