Program Overview

Program Overview

The Master of Mathematics in Combinatorics and Optimization program seamlessly integrates the study of discrete structures and related algorithms through combinatorics, with their applications to real-world problems. With the co-op option, students spend one or more terms working in industry, gaining valuable insights and practical experience in a real workplace setting while completing requirements for their degree.

Research Fields

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

Program Details

Department/School

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

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 co-operative, master's, research program.

Length of Program

The program is 24 months in length for full-time students.

Registration Option(s)

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

Study Option(s)

The program offers thesis and master's research paper study options.

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 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

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

• Statement of Interest: A statement of maximum 500 words explaining interest in and fit for the program.
• Program-Specific Questions (PSQ): Questions specific to the program, completed through a form in the online application.
• 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

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, students should review living costs and housing, as well as funding graduate school resources for graduate students.