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