Overview

Successful applicants will have an outstanding academic record, breadth of knowledge in computer science, and strong letters of recommendation.

Features

Computer Science - Quantum Information PhD applicants at University of Waterloo may be admitted into the Master of Mathematics (MMath) program.

Like all MMath students, they will have the option to transfer into the PhD program before completing the master's thesis if their performance warrants.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Software Engineering

Programming Languages

Hardware and Software Systems

Algorithms and Complexity

Scientific and Symbolic Computing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-05-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

PTE Academic

63

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TOEFL^® IBT

93

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Computer Sciences Human Computer Interaction View 4 other PhDs in Human Computer Interaction in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

PTE Academic

63

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TOEFL^® IBT

93

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Master's degree in Computer Science with a 78% average.
Student with an undergraduate degree in Computer Science may apply for admission directly to the PhD program. Successful applicants will have an outstanding academic record, breadth of knowledge in computer science, and strong letters of recommendation.
PhD applicants may be admitted into the Master of Mathematics (MMath) program. Like all MMath students, they will have the option to transfer into the PhD program before completing the master's thesis if their performance warrants.

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Tuition Fee

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International

14792 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7396 CAD per semester during 48 months.
National

4508 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2254 CAD per semester during 48 months.

Living costs for Waterloo

810 - 1447 CAD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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