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The Department provides stimulating programs for MMath and PhD degrees, featuring a diverse selection of courses across pure mathematics. Students may also enroll in relevant courses from other university departments. Each graduate student collaborates closely with their supervisor to develop a research paper or thesis for their master's, while PhD candidates receive guidance for original research. Comprehensive financial support is available through teaching and research assistantships, along with internal scholarships. Waterloo's affordable living costs complement these opportunities. Programs are customized to individual student goals, with alumni pursuing careers as university professors, advanced mathematics researchers, or professionals in tech, education, and finance. Pure Mathematics graduates enjoy abundant intellectually fulfilling career paths.
Number theory explores integer properties, algebraic integer rings, and arithmetic structures like elliptic curves. This elegant mathematical discipline, rooted in ancient Greek scholarship, represents some of humanity's greatest intellectual accomplishments. At the University of Waterloo's Pure Mathematics department, seven faculty members specialize in number theory research.