Applied Mathematics (Aeronautics) - Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

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Mathematics 3 (M3) building on Waterloo's main campus

Conduct mathematics-based research and generate new knowledge in a multidisciplinary environment while tackling challenges facing the future of aviation, aerospace and space with the PhD in Applied Mathematics Collaborative Aeronautics program.

At North America’s only dedicated Faculty of Mathematics and the #1 school in Canada for mathematics and computer science, you’ll connect theoretical advances and innovative mathematics to develop novel solutions to the pressing problems facing today’s world.  

Through a combination of coursework and original research, you’ll learn cutting-edge applications of mathematical theory in a broad range of fundamental and applied sciences. Along with developing expertise in your area of mathematics research, you’ll complete aeronautical training with Collaborative Aeronautics Program students from other fields, strengthening your interdisciplinary skills to apply your research towards impactful solutions.

With the competitive edge provided by mentorship through the Faculty’s connections around the world, you’ll be prepared to pursue a career in academia, government or industry.

Learn more about the Collaborative Aeronautics program →

Program overview

Department/School: Applied Mathematics
Faculty: Faculty of Mathematics
Admit term(s): Fall (September - December), Winter (January - April), Spring (May - August)
Delivery mode: On-campus
Program type: Collaborative, Doctoral, Research
Length of program: 48 months (full-time)
Registration option(s): Full-time, Part-time
Study option(s): Thesis

Application deadlines

  • 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)

Key contacts

amgrad@uwaterloo.ca

Supervisors

Admission requirements

  • Minimum grade point average: 78% or its equivalent.
  • It is absolutely essential that the application for admission into the program contain evidence of potential for performing original research. This should be provided by successful completion of a master's thesis in a mathematics-related discipline.
  • In some circumstances a student enrolled in the MMath program may transfer to the PhD program without completing their MMath program.

Degree requirements

Application materials

  • Resume

  • Program-specific questions (PSQ)
    • These are questions specific to the program you’re applying to. They can be viewed once you’ve started an application and are 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