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Data Science Office Updates

Data Science administrative office is now open for current student appointments.

Program Administration office hours:

  • Tuesdays | M3 2118 | 2:00– 3:00 PM 
  • Thursday | M3 2118 | 10:00– 11:30 AM

To book a meeting outside of these hours; reach out to the Program Administrator to book.

Program Director (Prof. Zhu) office hours:

  • Mondays | M3 2103B | 12:00–1:00 PM
  • Wednesdays | M3 2103B | 3:15–4:30 PM

To book a meeting outside of these hours please email the Program Director to book.


Courses in Data Science are taught by Statistics, Computer Science and Combinatorics and Optimization.

For course status updates please visit each page:

View the Welcome Back Waterloo Guide for an outline of the university's plans and steps you can take as you prepare to return. We encourage you to continue to check the COVID-19 web page for official updates and information specific to graduate students.


Welcome to Graduate Studies in Data Science!

The Data Science program unit, Math Grad Office (MGO), and UWaterloo Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs (GSPA) are here to provide the support and resources you will need for personal and academic success. Whether you’re starting graduate school, or about to graduate, this section of our website provides a general guide for your graduate career in data science. As you work towards your degree, there are many things you need to consider. 

If you are a potential applicant for one of our graduate programs please visit the Future graduate students section of our website.

If you are a new graduate data science student that will be starting next term, please visit our New graduate student information webpage.

Additional questions? Contact Data Science Grad Administration.