Department of Statistics and Actuarial ScienceDegrees available:

1. MSc

2. PhD

3. Modelling of Complex Social Systems (MoCSSy) graduate certificate

If you have admission-related questions, please email stat_grad_sec@sfu.ca.

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

Application Deadline: February 1 for Fall semester start.

Please consult the program's website for any deadline changes and further details.

Fees

SFU Calendar: Fees for graduate research programs (approximately $4,900 CDN per year)

See also additional ancillary fees, student activity fee, graduate benefit health plan

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.

The following links will take you directly to the list of Graduate Fees 2013–2014 in the SFU

Calendar.

Tuition and Fees

Premium Fee Programs

Master’s Program

Doctoral Program

Co-operative Education

Per Unit Fee Programs

Extension and Readmission

Fees — Ancillary

Additional Fee Information

Mandatory Supplementary Course   Fees

Courses at Another Institution

Basic Medical Insurance

Graduate Benefit Plan

Refunds

Overdue Accounts and Dishonoured Payments

Full Time and Part Time Attendance

Tuition Tax Forms T2202A and T4A

International Student Tuition Fee Comparison Chart

University Annual

Tuition

Simon Fraser University (Vancouver) $5,000

McGill University (Montreal) $14,500

University of Toronto (Toronto) $16,000

UC Berkeley (USA) $12,000

Cambridge (UK) $19,000

Melbourne (Australia) $23,000

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 university admission requirements

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

experienceo 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.

Mozilla Firefox  with the default browser settings.

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

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

Study Permits 

Bringing Your Family 

Staying in Canada

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).

See also: avoiding delays in study permit processing

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.

See also: employment options for graduate students

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

Minimum Overall Academic 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

Documentation

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.