Pure Mathematics (Quantum Information) - Master of Mathematics (MMath) at University of Waterloo

Programme overview

The Mike and Ophelia Lazaridis Quantum-Nano Centre, home to the Institute for Quantum Computing and the Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology, located on Waterloo's main campus. Discover the Master of Mathematics in Pure Mathematics Collaborative Quantum Information program, where you’ll explore the boundary of mathematics and pure reason while learning about and engaging in world-leading research at the cutting edge of quantum information. In collaboration with the Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC), this program offers unique opportunities to engage in world-leading research in quantum information.

Faculty: Faculty of Mathematics | Department: Pure Mathematics | Duration: 12 months (full-time) | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall (September - December); application deadlines: January 7(for admission in September) | Location: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Study option(s): Thesis, Master's Research Paper.

Career pathways

At the end of the program, you’ll be prepared to pursue further research at the PhD level for a career in the computer industry, teaching at the high school or college level, or in business, particularly finance.

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Application information

Entry requirements

An honours bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in mathematics with at least a 78% standing.

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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