Applied Mathematics - Master of Math (MMath) at University of Waterloo

Programme overview

Deepen your knowledge and undertake mathematics-based research in a multidisciplinary environment with the Master of Applied Mathematics program. At North America’s only dedicated Faculty of Mathematics and the #1 school in Canada for mathematics and computer science, you’ll connect theoretical advances and innovative mathematics to develop novel solutions to the pressing problems facing today’s world. Through a combination of coursework and research projects, you’ll learn cutting-edge applications of mathematical theory in a broad range of fundamental and applied sciences.

Faculty: Faculty of Mathematics | Department: Applied Mathematics | Duration: 24 months (full-time) | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall (September - December), Winter (January - April), Spring (May - August); application 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) | Location: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Research fields: Control and Dynamical Systems, Fluid Mechanics, Mathematical Medicine and Biology, Mathematical Physics, Mathematics of Data Science and Machine Learning, Scientific Computing. Study option(s): Thesis, Master's Research Paper.

Career pathways

With the competitive edge provided by mentorship through the Faculty’s connections around the world, you’ll be prepared to pursue further research at the PhD level or to pursue a career in academia, government or industry.

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Application information

Entry requirements

An overall 78% average or its equivalent for undergraduate work. A four-year honours bachelor's degree with a specialization in mathematics, or in science or engineering with a strong concentration in mathematics. Students who have a strong academic record but who have some gaps in their Applied Mathematics background may be admitted subject to the requirement that they complete a selection of fourth year undergraduate courses as part of their graduate program.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Terms run fall (September to December), winter (January to April) and spring (May to August). Programmes are currently accepting applications for fall 2027; intake terms vary by programme.

Graduate applications are made online through the Graduate Studies Application and the non-refundable application fee is $150 CAD per program, paid in the applicant portal. Deadlines are set by each programme (for example MDSAI part-time: fall January 15, winter July 1). Apply two to four weeks ahead of the programme deadline.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.apply.uwaterloo.ca/apply/

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