Mathematical Finance

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

Mathematical Finance

About

Discover the math behind financial markets and put your superior math skills to the test.

Interested in managing hedge funds, diving into derivatives, or building software for capital market clients? Join one of the most advanced undergrad financial programs in the world and hone your programming, math, and statistics skills.

Offered jointly by the Department of Pure Mathematics and the Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science, Mathematical Finance is designed for students like you: someone who has elite mathematical abilities and wants to pursue a career in finance.

You’ll take courses in corporate finance, quantitative risk management, mathematical analysis, and statistical forecasting.

Graduate with extensive mathematical training and a strong understanding of financial markets – then take your career to the next level with some of the world’s most influential institutions.

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

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.

How to apply

Apply to Mathematics and choose Mathematical Finance 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.

Career

What can you do with a degree in Mathematical Finance?

Waterloo Mathematical Finance graduates often pursue careers in investment banking, financial analysis, and more. They typically work in financial institutions, investment companies, and more.