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Overview of the Application Procedure

Welcome to the MIT Mathematics Graduate Admissions page. This page explains the application process in general. For complete details, go to the on-line application which is available mid-September to December. These instructions are repeated there.

MIT admits students starting in the Fall term of each year only. Admission is to the PhD program only; there is no Masters program. There is no separate application for financial support; all admitted students are offered support.

Submitting GRE scores is entirely optional: We will accept scores if submitted (and are most interested in the Math Subject test result, if any) but it will not hurt your application if not included.

To apply, follow these steps:

Fill out the on-line application by 23:59, EST, December 15.

You will be submitting:

• Field(s) of interest
• Personal information/addresses
• International student data
• Three or more names and e-mail addresses of letter writers
• Educational and work history, including IELTS/TOEFL scores (preferably from this year), and honors
• Grades in math/science/engineering courses and overall
• Statement of objectives
• Outside financial support and potential outside support
• Credit/debit card payment of $75
• The Math department requires applicants to upload an electronic copy of undergraduate transcripts. Hard copies of official transcripts are not required at the time of application.

Arrange for submission of (official reports only)

• Letters of recommendation
• For international students, IELTS (or TOEFL iBT)

We recommend that before November 15 you notify your letter writers that you will be needing evaluations from them, so that they have time to prepare them and submit them by December 15. Once you have submitted your on-line application, instructions to your letter writers will be generated for you. You are responsible for making sure that your letter writers have copies of these instructions.

You self-reported your grades in step 1, but we require an official transcript for all admitted students. If/when we request this, arrange for an official copy of your college transcript to be sent to:

Academic Services, Room 2-110 Dept of Mathematics, MIT 77 Massachusetts Ave. Cambridge MA 02139-4307 USA

TOEFL reporting codes Institution code: MIT = 3514 Mathematics Department code: 72

International Students

IELTS is the English language proficiency test we prefer, but we also accept the TOEFL iBT . (On the other hand, we generally do not accept the TOEFL PBT.) To have IELTS results reported, indicate "Mathematics Department, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)" on your IELTS test application; no code or address is needed. To have TOEFL iBT results reported, use the codes above (3514 for MIT, and 72 for Mathematics).

If you are an international student, you should take the IELTS (or TOEFL iBT) by December 31. If you will receive an undergraduate degree from an English-language university in an English-speaking country after attending it for at least three years, then the Math Department will waive the English language proficiency test requirement.

Paper Forms

If for some reason, you are unable to use the on-line system, you may use paper forms. But note that on-line documents allow us to consider your application more quickly and conveniently. Your letter writers may also use paper forms, if necessary.

Please address questions about the application process to [email protected] . You can find more information about MIT graduate admissions in general at the MIT Graduate Admissions site .

Computational Science and Engineering

Students with primary interest in Computational Science may also consider applying to the interdisciplinary Computational Science and Engineering (CSE) program, with which the Mathematics Department is affiliated. For more information, see https://oge.mit.edu/programs/computational-science-and-engineering-phd/ .

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Almost all of our graduate students have financial assistance in the form of Teaching Assistantships or Fellowships, awarded on a competitive basis. Purdue University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Women and minority students are especially encouraged to apply .

You must apply via the electronic application. More information on how to apply to Purdue Graduate School . The deadline for applications is January 15.  Students who wish to be considered for a fellowship need to apply by January 1st. 

Application Requirements

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• A Statement of Purpose and Resume should be submitted with the electronic application.
• Recommendation letters should be submitted electronically
• The Graduate School application fee is $60 (U.S. dollars) for domestic applicants and $75 (U.S. dollars) for international applicants.

Other Requirements

• Applicants are not required to submit GRE scores.
• You must possess a minimum of a 3.0/4.0 GPA (A=4.0) from your most recently conferred undergraduate, graduate, or professional degree in order to be admitted.
• You must upload to the online application transcript(s) and/or academic document(s) for every institution of higher education you attended. If a transcript is not in English, you must upload an English translation certified by the college or university which issued it. You will need to provide official transcripts and/or academic records at the request of the graduate program or if you are admitted and choose to enroll. For more information, please see https://www.purdue.edu/gradschool/admissions/how-to-apply/apply-transcripts.html

Offical transcripts in sealed envelopes can be sent by the applicant directly to the department at the address given below.

