Bachelor Programme
Mathematics
Waterloo's Faculty of Mathematics, which offers more than 500 math courses, admits students to a common first year in mathematics and computer science before they pick one of 16 majors. Options range from Pure and Applied Mathematics, Statistics and Combinatorics and Optimization to Actuarial Science, Mathematical Finance, Biostatistics and Data Science. Depending on the major, students can follow the co-op stream for paid work experience or the regular stream to finish sooner.
University
University of Waterloo
Country
Canada
Level
Bachelor
Field
Mathematics
Duration
4 years (regular) or 5 years (co-op)
Language
English
Campus
Waterloo
Degree
Bachelor of Mathematics in one of 16 majors
Intake
September
Application Deadline
February 1, 2027 (documents and Admission Information Form due February 15, 2027)
Tuition Information
Estimated first-year tuition and incidental fees: CAD 62,000 for international students, CAD 10,000 for Canadian students from outside Ontario and CAD 9,000 for Ontario residents. Waterloo's estimate for two terms (eight months) based on fees for students starting in September 2026; books and supplies about CAD 1,500 extra. Co-op students also pay a co-op fee of CAD 836 per school term.
Admission Requirements
- Admission Information Form required (due February 15, 2027)
- Ontario: six Grade 12 U/M courses including Advanced Functions, Calculus and Vectors, any Grade 12 U English and one other 4U course; admission average: individual selection from the mid-80s (Grade 11 U Introduction to Computer Science recommended)
- IB: HL Mathematics Analysis and Approaches (minimum 6) and HL or SL English A; total 30 (IB diploma with at least three HL courses)
- Not studying in Ontario or IB? Waterloo's admission requirements tool lists the equivalent courses for other provinces and countries
- English language proof, if required (four most recent years of full-time study not in English): IELTS Academic 6.5 overall (6.5 writing and speaking, 6.0 reading and listening), TOEFL iBT 4.5 overall with 5 in writing and speaking (90 overall with 25/25 for tests before January 21, 2026), PTE Academic 63 (65 writing and speaking) or Duolingo 120 (125 Literacy and Production), due by the document deadline