Mathematics (PhD)
Advance your knowledge of mathematics and prepare for a career that contributes to solving problems.
Why choose this program?
Built on a solid 100-year foundation, Dalhousie’s Department of Mathematics and Statistics goes beyond traditional classroom education. The real-world experience you’ll gain through participation in faculty research projects, gives you the vast set of skills necessary to become leaders.
You’ll be prepared for careers in mathematics and statistics that contribute to solving today’s problems. Here, your opportunities are almost limitless — you'll learn, explore and create at one of Canada's best universities.
Through your PhD, you can explore the following areas: algebra, approximation theory, category theory, convex geometry, differential equations, functional analysis, graph theory, number theory, numerical analysis, operator theory, optimization, general relativity theory, stochastic modelling, and topology.
Careers
Admission requirements
You'll need to meet the Faculty of Graduate Studies minimum requirements as well as any program-specific admissions requirements before you can apply.
Financial information
At Dalhousie, we want our students to focus on their studies, rather than worry about their personal finances. We offer competitive tuition rates and funding programs to support graduate students in almost all of our degree programs.
Program options
Thesis: Pursue independent and original research guided by a supervisor to develop and defend your thesis.
All graduate programs at Dalhousie are collaboratively delivered by a home Faculty and the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
