Contact Info
Department of Applied Mathematics
University of Waterloo
Waterloo, Ontario
Canada N2L 3G1
Phone: 519-888-4567, ext. 32700
Fax: 519-746-4319
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Exceptional applicants may be considered for direct entry to the PhD program from a Bachelor’s program. Applicants should have a strong academic record. Applicants are strongly encouraged to discuss their interest in direct entry with prospective supervisors. Applications that are not admitted for direct entry to PhD will still be considered for admission to the Master's program.
Application term | |
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Fall (September entry) | January 15 |
Winter (January entry) | June 1 |
Spring (May entry) | October 1 |
The application deadlines above apply to all Canadian, Permanent Resident and International applicants.
Applications received at any time during the year will be considered. However, most of our funding decisions are made shortly after these dates, so applying by the appropriate deadline will improve your chances of admission.
Citizens or permanent residents (PR) of Canada who wish to be considered for government scholarships (e.g. NSERC, OGS) must apply to our programs before January 15th. For more information about external scholarships and related deadlines, please visit the Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs (GSPA) Awards website.
Full details of the application process are provided at the University of Waterloo's Discover Graduate Studies website.
Applications are submitted online.
The following supporting documents are required for all applications to Applied Mathematics graduate programs (visit Discover Graduate Studies for details about these required documents):
Once an applicant's file is complete, it is assessed by the Departmental Graduate Committee. If the applicant is deemed acceptable, the file is then circulated to all faculty members working in the research areas indicated in the individual's application. If faculty members are interested in an applicant and appropriate financial support can be arranged, the Associate Chair for Graduate Studies recommends acceptance of the applicant.
On the application form, you will be asked to select one or two of the following five research areas:
If applying to the Quantum Information or Water program streams, these research area selections will not be available to you.
Some research projects require specialized knowledge beyond the standard mathematics undergraduate curriculum. In these areas we offer bridging courses that can be taken during the first two terms. These courses are often appropriate for students whose undergraduate degree is not in Mathematics.
Your research supervisor will be your mentor throughout your graduate studies; selection of an appropriate supervisor is crucial to a successful program. Before you prepare your application, you should visit the websites of our faculty members to learn about their research. If you have questions about graduate studies or research projects, feel free to contact any faculty member, even before formally applying. In your application, you can indicate the names of your preferred supervisors (up to three). Should you receive an offer of admission, faculty members who have expressed interest in acting as your supervisor will be indicated. At that point you are encouraged to contact them directly, with the expectation that you will team up with a supervisor before your arrival on campus. If your funding is not contingent on supervision, e.g., if you hold a major scholarship such as NSERC or OGS, then you may delay your selection of a supervisor.
For more advice regarding selecting a supervisor, please visit the Discover Graduate Studies site.
For further information please contact:
Applied Mathematics Graduate Office
Email: amgrad@uwaterloo.ca
Contact Info
Department of Applied Mathematics
University of Waterloo
Waterloo, Ontario
Canada N2L 3G1
Phone: 519-888-4567, ext. 32700
Fax: 519-746-4319
PDF files require Adobe Acrobat Reader
The University of Waterloo acknowledges that much of our work takes place on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee peoples. Our main campus is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land granted to the Six Nations that includes six miles on each side of the Grand River. Our active work toward reconciliation takes place across our campuses through research, learning, teaching, and community building, and is centralized within our Office of Indigenous Relations.