Combinatorics and Optimization (Quantum Information) - Master of Mathematics (MMath)

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Mathematics 3 (M3) Building on Waterloo's Campus

Deepen your knowledge in combinatorics and optimization while learning about and engaging in world-leading research at the cutting edge of quantum information with the Master of Mathematics in Combinatorics and Optimization Collaborative Quantum Information program, offered through the Institute of Quantum Computing. 

Along with developing expertise in your area of research, you’ll receive a strong and broad foundation in quantum information science through a wide range of advanced research projects and advanced courses on the foundations, applications and implementation of quantum information processing. You’ll be able to seamlessly apply the skills, tools, and knowledge obtained from your field to address some of the most challenging problems the world is facing today.  

Get a solid academic experience with a variety of courses that span the discipline, preparing you to pursue further research at the PhD level, or pursue career across a wide range of industries from finance and banking to national defense and government services, to insurance and software and hardware. 

Program overview

Department/School: Combinatorics and Optimization
Faculty: Faculty of Mathematics
Admit term(s): Fall (September - December), Winter (January - April), Spring (May - August)
Delivery mode: On-campus
Program type: Collaborative, Master's, Research
Length of program: 24 months (full-time)
Registration option(s): Full-time, Part-time
Study option(s): Thesis

Application deadlines

  • January 15 (for admission in September)
  • July 1 (for admission in January of the following year)
  • October 1 (for admission in May of the following year)

Key contacts

Combinatorics and Optimization Graduate Office

Supervisors

Admission requirements

  • A four-year Honours Bachelor degree or its equivalent in mathematics or in a closely related field with a 78% overall average or its equivalent for undergraduate work.
  • Applicants educated outside of Canada, including those from the United States, are recommended to submit scores from the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) subject test in mathematics. Neither the GRE general test nor the GRE subject test is required.

Degree requirements

  • Review the degree requirements in the Graduate Studies Academic Calendar, including the courses that you can anticipate taking as part of completing the degree

Application materials

  • Supplementary information form (SIF)
    • The SIF contains questions specific to your program, typically about why you want to enrol and your experience in that field. Review the application documents web page for more information about this requirement
    • If a statement or letter is required by your program, review the writing your personal statement resources for helpful tips and tricks on completion

  • Transcript(s)

  • References
    • Three references are required, normally from academic sources
  • Proof of English language proficiency, if applicable.
    • TOEFL 90 (writing 25, speaking 25), IELTS 7.0 (writing 6.5, speaking 6.5)

Tuition and fees