For International Students:

International applicants whose native language is not English are required to provide proof of English proficiency for admission.

Official TOEFL scores are required through paper-based test or Internet-based test.  Scores must be less than two years old at the time the recommendation for admission is received at the Graduate School (Institution Code 1631, Dept Code 72).

The minimum Internet-Based Test (iBT) scores required for admission are the following:

• Speaking 18
• Listening 14

The Graduate School accepts IELTS (Academic Module) and IELTS Indicator* English proficiency test scores. 

Minimum IELTS Scores Required with an overall score of 6.5:

• Reading 6.5
• Listening 6.0
• Speaking 6.0
• Writing 5.5

The Graduate School accepts the Duolingo English test.  Minimum Duolingo English Test required by the Graduate School for admission is a total of 115 and 115 on each sub score.  Please request to have your results submitted to: Purdue University Graduate School.

Supporting documents should be sent to:

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Doctoral Admissions

PhD applicants are expected to be prepared to enter our required coursework or more advanced classes.

Preparation typically includes coursework in abstract algebra, analysis, and topology as well as their immediate prerequisites of linear algebra, and advanced calculus. Our admissions committee is also looking at applicants fit for our diverse and collaborative program.

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All Doctoral Applicants for Fall 2023 have received the final admissions decision on their applications. The below is information for the Fall 2024 Doctoral Application.

Tuition and funding

• The PhD program is fully funded.
• Most of our students are funded through graduate assistantships, typically in the form of a teaching assistantship.
• Funding offers are renewable for up to six years. 

Tuition and benefits

We do not utilize the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score as part of the admissions process. Submitted GRE Scores, general or subject, will not be reviewed. 

How to apply

Apply online using the Graduate School admissions system to create and complete the application. All application materials must be submitted through the electronic system.

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Application fee waivers

• We do not directly offer  application fee  waivers. 
• We encourage domestic applicants to apply through the  FreeApp program  offered by the Big Ten Academic Alliance. 
• Applicants who are members of the Math Alliance and are participating in the  F-GAP program  should contact the Graduate Program Coordinator ( [email protected] ) with a copy of their letter to have the associated fee waiver applied.

Required application materials

+ list of advanced mathematics courses, list of advanced mathematics courses.

In the “Mathematics” section of the application, upload a table listing the advanced mathematics courses you have taken. If you are in the process of completing your current degree, please include the courses you are taking and plan to take as you finish your degree. The information in this list is in addition to the information on your transcripts. Include any study you have completed outside of the classroom.

• ​​These are courses beyond calculus, and introductory linear algebra.
• It is expected that applicants will be prepared to enter our 8000 level coursework . Typically this means year-long courses in both abstract algebra and rigorous analysis. 

Table format

+ transcripts, transcripts.

Upload  unofficial transcripts or academic records  in the “Academic History” section of the application. 

• We are looking for transcripts from institutions where degree-seeking coursework has been completed. 
• Official transcripts are not required. If you are admitted and choose to matriculate you will be asked to submit official records before enrolling at the University of Minnesota.

+ Proof of English language proficiency

Proof of english language proficiency.

International applicants must provide proof of English language proficiency unless coursework has been completed in a  designated country . Domestic applicants whose first language is not English must provide proof of English language proficiency.

Unofficial test scores are to be uploaded in the “Test Scores” section of the application. Your application will be reviewed as complete with your self reported, unofficial, test scores. Official Scores will be processed by the Graduate Admissions Office throughout the admissions process. The School of Mathematics has the same access as you to see if these scores have been received.

• The TOEFL iBT is the preferred examination for assessing English Language Proficiency. 
• We expect scores to be in line with the minimum scores for admission found on the Graduate School's website with a preference for a speaking score of at least 23. 
• Official English language proficiency must be submitted to the Graduate School following the instructions on the  Admissions Website .

+ Statements

Upload in the “Materials” section of the application.

Required Personal Statement

The personal statement is what gives us the best sense of you as a Mathematician. The prompts below were developed by our admissions committee to give applicants a sense of what they are looking for in this statement. Using the prompts is recommended but not required.

