Program Overview

Program Overview

The department offers programs leading to the Ph.D. in Mathematics, Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics, the M.S. in Mathematics, and the M.S. in Applied Mathematics. We also participate in interdisciplinary programs in Information Assurance, Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, Human Computer Interaction and Ecology and Evolutionary Biology.

Degrees Offered

• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
• Master of Science (M.S.)

Time to Earn a Degree

• Median time to earn the doctorate: 5.0 years
• Median time to earn the master’s: 1.8 years

Research Areas

The faculty has especially strong, active research groups in:

• partial differential equations
• applied mathematics
• stochastic processes
• functional analysis
• combinatorics
• algebra
• control theory
• mathematical biology

Scholarships and Awards

Scholarships and grants are available. Graduate students are also eligible to earn annual departmental awards recognizing academic excellence.

Learning Goals

• Master core areas of Applied Mathematics (MS, PhD)
• Achieve in-depth knowledge in a chosen subfield of Applied Mathematics (PhD)
• Perform original research in a chosen subfield that advances Applied Mathematics (PhD)
• Demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate mathematical concepts and research results (MS, PhD)

Admission Requirements

Graduate College Requirements

• 4 year Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)
• Academic Records/Transcripts
• Minimum 3.0 GPA (Program may alter requirement.)
• Proof of English Proficiency

Program Specific Requirements

• Statement of Purpose
• TOEFL Speak Minimum -- 20 (for non-native speakers)
• Program Requires GRE: No
• Program Requires GMAT: No
• Program Will Review Without TOEFL or IELTS: No

International Requirements

• Financial Statement
• Application English Proficiency Minimum:
  • TOEFL Paper (PBT) 550
  • TOEFL Internet (iBT) 79
  • IELTS 7
  • PTE 53
  • Duolingo 115

Application Details

• Application Deadlines: February 1 for fall admission
• This program is open to domestic and international students.