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 (2024/25) 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
Is software engineering dead? A Q&A with Dr. Mei Nagappan
"The large language models we have right now are far from being able to replace humans."
Ana Crisan receives $250k to develop collaborative AI model for cancer research
Princess Margaret Cancer Centre has awarded resources equivalent to $250,000 to Professor Ana Crisan through its Cancer Digital Intelligence team, supporting her research under the 2025–26 Grand Challenge: From AI Algorithm to Implementation.
In Memoriam: Dr. Ron Mullin (1936-2026)
Dr. Ronald Mullin, the first graduate of the University of Waterloo and a pioneering member of the Faculty of Mathematics, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 6th, 2026, in Cambridge, Ontario. He was 89.
Events
MUO Bubble Tea & Care Packages
The MUO's annual Bubble Tea event will be taking place on Wednesday, April 1st in the DC Fishbowl!
Boston baby grand piano donation ceremony
Join the dean, Jochen Koenemann, for a small ceremony in the MC 3rd floor walkway to SLC to recognize a meaningful and lasting contribution to our Math and wider Waterloo community—the donation of Boston baby grand piano by Professor Anita Layton.
Dean's Town Hall
Staff and faculty are invited to join Jochen Koenemann, Dean of the Faculty of Mathematics, to hear about staffing and financial updates.