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Master of Pure Mathematics

Waterloo, Canada
1 year
English
On campus
Master

About the program

The Doctor of Philosophy in Pure Mathematics is offered by the Department of Mathematical Sciences in the College of Sciences and Humanities at Kent State University.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (3): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Demonstrate core knowledge in Pure Mathematics. Apply relevant methods and tools to academic or professional problems. Communicate findings clearly and work responsibly in individual and collaborative settings.

Career outcomes

Research Scientist
Postsecondary Lecturer
Research Fellow
Policy or Industry Researcher
Academic Program Specialist

Curriculum

Minimum 90 credit hours. Catalogue course list includes &
Abstract Algebra I
Functions of a Real Variable I
Functions of a Complex Variable I
Dissertation I. The programme offers thesis or dissertation credits.

Entry requirements

Academic

Four-year honours bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a related field with a minimum average that varies by programme (commonly 75% to 78%
At least 75% overall is the published institutional minimum)
Programme-specific documents (statement
References
Résumé) and
For thesis programmes
Research fit with a supervisor.

Accepted academic background

Four-year Honours Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field, Program-specific documents (statement, References, Work samples), Supervisor/research fit for thesis programs

Language tests

IELTS 7.0
TOEFL iBT 4.5
PTE Academic 63
Cambridge 185
Institutional test EFAS 75%
IELTS 7

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Bachelor's Degree Certificate
English Language Test Results

How to apply

Review the graduate programme admission criteria and application dates. Complete the online graduate application on the official university website. Upload the required academic qualifications and programme-specific supporting documents. Provide evidence of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Submit the completed application and await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$26,130, $26,130 CAD
Application fee	$150 CAD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Waterloo
Faculty or school	Faculty of Mathematics
Department	Pure Mathematics
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	Full-time,Fixed
Post-study stay	3
Scholarship note	Research graduate students may qualify for Waterloo graduate awards and international funding, subject to the specific award, discipline and applicant conditions.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 1 year.