• How you came to the field of mathematics.
• What course's subject matter piqued your interest.
• Any mathematical research you have done.
• If you know the area of math you want to specialize in, discuss how you arrived at that (Note: We do not expect applicants to our graduate programs to have specific research interests upon admission. Our students typically develop their research interests as they complete their introductory coursework).
• Why are you applying to the University of Minnesota?
• Why do you want to continue your Education in Mathematics?
• Tell us about any extracurricular activities that support engagement with mathematics or science within your community.
• We also encourage all applicants to write about a challenge that they have encountered and how they persevered through it or overcame it.
• Why a Master’s at the University of Minnesota?
• If you are applying for one of our emphasis areas, Industrial and Applied Mathematics or Math Education, specify how your goals for furthering your education align with the emphasis you are applying to.

Recommended Diversity Statement

The School of Mathematics recommends that all applicants provide a diversity statement with their application. Supporting the development of a diverse student body is central to the University of Minnesota's mission. This mission is enacted by the inclusion of academically excellent students with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and/or a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. Please write a statement that identifies the distinctive characteristics and/or life experiences that you would bring to your graduate program and how that could contribute to the education and enhanced perspective of fellow students at the University of Minnesota.

We recommend that applicants who are U.S. citizens and identify as an underrepresented minority in the field of Mathematics look at the statement prompts on the Diversity of Views and Experiences (DOVE) Fellowship website and address these in their diversity statements, as we will be nominating eligible applicants for this award.

+ Curriculum vitae (CV)

Curriculum vitae (cv).

A CV is a detailed document that highlights your professional and academic history. Please include: 

• Work experience
• Achievements and awards
• Scholarships or grants you’ve earned
• Research projects and publications of your work 

+ Three letters of recommendation

Three letters of recommendation.

• Add three recommenders to the “Recommendations” section of the Application. Typically these recommenders are mathematicians you've been involved with in advanced coursework or research projects.
• Only letters from those listed by the applicant on the application will be accepted. 

Letter writers will receive an email from the application system ( [email protected] ) with instructions on uploading their letters. If recommenders have difficulty with the application system, they should reach out to the Graduate Program Coordinator ( [email protected] ) for assistance.

+ Optional application materials

Optional application materials.

• Publications and articles may be uploaded under the Other Materials section of the Materials tab of the application.

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Department of Mathematics

How to apply.

• The deadline for applications for Autumn 2024, is December 4, 2023.
• The (general and advanced) GRE tests are no longer accepted. Please do not submit these scores.

To apply, you will need to complete the online application form .

In addition to answering all questions on the form, you must also use the form to submit the following documents. The admissions committee will not formally consider your application until all of the materials listed below have been received.

• Original transcripts and official translations from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended
• Mathematics Subject GRE score - is not required and should not be submitted.
• The general GRE score is not required and should not be submitted.
• At least three letters of recommendation
• TOEFL or IELTS scores if necessary (see below)
• $90 nonrefundable application fee

The deadline for completed and submitted applications is December 4th  for admission to the PhD program beginning in the following Fall quarter. Note that we do not allow students to begin in the middle of the academic year.

The admissions committee generally finishes making decisions by March 31. As soon as a decision on your application has been made, you will be notified either by email or first class mail or airmail (for foreign applicants).

Below are some more specific comments about each of the required documents.

Transcripts

Applicants who have attended international institutions whose transcripts are in a language other than English must upload those transcripts or certified attestations of study with certified English translations. Both the original transcript and the certified translations must be uploaded to your online application.

If you are admitted and accept our offer, we will require you to have an official transcript sent to our office from the Registrar's offices at any schools you have attended. Applicants to the University of Chicago's graduate programs are expected to be enrolled in or have completed a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university. Official transcripts showing proof that you have received your baccalaureate degree and date conferred will be required before your Autumn classes begin. We reserve the right to revoke the offer of admission if there are any unexplained discrepancies.

Statement of Purpose

This is an opportunity for you to explain the reasons behind your desire to pursue graduate study in mathematics. You may wish to discuss any relevant facts about your education or experience with mathematics which are not apparent in the other material you submit, the kind of mathematics you find interesting or wish to pursue in graduate school, and what you plan to do after obtaining a Ph.D.

Letters of Recommendation

Letters of recommendation are received through our online application system. These should be written by people who know your work well, and can judge your potential for success in graduate study. Recommenders who can offer a detailed and candid assessment of your qualifications and motivation for graduate study are preferred.

