Combinatorics and Optimization (Quantum Information) - Master of Mathematics (MMath)

The Mike and Ophelia Lazaridis Quantum-Nano Centre

The Mike and Ophelia Lazaridis Quantum-Nano Centre, home to the Institute for Quantum Computing and the À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Institute for Nanotechnology, located on À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ's main campus.

Deepen your knowledge in combinatorics and optimization while learning about and engaging in world-leading research at the cutting edge of quantum information with the Master of Mathematics in Combinatorics and Optimization Collaborative Quantum Information program.

In collaboration with the Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC), this program offers unique opportunities to engage in world-leading research in quantum information. Along with developing expertise in your area of mathematics research, you’ll receive a strong and broad foundation in quantum information science through a wide range of advanced research projects and advanced courses on the foundations, applications and implementation of quantum information processing. You’ll be able to seamlessly apply your skills, tools, and knowledge to address some of the most challenging problems the world is facing today.Ìý

Get a solid academic experience with a variety of courses that span the discipline, preparing you to pursue further research at the PhD level, or pursue career across a wide range of industries from finance and banking to national defence and government services, to insurance and software and hardware.

Learn more about the Collaborative Quantum Information program →

Program overview

Department/School: Combinatorics and Optimization
Faculty: Faculty of Mathematics
Admit term(s): Fall (September - December), Winter (January - April), Spring (May - August)
Delivery mode: On-campus
Program type: Collaborative, Master's, Research
Length of program: 24 months (full-time)
Registration option(s): Full-time, Part-time
Study option(s): Thesis

Application deadlines

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

Key contacts

Melissa Cambridge
m2cambridge@uwaterloo.ca

Supervisors

Admission requirements

  • A four-year honours bachelor degree or its equivalent in mathematics or in a closely related field with a 78% overall average or its equivalent for undergraduate work.
  • Applicants educated outside of Canada, including those from the United States, are recommended to submit scores from the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) subject test in mathematics. Neither the GRE general test nor the GRE subject test is required.

Degree requirements

  • Review the degree requirements in the Graduate Studies Academic Calendar, including the courses that you can anticipate taking as part of completing the degree.
  • Check out to see recent submissions from the Department of Combinatorics and Optimization graduate students.

Application materials

  • Statement of interest
    • A statement of maximum 500 words explaining your interest in and fit for the program you’re applying to, uploaded as a supporting document in the online application. Review the writing your personal statement resources for helpful tips and tricks on completion.
  • Program-specific questions (PSQ)
    • These are questions specific to the program you’re applying to. They can be viewed once you’ve started an application and are completed through a form in the online application.

Tuition and fees