PhD in Combinatorics and Optimization is a doctorate in Horticulture and Crop Science programme offered by University of Waterloo in Waterloo, Canada. The programme runs for 48 months, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 7,396 per semester.
Also offered as: Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree
At a glance
Degree:Doctorate
Field:Horticulture and Crop Science
Duration: 48 months
Delivery: On Campus
International tuition: CAD 7,396 / semester
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Last checked September 2026 · Source: uwaterloo.ca ·
Program details
Overview
The PhD in Combinatorics and Optimization at the University of Waterloo is a thesis-based doctoral program offered by the Department of Combinatorics and Optimization in the Faculty of Mathematics. Research in the department spans six fields: algebraic combinatorics, combinatorial and discrete optimization, continuous optimization, cryptography, graph theory, and quantum computing, integrating discrete structures and algorithms with real-world applications. The program runs full-time over a nominal 48 months, is delivered on-campus, and admits students each September, January and May. Applicants require a master's degree in combinatorics and optimization or a closely related field, including completion of a master's thesis, with a minimum 89% average in master's-level coursework; the GRE is optional for applicants educated outside Canada. Applicants whose prior education was not in English must demonstrate English proficiency through an accepted test. Graduates are prepared for research careers in academia, industry and government.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:89.00 / %
Admission Requirements: Admission requires a master's degree in combinatorics and optimization or in a closely related field, including completion of a master's thesis, with a minimum 89% average in master's-level coursework. The GRE is optional for applicants educated outside Canada. Applicants whose primary language of instruction was not English must demonstrate proficiency through an accepted test; TOEFL iBT and IELTS Academic are accepted.
