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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 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 degree, while PhD candidates receive guidance for conducting original research. Financial assistance is available through teaching and research assistantships, along with internal scholarships and awards. Waterloo offers an affordable cost of living, and all programs are customized to meet students' individual goals. Alumni often pursue careers as university mathematics professors, while others use their advanced mathematical training for applied studies. Graduates also find opportunities in the tech sector, education (high school or college level), and business—especially finance. Pure Mathematics graduates enjoy abundant intellectually fulfilling career prospects.
The Geometry & Topology research group at the University of Waterloo is a dynamic and growing team. We host regular seminars, specialized graduate courses, visiting scholars, and postdoctoral researchers. If you're considering graduate studies or postdoctoral work in geometry and topology at Waterloo.