Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting September 2027
- Apply before Dec 2026

Language

English

TOEFL iBT: 90
PTE Academic: 63
IELTS: 7

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Waterloo, Canada

Disciplines

Overview

Features

Our Statistics - Biostatistics students at University of Waterloo explore topics such as Actuarial Science, Biostatistics, Data Science, Quantitative Finance, Statistics, & Statistics-Computing.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biostatistics
Computational Statistics
Probability
Statistical Theory and Methods

To obtain additional information about the program, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources.

Admission requirements

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL iBT: 90
PTE Academic: 63
IELTS: 7

General requirements

Resume
Supplementary information form (SIF)
Transcript(s)
References
Proof of English language proficiency, if applicable
A Master's degree in statistics, actuarial science, or mathematics, completed or expected. Note: graduates of other quantitative and mathematically oriented programs are also encouraged to apply; this includes, but is not restricted to, graduates of commerce, economics, engineering, finance, and any of the physical sciences. The department graduate committee will determine the suitability of each student's background for success in this program.
Students with an undergraduate degree in statistics, actuarial science, or mathematics may apply for admission directly to the PhD program. Successful applicants will have an outstanding academic record, and very strong letters of recommendation.
At least an overall 78% average from a Canadian university (or its equivalent)
An interview may be required

Fees and funding

Tuition Fees

International: 14,918 AUD / year (approx. 14,792 CAD / year)
Domestic: 4,546 AUD / year (approx. 4,508 CAD / year)

Living costs

Waterloo, Canada: 817-1,459 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Scholarships

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Statistics - Biostatistics.

Fulbright U.S. Student Program - Various benefits - Deadline 07 Oct 2026
DFL Scholarship Program - Various benefits - Deadline Not specified
International Peace Scholarship Fund - 12500 USD - Deadline 15 Dec 2026
Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship - 50000 CAD - Deadline Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility - Various benefits - Deadline Not specified
Faculty Mobility for Partnership Building Program - 7000 CAD - Deadline 18 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship - 1000 USD - Deadline 30 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships - 3500 USD - Deadline 15 Nov 2026
Monthly Scholarship Series - 1000 USD - Deadline Anytime
EDC Ukrainian Empowerment Scholarship - 5000 CAD - Deadline Not specified
Niara Scholarships - 500 CAD - Deadline Anytime
P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship (IPS) - 12500 USD - Deadline 15 Dec 2026
Amberscholar Scholarship - 6000 USD - Deadline 31 Jan 2027
Organization of American States Academic Scholarships Program - Various benefits - Deadline Not specified
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship - 1000 USD - Deadline 31 Oct 2026
Voice Talent Online Scholarship - 1000 USD - Deadline 01 Mar 2027
Dream Chaser Scholarship - 1000 USD - Deadline 13 Jan 2027
Traditional Fulbright Canada Student Awards - 25000 USD - Deadline 10 Oct 2026
Canadian Francophonie Scholarship Program (CFSP) - Various benefits - Deadline Not specified
Scholarship for students with disabilities - 3000 USD - Deadline 31 Dec 2026
EDC Indigenous Community Leader Scholarship - 5000 CAD - Deadline Not specified
EDC 2SLGBTQ+ Community Leader Scholarship - 5000 CAD - Deadline Not specified
EDC DiversABILITY Community Leader Scholarship - 5000 CAD - Deadline Not specified
EDC Future Leader Scholarship - 5000 CAD - Deadline Not specified
Creative BioMart Scholarship Program - 1000 USD - Deadline 31 Oct 2026
Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria - Various benefits - Deadline 31 Dec 2026
CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholarship - 100000 CAD - Deadline Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship - 1500 USD - Deadline Not specified
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme - 12000 USD - Deadline 11 Jan 2027
EDC Latin+ Community Leader Scholarship - 5000 CAD - Deadline Not specified

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