Student life

The Faculty of Mathematics is home to 1,100 graduate students and 288 faculty members.ÌýOur professors, students, and institutes explore a broad range of areas and ideas in math and computer science – from foundational theory to applied research and commercial solutions.ÌýTake a look at the resources below to learn more about the Faculty, campus life, and the City of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ. You can alsoÌýcheckÌýdepartmental websitesÌýfor upcoming research seminars.Ìý

Campus tour

The University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ has over 30Ìýsenate-approved research centres and institutes across all six faculties.ÌýOur campus is home to state-of-the-art research and teaching labs, media labs, collaborative spaces, and some great coffee!

À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ'sÌýcampus mapÌýis an interactive tool that allows you to find buildings, as well as parking, transit, and places to eat. Want to find out more about what's onÌýcampus? Join us for a campus tour with Justine Salam, PhD candidate in Global Governance. Justine tours the campus and highlights graduate student spaces and resources at the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ.

On-campus opportunities

There are a lot of on-campus opportunities to connect with others. These links will get you started!

Region of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ tour

The University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ is located in the City of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ, a twin city with the City of Kitchener. The area is often referred to as Kitchener-À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ (KW). A safe, clean, and vibrant community, the twin cities feature two universities, a community college, dynamic shopping, eclectic restaurants, cultural venues, diverse cinemas, and beautiful parks. You can visit unique microbreweries, affordable golf courses, and sample traditional cuisine from around the world. The nearby local farmers′ markets are great places to visit as are interesting neighbouring towns such as Stratford, St. Jacob′s, Elora, and Fergus.

The twin-cities host events year-round including North America's largest Oktoberfest, Uptown À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Jazz Festival and the Chriskindl Market. Cultural activities include the KW-Symphony, Centre in the Square theatre, comedy and musical productions and kids events. For more information about regional activities and events, check out .

À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ′s central location and close proximity to Toronto mean you can take in major theatre, entertainment and sporting events, including Raptors basketball, Maple Leafs hockey, and Blue Jays baseball.

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