Pure Mathematics - PhD at Waterloo

At a glance:

Application and document submission deadlines

• December 1 (for admission in September of the following year)
• April 15 (for admission in January of the following year)
• Contact department for May admission

Graduate research fields

• Algebra and Logic
• Analysis
• Geometry and Topology
• Number Theory

Study options

• Thesis

Minimum admission requirements

• A Master's degree (or equivalent) in Mathematics with at least a 78% standing. Exceptions may be made for students with an Honours Bachelor degree who demonstrate a very high level of background preparation and research potential.
• Three references, at least two academic
• 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