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Combinatorics & Optimization

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Tuition CAD 24,830 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 6,420 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree Master
Duration 24 months
Deadline 2001-03-18
Delivery On-campus
Location Waterloo, Canada
Language English

Program Overview

The Combinatorics & Optimization at University of Waterloo is a Master programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Combinatorics & Optimization programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Canada and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 7
  5. Tuition: CAD 24,830 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 6,420 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  6. Location: Waterloo, Canada

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Combinatorics & Optimization programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Algebraic Combinatorics
  2. Continuous Optimization
  3. Cryptography
  4. Discrete Optimization
  5. Graph Theory
  6. Quantum Computing

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

There are many factors taken into consideration during the review process. Most importantly, your previous academic record - courses taken, degree(s) received, overall standing, etc. Other factors include: reference letters, research area, supervisor availability, funding availability and lab space, etc. The University of Waterloo, Senate Graduate and Research Council (SGRC) establishes the minimum admission requirements common to all students. These requirements can be found in the Graduate Studies Academic Calendar \xc2\x96 General Admission.)
  • 90 overall
  • 25 writing
  • 25 speaking
For a full list of accepted examinations and scores, see our ELP accepted examinations and required scores chart.

English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

CAD 24,830 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 6,420 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Tuition fees: CAD 24,830 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 6,420 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 7

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of Waterloo directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

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Waterloo, Canada

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Application Information
  • Application Deadline 2001-03-18
  • Start Date 2018-09-18
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months
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