Program Overview

Combinatorics and Optimization - Master of Math (MMath)

The Master of Mathematics in Combinatorics and Optimization program seamlessly integrates the study of discrete structures and related algorithms through combinatorics, and their applications to real-world problems.

Program Overview

Department/School

The program is offered by the Department of Combinatorics and Optimization.

Faculty

The faculty offering the program is the Faculty of Mathematics.

Admit Term(s)

Admission terms are Fall (September - December), Winter (January - April), and Spring (May - August).

Delivery Mode

The program is delivered on-campus.

Program Type

The program type is Master's, Research.

Length of Program

The length of the program is 24 months (full-time).

Registration Option(s)

Registration options are Full-time and Part-time.

Study Option(s)

Study options are Thesis and Master's Research Paper.

Research Fields

• Algebraic Combinatorics
• Continuous Optimization
• Cryptography
• Discrete Optimization
• Graph Theory
• Quantum Computing

Application Deadlines

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

Admission Requirements

• A four-year honours bachelor degree or its equivalent in mathematics or in a closely related field with a 78% overall average or its equivalent for undergraduate work.
• Applicants educated outside of Canada, including those from the United States, are recommended to submit scores from the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) subject test in mathematics.

Degree Requirements

• Review the degree requirements in the Graduate Studies Academic Calendar, including the courses that you can anticipate taking as part of completing the degree.

Application Materials

• Statement of Interest: A statement of maximum 500 words explaining your interest in and fit for the program you’re applying to.
• Program-Specific Questions (PSQ): Questions specific to the program you’re applying to.
• Transcript(s)
• References: Three references are required, normally from academic sources.
• Proof of English Language Proficiency, if applicable: TOEFL 90 (writing 25, speaking 25), IELTS 7.0 (writing 6.5, speaking 6.5)

Tuition and Fees

• Visit the graduate program tuition page on the Finance website to determine the tuition and incidental fees per term for your program.
• Review living costs and housing.
• Review the funding graduate school resources for graduate students.