As North America's only dedicated Faculty of Math, we are nationally and internationally recognized as one of the top schools for Mathematics and Computer Science.
With nearly $30 million in research funding (2019/20) and an alumni network of over 45,000 across more than 100 countries, our students, faculty, and graduates continue to push the boundaries of research to discover new ways to harness the power of mathematics, computer science, and statistics.
News
Waterloo ranks sixth in Putnam Competition
The University of Waterloo’s team was ranked sixth in the 85th Annual William Lowell Putnam Mathematical Competition (the Putnam), the most prestigious undergraduate mathematics competition in North America.
DeepSearch uses deep learning to identify proteins
Peptide identification is a core challenge in proteomics, the study of proteins, their structure and functions.
In Memoriam: Ian McGee
Dr. Ian James McGee, a professor emeritus of Applied Mathematics at the University of Waterloo, died on February 19, 2025. He was 87.
Events
Queer Film Series
Join us for a free monthly film series focusing on films with queer themes, characters, and stories. Open to everyone on campus!
Dean's Town Hall - Staff Event
Staff are invited to join Mark Giesbrecht, Dean of the Faculty of Mathematics, along with Christiane Lemieux, Associate Dean Operations and Academic, to discuss updates about the budget and the Faculty's financial situation.
Grad Class Send-off 2025
The Faculty of Mathematics invites graduating students to join us at this celebratory event, hosted in honour of your accomplishments. Enjoy an evening of delicious food, receive a keepsake gift, make memories, and hear inspirational speeches by the Dean of Mathematics, Mark Giesbrecht and Math alumni.
Celebrate before you graduate!