Discover the math behind financial markets and put your superior math skills to the test. Interested in managing hedge funds, diving into derivatives, or building software for capital market clients. Join one of the most advanced undergrad financial programs in the world and hone your programming, math, and statistics skills. Offered jointly by the Department of Pure Mathematics and the Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science, Mathematical Finance is designed for students like you: someone who has elite mathematical abilities and wants to pursue a career in finance. You’ll take courses in corporate finance, quantitative risk management, mathematical analysis, and statistical forecasting. Graduate with extensive mathematical training and a strong understanding of financial markets then take your career to the next level with some of the world’s most influential institutions.
Which department am I in?
Faculty of Mathematics
Study options
Full Time
(5 Years)
Tuition fees
CAD$61,000.00 (36,99,436)
per year
Residence fee-Traditional Double Room Fall 8758, Spring 5847, Winter 5847
Start date
September 2027
Venue
Waterloo Main Campus
200 University Avenue West,
Waterloo,
Ontario,
N2L 3G1, Central Canada, Canada
Entry requirements
For international students
Applicants must have completed a Ontario high school diploma or equivalent. Ontario students: six Grade 12 U and/or M courses includingAdvanced Functions. Calculus and Vectors. Any 4U English. One other 4U course. Recommended course: Grade 11 U Introduction to Computer Science. Admission averages: Individual selection from the high 80s.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.