Applied Mathematics

University of Waterloo

Canada, Waterloo

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University of Waterloo

Canada , Waterloo

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

CAD 28,970 / per year

Next Intake September-2026

Applied Mathematics

About

Apply mathematics to the real world with this hands-on program that combines mathematics with your interests.

Use math to help solve some of humanity’s most complex problems. Whether you use your degree to fight climate change, help discover medical breakthroughs, or understand the secrets of the cosmos, Applied Math brings math to life.

You’ll learn from experienced, award-winning professors who will help you understand the explanatory and predictive power of math, and how to formulate and analyze mathematical models.

Your practical knowledge in data science, analysis, and simulation will be transferable to a variety of careers including business, engineering, medicine, science, finance, and many more.

Disciplines

Faculty of Mathematic

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Admission requirements

Ontario students: six Grade 12 U and/or M courses including

Advanced Functions
Calculus and Vectors
Any 4U English
One other 4U course

Recommended course: Grade 11 U Introduction to Computer Science

Admission averages: Individual selection from the mid-80s

How to apply

Apply to Mathematics and choose Applied Mathematics as your major at the end of first year. There are supplementary information forms, including the Admission Information Form, which are required for admission. We'll email you detailed instructions once we receive your application.

We strongly encourage you to participate in the Canadian Senior Mathematics Contest and/or the Euclid Mathematics Contest to enhance your admissions status.

To be considered for entrance scholarships in the Faculty of Mathematics, you must write one or both of the contests. If you complete both contests, we'll use the results of the contest in which you performed best.

Career

What can you do with a degree in Applied Mathematics?

Waterloo Applied Mathematics graduates commonly pursue careers in research, consulting, and development. They often work in financial institutions, universities, government, and for engineering firms.