Mathematics Education PhD
APPLICATION PROCESS
1. Before Applying (Admission Requirements and Documents)
2. Apply Online
Please note that the Online Application System is only available while applications are being accepted for each program.
a) Complete the Online Application for Graduate Studies at SFU. You do not have to wait until you have all your supporting documents ready before applying. We recommend that you begin your application early so we are aware of your interest; then you can work on completing and collecting the rest of your package until the posted deadline.
b) Enter contact information, including e-mail addresses, for three references. Once you submit your referee contact information, your referees will be sent a secure e-mail link and password enabling them to log into the Online Application System where they will have the option to submit their reference by PDF upload or by simply copying and pasting text.
c) Pay the application fee when prompted. An application fee of $90 CAD (students with Canadian transcripts) or $125 CAD (students with international transcripts) is due after the Online Application form has been submitted.
As programs are competitive, we recommend you complete your online application and pay the application fee as soon as possible and at least one week prior to your program deadline.
Our program office is notified only after you have completed your application and paid your application fee.
If you do not receive an e-mail requesting payment of this fee within 3 working days after submitting your application, please contact the Program Assistant to check the status of your application.
Please note that applicants will be assigned pro-tem supervisors only after being accepted to the program. While it is possible to contact prospective supervisors regarding your suitability for the program and to study under their supervision, faculty members will not be able to commit to supervising students until the admissions process is complete and offer letters have been sent to successful applicants.
3. Online Submission of Supporting Documents (PDF uploads)
4. Submit Official Transcripts and a Copy of IELTS/TOEFL Test Results
a) Official Transcripts
Either paper originals or certified copies. In some cases, we can accept official electronic transcripts.
Canadian transcripts: we can receive electronic transcripts directly from the institutions listed here: https://www.sfu.ca/students/records/transcript.html#delivery. For any of these institutions, please have your institution(s) send the transcript directly to gradap@sfu.ca.
International transcripts: we can accept securely delivered, password-protected or encrypted digital transcripts directly from your institution, (via services such as Parchment). If this option is available, please have your institution(s) send the transcript directly to gradap@sfu.ca.
(Note: You do not need to submit SFU transcripts.)
You can arrange to have the transcript sent directly to our office from the issuing institution, OR you may mail it directly to our office provided it is in its original sealed envelope.
If your original documents are not in English, please include a certified English translation as well as a certified copy of the degree.
IMPORTANT: Applicants from universities that do not issue transcripts are required to submit official documents showing contents of degree program completed and the standards or grades obtained.
b) English Language Competence Test Results (IELTS/TOEFL)
Required for applicants whose primary language is not English or whose previous education has been conducted in another language. Arrange for electronic English language test scores to be sent to Simon Fraser University directly from the testing agency. TOEFL code for SFU – 0999, and department code – EDUC 85.
One copy of your test results is to be submitted to the Graduate Programs office.
Please submit your official transcripts and a copy of IELTS/TOEFL test scores to:
Graduate Programs Admissions
EDB 8533
Faculty of Education
Simon Fraser University
8888 University Drive
Burnaby, BC Canada
V5A 1S6
Please email educdoc@sfu.ca or call us at 778.782.4215 if you have any questions, we will be happy to assist you.
RETENTION OF DOCUMENTS
The documents which students supply to support admission applications will be retained for three terms following the term to which application is made. Then, application forms, transcripts and other materials related to applications will be destroyed. Irreplaceable documents will be returned to the applicant if requested at the time of application.
Additional information can be found on our Frequently Asked Questions page as well as in the Student Calendar.