# Quantitative Finance - MQF at Waterloo

## At a glance:

### Research areas

• Mathematical and Computational Finance
• Statistics and Probability

### Minimum admission requirements

• An overall 80% average from a Canadian University (or its equivalent).
• A four-year honour's Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with a strong background in quantitative methods. Such a background may be in mathematics, statistics, actuarial science, computer science, economics, engineering, physics, provided there is a strong component of high level mathematics in the program. Strong communication skills are also highly desirable.
• An interview and diagnostic test may be required.
• Three references, at least two academic
• Proof of English language proficiency, if applicable. TOEFL 100 (writing 26, speaking 26), IELTS 7.5 (writing 7.0, speaking 7.0)

### Approximate tuition, fees, and living costs

• Canadian and permanent resident students, full-time: $4,224.00 tuition and$470.90 incidental fees per term (as of fall 2019)
• International students, full-time: $4,929.00 tuition and$682.90 incidental fees per term (as of fall 2019)
• Study and living costs

### Application deadline

• January 15, 2020 (for admission in September 2020)

### Contact

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