Study Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics - Algebraic and Arithmetic Geometry at Simon Fraser University in Canada,

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About this course
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Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

Both algebraic and arithmetic geometry are concerned with the study of solution sets of systems of polynomial equations. Algebraic geometry deals primarily with solutions lying in an algebraically closed field, while arithmetic geometry deals with the more subtle study of solutions lying in a number field or its rings of integers. Both these topics are central to mathematics- and connect to subjects ranging from Number Theory and cryptography to mirror symmetry. Our individual research interests at SFU cover a broad spectrum, including toric geometry, linear subspaces of varieties, modular curves, and rational points on hyperelliptic curves.

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees

CAD$4,299.16 (US$ 3,090) per year

Books and supplies -1,1003

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Burnaby Campus

8888 University Drive,

Burnaby,

British Columbia,

V5A 1S6, West Coast, Canada

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees

CAD$4,299.16 (US$ 3,090) per year

Books and supplies -1,1004

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Surrey Campus

250-13450 102nd Avenue,

Surrey,

British Columbia,

V3T 0A3, West Coast, Canada

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Entry requirements

For international students

Normally, candidates should have a master of science (MSc) degree in mathematics or a related discipline to enter the program.a bachelor's degree, with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.5/4.0, or a grade point average of at least 3.67/4.33 (A-) based on the last 60 credits of undergraduate courses. Students admitted directly from a bachelor's degree must complete at least 50% of the course work units required for the relevant program's master's program if no course work is required as part of the doctoral degree;ORcompletion of at least 75% of the course work units required for the relevant programs masters program, with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.5.IELTS - The University minimum requirements for English proficiency is an overall band score of 7.0 of the academic (NOT general) test with a minimum of 6.5 in each section. TOEFL - The University minimum requirement for the internet-based exam is a total score of 93, with a minimum score of 20 in each category. For the paper-based TOEFL test, the University normally requires a score of 580, with TWE 5

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.