knowledge through independent research and advanced study across both mathematics and quantum information.
Key Facts
Participants gain a strong foundation in the principles, applications, and implementation of quantum information processing while pursuing research within their chosen mathematical specialization. Through a combination of coursework, research projects, and mentorship, students learn to apply mathematical reasoning and advanced analytical methods to complex theoretical and real-world challenges. Graduates are prepared for careers in academia, finance, banking, national defence, government services, insurance, software, hardware, and other research-intensive sectors.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Algebraic Combinatorics
- Continuous Optimization
- Cryptography
- Discrete Optimization
- Graph Theory
- Quantum Computing
- Quantum Information Science
- Quantum Information Processing
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 90
- PTE Academic: 63
- IELTS: 7
Other requirements
General requirements
- A Master's degree in combinatorics and optimization, or in a closely related field, with a minimum 89% average in Master's level coursework.
- Completion of a master's thesis.
- It is essential that the application for admission into the PhD program contains evidence of research ability or potential.
- Students in the PhD program are regarded as being on probation during their first year in the Department, and their performance during this first year determines whether they are allowed to continue in the program.
- Applicants educated outside of Canada, including those from the United States, are recommended to submit scores from the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) subject test in mathematics. Neither the GRE general test nor the GRE subject test is required.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
- International: 15,060 AUD / year (≈ 14,792 CAD / year)
- Domestic: 4,679 AUD / year (≈ 4,596 CAD / year)
Living costs
Waterloo, Canada: 825-1,473 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
PhD scholarship opportunities are available for Combinatorics and Optimization - Quantum Information.
