Program Overview

Program Overview

The Applied Mathematics - Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program is offered by the Faculty of Mathematics at the University of Waterloo. This program allows students to conduct mathematics-based research and generate new knowledge in a multidisciplinary environment.

Research Fields

The program offers research opportunities in the following areas:

• Control and Dynamical Systems
• Fluid Mechanics
• Mathematical Medicine and Biology
• Mathematical Physics
• Scientific Computing

Program Details

Department/School

The program is offered by the Department of Applied Mathematics.

Faculty

The program is part of the Faculty of Mathematics.

Admit Term(s)

Admission is available for the Fall (September - December), Winter (January - April), and Spring (May - August) terms.

Delivery Mode

The program is delivered on-campus.

Program Type

The program is a doctoral, research-based program.

Length of Program

The program is 48 months in length for full-time students.

Registration Option(s)

Students can register as full-time or part-time.

Study Option(s)

The program is available as a thesis-based program.

Application Deadlines

The application deadlines are:

• January 15 (for admission in September)
• June 1 (for admission in January of the following year)
• October 1 (for admission in May of the following year)

Admission Requirements

• Minimum grade point average: 78% or its equivalent.
• Evidence of potential for performing original research, typically demonstrated by successful completion of a Master's thesis in a mathematics-related discipline.
• In some cases, students enrolled in the MMath program (thesis) in applied mathematics may transfer to the PhD program without completing their MMath program.

Degree Requirements

Students should review the degree requirements in the Graduate Studies Academic Calendar, including the courses that can be anticipated as part of completing the degree.

Application Materials

• Resume
• Statement of interest (maximum 500 words)
• Program-specific questions (PSQ)
• Transcript(s)
• References (three, normally from academic sources)
• Proof of English language proficiency, if applicable (TOEFL 90, IELTS 7.0)

Tuition and Fees

Students should visit the graduate program tuition page on the Finance website to determine the tuition and incidental fees per term for their program. Additionally, they can review living costs and housing, including the PhD housing guarantee program for admitted students in fall 2026 and winter 2027. ```python