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The Department provides stimulating programs for MMath and PhD degrees, featuring a comprehensive selection of pure mathematics courses. Students may also enroll in related courses from other university departments. Each graduate collaborates closely with their advisor to develop a master's research paper or thesis, while PhD candidates receive guidance for conducting original research. Financial assistance is available through teaching and research assistantships, along with university scholarships. Waterloo offers an affordable living environment. Programs are customized to align with students' goals and aspirations. Alumni often pursue careers as mathematics professors, while others apply their advanced mathematical training in fields like computer science, education, or finance. Pure Mathematics graduates enjoy abundant opportunities for fulfilling professional paths.
Waterloo's Geometry & Topology research group is dynamic and growing, hosting regular seminars, specialized graduate courses, visiting scholars, and postdoctoral researchers. Those considering graduate studies or postdoctoral positions in geometry and topology at Waterloo are encouraged to explore these opportunities