GRE/Mathematics Subject Test is not required and should not be submitted.

Applicants should take the mathematics subject test early. Please consult the GRE website for testing dates, and select dates which will provide results in time for the application deadline.

Please note that for the mathematics subject test, our institution code is 1832, and the department code is 0703 for Math.

TOEFL or IELTS

Applicants who do not meet the waiver criteria here  must submit proof of English language proficiency. Only the TOEFL iBT or IELTS Academic tests are accepted as proof of proficiency. The Department of Mathematics requires a minimum TOEFL score of 90 overall, and a minimum IELTS scores of 7.0 overall.

For the TOEFL, our institution code is 1832 and the department code is 72.

Please visit the UChicagoGRAD website for more about proof of English language proficiency.

Application Fee

The application fee is $90. The University of Chicago does not refund or defer application fees. If you feel that you may be eligible for an application fee waiver, please look for the application waiver link online and follow the instructions. If you are applying for an application fee waiver, do not submit the application fee online. If your waiver is denied, you will be required to pay the fee online. Waivers cannot be granted to foreign applicants. Applications will not be considered without the appropriate fee.

Financial Aid

All students who are offered admission will also be offered a full financial aid award which includes a full tuition scholarship and a living stipend. Enrolling in a program of study includes additional costs beyond the tuition  listed here . For a full list of direct and indirect expenses associated with the cost of attendance, please visit the  Cost of Attendance  page of the Graduate Financial Aid Office website.  There are no teaching duties during the first year. Financial aid is guaranteed to admitted students for up to five years, subject to satisfactory academic performance and satisfactory performance as a teacher. Aside from the Financial Data Form included with the online application, no special financial aid form or GAPFAS application is necessary.

Questions? Email [email protected] .

In addition, the department offers a separate Master of Science in Financial Mathematics. Please contact Meredith Hajinazarian, [email protected] for further information, 773-702-1902.

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Graduate Program: Welcome

Questions about the graduate program, dear prospective graduate student,.

Thank you for your interest in the Northwestern graduate program in mathematics. Our program aims to develop graduate students into productive research mathematicians. We offer the benefits of an internationally-renowned faculty together with the close-knit collegiality of a small department. Our extremely low student-faculty ratio, small class size, and close interactions among students and faculty allow us to give you individualized, expert attention that would be hard to find at a larger school.

Our department has research strength in many areas of mathematics, including (but not limited to!) algebra, algebraic topology, differential equations, probability, dynamical systems and ergodic theory, homotopy theory, mathematical physics, number theory and representation theory. Students with a particular interest in one of these fields, or with a general interest in mathematics, are likely to have their intellectual needs satisfied by our program. Students with a very specific mathematical interest not mentioned above should closely review the  research interests of our faculty .

A large majority of students who matriculate at Northwestern graduate with a Ph.D. in mathematics, and most graduates go on to postdoctorate research positions in academia. These students typically go on to careers in academia. As long as they remain in good standing, students receive stipend support and full health coverage from the department for this whole period, with fellowship support in the first and fifth year, and as a teaching assistant otherwise. The first year of graduate study is usually spent taking courses and preparing for the preliminary examination at the end of the year.

While there is no "typical" graduate-school application, students with excellent grades and recommendations from mathematicians who know them well have a clear advantage in the admissions process.

If you are thinking of applying, please review the  deadlines and other application policies.

Northwestern is set in a beautiful, tree-lined campus along the lake in Evanston, Illinois. The suburb of Evanston is a pleasant college town with nice walks, lakefront beaches, and plenty of cafes. At the same time, it is adjacent to the city of Chicago, and is connected to the city's cultural attractions by both subway (or "el") and commuter trains.

We look forward to your continued interest in our program.

The Director of Graduate Studies

Ph.D. Program Overview

Description.

The graduate program in the field of mathematics at Cornell leads to the Ph.D. degree, which takes most students five to six years of graduate study to complete. One feature that makes the program at Cornell particularly attractive is the broad range of  interests of the faculty . The department has outstanding groups in the areas of algebra, algebraic geometry,  analysis, applied mathematics, combinatorics, dynamical systems, geometry, logic, Lie groups, number theory, probability, and topology. The field also maintains close ties with distinguished graduate programs in the fields of  applied mathematics ,  computer science ,  operations research , and  statistics .

