The Mike and Ophelia Lazaridis Quantum-Nano Centre, home to the Institute for Quantum Computing and the Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology, located on Waterloo's main campus.
Delve into the interdisciplinary with the Master of Mathematics in Computer Science with a specialization in quantum information.
Offered through an interdisciplinary program with the Institute of Quantum Computing (IQC), you will apply theories from computer science to understand and use properties from the quantum world. Learn about and engage in world-leading research in quantum information through a wide range of advanced research projects and advanced courses on the foundations, applications and implementation of quantum information processing.
As an MMath student, you will receive a strong and broad foundation in quantum information science, coupled with knowledge and expertise from your home program to prepare you for diverse careers in academia, multinational companies, governments and start-ups, or further graduate studies and research leading towards a PhD.
Program highlights
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The Cheriton School of Computer Science has been ranked number one nationally four years in a row based on program and research reputation according to the Maclean’s 2024 university rankings.
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Learn from internationally acclaimed researchers.
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Access research-intensive lab spaces.
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Opportunities to publish your work and present at top conferences.
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Own your work. Waterloo’s intellectual property (IP) policy means that everything you create is yours to keep.
Program overview
Department/School: David R. Cheriton School of Computer Science
Faculty: Faculty of Mathematics
Admit term(s): Fall (September - December), Winter (January - April), Spring (May - August)
Delivery mode: On-campus
Program type: Collaborative, Master's, Research
Length of program: 24 months (full-time)
Registration option(s): Full-time, Part-time
Study option(s): Thesis
Application deadlines
- December 1 (for admission in September of the following year)
- June 1 (for admission in January of the following year)
- October 1 (for admission in May of the following year)
Supervisors
- Review the finding a supervisor resources.
- It is not required to find a supervisor before applying. However, students are advised to establish contact with potential supervisors before applying.
Admission requirements
- An honours bachelor degree in computer science or engineering (or equivalent degree) with at least a 78% standing.
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.
- Check out Waterloo's institutional thesis repository - UWspace to see recent submissions from the Cheriton School of Computer Science graduate students.
Application materials
- Resume
- Statement of interest
- A statement of maximum 500 words explaining your interest in and fit for the program you’re applying to, uploaded as a supporting document in the online application. Review the writing your personal statement resources for helpful tips and tricks on completion.
- 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.
- References
- Three references are required; at least two academic.
- Proof of English language proficiency, if applicable
- TOEFL 93 (writing 22, speaking 22), IELTS 6.5 (writing 6.0, speaking 6.5)
Tuition and fees
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Visit the graduate program tuition page on the Finance website to determine the tuition and incidental fees per term for your program.
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Review living costs and housing.
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Review the funding graduate school resources for graduate students.