MSc Mathematical and Statistical Sciences (thesis-based)

MSc Mathematical and Statistical Sciences (thesis-based) is a postgraduate (master's) course in data science & ai at University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada. It takes 2 years, with intakes in September.

University of Alberta is a public institution, ranked 96 in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2027. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.

Tuition for international students is C$10,519 a year, about ₹7 lakh. Over 2 years that is roughly C$21,038 (≈ ₹14.1 lakh) before any yearly increase.

2026-27 thesis-based master's fee (CAD 10,518.72 a year); thesis students are often offered research or teaching assistantships

Living costs near the university

Living costs for Canada as a whole: C$20,000–30,000 a year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

General entry requirements at University of Alberta for master's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.

• A four-year bachelor's degree with at least a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale in the last two years (roughly 70–75% in India) is the Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies minimum; departments may ask for more.
• Thesis-based programmes need a supervisor; contact professors whose research matches yours before applying.
• Course-based programmes do not need a supervisor but are usually unfunded.
• Apply online to the Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies; deadlines differ by department, often December to February for September entry.

For this course: IELTS 6.5 overall (at least 5.0 in each band) is UAlberta's graduate minimum.

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This course starts in: September.

1. 1Check the entry requirements and the deadline on the official course page.
2. 2Take IELTS, PTE or the test the university accepts, if you need one.
3. 3Prepare your documents: transcripts, statement of purpose, recommendation letters and CV.
4. 4Apply on the university's application portal and pay any application fee.
5. 5Accept your offer, meet any conditions and pay the deposit.
6. 6Apply for your student visa for Canada, then arrange accommodation.

• Valid passport
• Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets (undergraduate)
• Degree transcripts and certificate (postgraduate)
• English test score unless exempt
• Statement of purpose and references (graduate)
• CV (graduate)
• Proof of funds for the study permit: tuition plus at least CAD 22,895 a year for living costs for a single student (IRCC)

• Graduate research and teaching assistantships

  Thesis-based master's and PhD

  Value: Paid assistantships set by each department; many thesis students receive funding packages

  Usually offered with admission to a thesis-based programme when a supervisor has funding. Ask the department about its minimum funding level.

  Official page

• Alberta Graduate Excellence Scholarship (AGES)

  Thesis-based graduate students

  Value: Set by the Government of Alberta and UAlberta each year

  Merit-based; nominated by the department. Check current eligibility for international students on the Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies site.

  Official page

• International undergraduate admission scholarships

  Undergraduate, first year

  Value: Automatic awards based on admission average; values set yearly

  International students admitted to a first undergraduate degree with high marks are considered automatically; some larger awards need an application.

  Official page

The University of Alberta was founded in 1908 as the province's first university and is now one of Canada's five largest research universities. It is particularly strong in engineering, energy and petroleum research, health sciences and artificial intelligence: the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (Amii), linked to the university, is one of Canada's three national AI institutes.

The main North Campus sits on the south bank of the North Saskatchewan River in Edmonton, close to downtown by light rail. Edmonton has lower rents and living costs than Toronto or Vancouver, very cold winters and a large South Asian community, especially in the Mill Woods area.

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• Data Analytics (Ontario College Graduate Certificate)fanshawe-college30 weeks (2 terms) · C$18,607 / year
• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (Graduate Certificate)fanshawe-college3 terms · C$18,920 / year

More courses at University of Alberta

• Master of Engineering (Electrical and Computer Engineering), course-basedAbout 1 to 1.5 years · C$24,791 / year
• Master of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering), course-basedAbout 1 to 1.5 years · C$24,791 / year
• Master of Engineering (Civil and Environmental Engineering), course-basedAbout 1 to 1.5 years · C$24,791 / year
• Master of Engineering (Chemical and Materials Engineering), course-basedAbout 1 to 1.5 years · C$24,791 / year
• MSc Computing Science (thesis-based)2 years · C$10,519 / year
• MSc Statistics (course-based)About 1 to 1.5 years · C$24,791 / year

We researched this page on 23 Oct 2026 from the university's own pages. Fees, entry rules and intakes change every year; confirm them on the official course page before you apply. Listing a course doesn't mean Admission Mantra represents the university.

1. University of Alberta: MSc Mathematical and Statistical Sciences (thesis-based) (opens in a new tab)
2. UAlberta: international graduate instructional fees 2026-27 (opens in a new tab)
3. UAlberta: Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies (opens in a new tab)
4. UAlberta: Department of Computing Science (opens in a new tab)
5. QS World University Rankings: University of Alberta (opens in a new tab)