Applied Mathematics

    Applied Mathematics

    Duration4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    CAD 20,948 / per year
    Next IntakeSeptember 1, 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.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 63
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 90

    Career

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    20,948 / per year

    Applied Mathematics

    University of Waterloo

    University of Waterloo

    Canada

    Canada, Waterloo