Combinatorics and Optimization - PhD (Quantum Information) at Waterloo

At a glance:

Application and document submission deadlines

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

Study options

Thesis

Minimum admission requirements

A Master's degree in combinatorics and optimization, or in a closely related field, with a minimum 89% average in Master's level coursework.
Completion of a master's thesis.
It is essential that the application for admission into the PhD program contains evidence of research ability or potential.
Three references, 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)

Approximate tuition, fees, and living costs

To determine the tuition and incidental fees per term for your program, visit the Graduate program tuition page on the Finance website. Once you are on the page:
- Choose your program type: master’s & diploma programs or doctoral programs
- Choose your residency status: Canadian/permanent resident or international
- Choose a term (tuition amounts for future terms are posted approximately two months prior to the start of each term and incidental fees are subject to change)
- Find your program under the appropriate faculty. Tuition amounts are listed per term, with three terms occurring over the course of a year.
Review the study and living costs