10 reasons to choose À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ
1. Your program is here!
You’ll find master and or doctoral programs in a wide range of fields. À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ’s Faculty of Mathematics is home to the Departments of Applied Mathematics, Combinatorics & Optimization, Computational Mathematics,ÌýData Science,ÌýPure Mathematics, Statistics & Actuarial Science, and the .
2. It’s all about research.
Work with the best – over 1100 graduate students and 288 professors. 19 of our professors are recognized with research chairs in the mathematical and computing sciences. NSERC funding awarded to À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Mathematics faculty researchers is significantly above the national average. Learn more by checking out research information for graduate students.
3. Distinguished faculty members.
See research chairs and awards for more information.
4. Funding.
Funding is available for À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ students and the cost of living in À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ is considerably lower than in larger cities.
5. Interdisciplinary research is key.
An interdisciplinary approach to research is facilitated by a wide variety of research centres and institutes on campus and connections around the world.
6. The quality of life in À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ.
Located one hour’s drive west of Toronto, À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Region is home to approximately 500,000 people and growing. It is home to two universities, the , and many in-town cultural activities. À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ is a great cultural mix – bordering farm country and in with festivals, activities and more for you and your family.Â
7. Industry connections.
Strong connections to industry bring exciting applied research opportunities for faculty and graduate students.
8. You keep what you develop.
Unlike at many universities, À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ researchers (including graduate students) own the rights to their intellectual property. The À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Commercialization Office (WatCo) facilitates the commercial application of campus research for interested faculty and graduate students.
9. À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ is family-friendly.
On-campus housing is available for single graduate students as well as those with live-in dependants. Birth and parental leave bursaries and on-campus childcare help students find work-life balance.
10. A strong Graduate Student Association (GSA).
The À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ GSA provides services for the campus graduate student community including organizing social events, health care, legal and tax aid. The Math Graduate Student Association (MGSA) represents all the units within the Faculty of Mathematics and they have several opportunities to get involved. The is the oldest building on campus and serves as a restaurant/bar for graduate students.