Get a degree that counts

If you love numbers, symbols, and equations, we talk your language. At Waterloo — the world's largest centre for education in mathematics and computer science — we offer more than 300 different math courses.

After first year, you'll focus on one of the majors listed below. Depending on which one you choose, you can gain two years of paid work experience through Waterloo's co-op program, the largest of its kind in North America, or fast track your degree by choosing the regular system of study.

When you graduate, you’ll have all kinds of career options. Mathematics is the foundation of many fields of study, such as commerce, computing, engineering, and science — and essential for asking many fundamental questions about how our world works.

First faculty of mathematics in North America

Available as a co-op and regular program

Waterloo is an international leader in mathematics

Mathematics admission requirements

Ontario students: six Grade 12 U and/or M courses including Advanced Functions

Calculus and Vectors

Any 4U English

One other 4U course Recommended course: Grade 11 U Introduction to Computer Science Admission averages: Individual selection from the high 80s

Complete the Admission Information Form once you've applied. Not studying in Ontario? Search our admission requirements.

We strongly encourage you to participate in the Canadian Senior Mathematics Contest and/or the Euclid Mathematics Contest to enhance your admissions status. To be considered for entrance scholarships in the Faculty of Mathematics, you must write one or both of the contests. If you complete both contests, we'll use the results of the contest in which you performed best.

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Majors

Choose one of 14 majors at the end of first year.

Apply directly to this program on your application

Offered by the Faculty of Mathematics

Select from 14 majors within your Bachelor of Mathematics

Co-op = relevant paid work experience By alternating school terms and paid co-op work terms throughout your degree, you can explore new career areas and types of employers as your career interests evolve. Sample co-op job titles Actuarial analyst

Data scientist

Developer

Instructial support assistant

QA analyst

Research assistant

Software developer

Web developer Sample co-op employers Bank of Montreal

CIBC/Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce

KGS Research

London Life Insurance Company

Scotiabank

Sheridan College

Sun Life Financial

TD Bank Group

What can you do with a degree in Mathematics? Waterloo Mathematics graduates often pursue careers in software development, consulting, and more. They typically work in banks, insurance companies, and research companies. Recent graduates Software Test Specialist – Magnet Forensics

Associate, Consulting & Deals – PwC

Software Developer – Latitude Geographics

Internal Auditor – Treasury Board Secretariat

Project Reporting Analyst – Bruce Power

Programmer Analyst – Hospital for Sick Children

Senior Developer – Shopify Plus Learn about the future of careers in math, coding, and data.

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