OpenFieldWaterloo Master of Mathematics (MMath) in Computer Science (Thesis)
Rigorous two-year thesis-based Master of Mathematics degree providing deep theoretical foundational training and faculty-supervised original computer science research.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Four-year Honours Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Mathematics with a minimum 78% overall average.
- English language proficiency
- Academic IELTS 7.5 overall with 7.0 in writing/speaking.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Recommended for international applicants.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Demonstrated coursework excellence and undergraduate research experience.
- Recommendation letters
- Three academic reference letters.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Minimum funding package of CAD $24,000/year for 2 years (6 terms) for full-time thesis-stream students
- Application fee
- CAD $125 graduate application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Subsidized through research assistantships and teaching allocations.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 15, 2027 (Fall entry application deadline)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of Waterloo documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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