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SchoolGraduate Studies at University of Waterloo
LocationWaterloo, ON, Canada
School TypeGraduate School
School SizeFull-time Undergraduate: 20,800
Full-time Graduate: 3,400
DegreeDoctorate
Honours
Co-op
Length
Entry Grade (%)*
Prerequisites
Prerequisites Notes
  • A Master's degree in Computer Science with a 78% average.
  • The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General test is required of all applicants to the School of Computer Science, who have not completed a 4 year undergraduate degree at a North American
  • University where English is the primary language of instruction.
  • Student with an undergraduate degree in Computer Science may apply for admission directly to the PhD program. Successful applicants will have an outstanding academic record, breadth of knowledge in computer science, and strong letters of recommendation.
  • PhD applicants may be admitted into the Master of Mathematics (MMath) program. Like all MMath students, they will have the option to transfer into the PhD program before completing the master's thesis if their performance warrants.
  • Cost

    This cost estimate represents the tuition for the first year.
    Scholarships
    DescriptionThe Cheriton School of Computer Science is named for David R. Cheriton, who earned his PhD in Computer Science in 1978, and made a transformational gift to the School in 2005. It has become the largest academic concentration of Computer Science researchers in Canada. Discover our latest achievements by following our news and events.
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