Core Courses

A normal course load for a beginning graduate student is three courses per term. 

There are no qualifying exams, but the program requires that all students pass four courses to be selected from the six core courses. First-year students are allowed to place out of some (possibly, all) of the core courses. In order to place out of a course, students should contact the faculty member who is teaching the course during the current academic year, and that faculty member will make a decision. The minimum passing grade for the core courses is B-; no grade is assigned for placing out of a core course.

At least two core courses should be taken (or placed out) by the end of the first year. At least four core courses should be taken (or placed out) by the end of the second year (cumulative). These time requirements can be waived for students with health problems or other significant non-academic problems. They can be also waived for students who take time-consuming courses in another area (for example, CS) and who have strong support from a faculty; requests from such students should be made before the beginning of the spring semester. 

The core courses  are distributed among three main areas: analysis, algebra and topology/geometry. A student must pass at least one course from each group. All entering graduate students are encouraged to eventually take all six core courses with the option of an S/U grade for two of them. 

The six core courses are:

MATH 6110, Real Analysis

MATH 6120, Complex Analysis

MATH 6310, Algebra 1

MATH 6320, Algebra 2

MATH 6510, Introductory Algebraic Topology

MATH 6520, Differentiable Manifolds.

Students who are not ready to take some of the core courses may take MATH 4130-4140, Introduction to Analysis, and/or MATH 4330-4340, Introduction to Algebra, which are the honors versions of our core undergraduate courses.

"What is...?" Seminar

The "What Is...?" Seminar is a series of talks given by faculty in the graduate field of Mathematics. Speakers are selected by an organizing committee of graduate students. The goal of the seminar is to aid students in finding advisors.

Schedule for the "What Is...?" seminar

Special Committee

The Cornell Graduate School requires that every student selects a special committee (in particular, a thesis adviser, who is the chair or the committee) by the end of the third semester.

The emphasis in the Graduate School at Cornell is on individualized instruction and training for independent investigation. There are very few formal requirements and each student develops a program in conjunction with his or her special committee, which consists of three faculty members, some of which may be chosen from outside the field of mathematics. 

Entering students are not assigned special committees. Such students may contact any of the members on the Advising Committee if they have questions or need advice.

Current Advising Committee

Analysis / Probability / Dynamical Systems / Logic: Lionel Levine Geometry / Topology / Combinatorics: Kathryn Mann Probability / Statistics:  Philippe Sosoe Applied Mathematics Liaison: Richard Rand

Admission to Candidacy

To be admitted formally to candidacy for the Ph.D. degree, the student must pass the oral admission to candidacy examination or A exam. This must be completed before the beginning of the student's fourth year. Upon passing the A exam, the student will be awarded (at his/her request) an M.S. degree without thesis.

The admission to candidacy examination is given to determine if the student is “ready to begin work on a thesis.” The content and methods of examination are agreed on by the student and his/her special committee before the examination. The student must be prepared to answer questions on the proposed area of research, and to pass the exam, he/she must demonstrate expertise beyond just mastery of basic mathematics covered in the core graduate courses. 

To receive an advanced degree a student must fulfill the residence requirements of the Graduate School. One unit of residence is granted for successful completion of one semester of full-time study, as judged by the chair of the special committee. The Ph.D. program requires a minimum of six residence units. This is not a difficult requirement to satisfy since the program generally takes five to six years to complete. A student who has done graduate work at another institution may petition to transfer residence credit but may not receive more than two such credits.

The candidate must write a thesis that represents creative work and contains original results in that area. The research is carried on independently by the candidate under the supervision of the chairperson of the special committee. By the time of the oral admission to candidacy examination, the candidate should have selected as chairperson of the committee the faculty member who will supervise the research. When the thesis is completed, the student presents his/her results at the thesis defense or B Exam. All doctoral students take a Final Examination (the B Exam, which is the oral defense of the dissertation) upon completion of all requirements for the degree, no earlier than one month before completion of the minimum registration requirement.

Masters Degree in the Minor Field

Ph.D. students in the field of mathematics may earn a Special Master's of Science in Computer Science. Interested students must apply to the Graduate School using a form available for this purpose. To be eligible for this degree, the student must have a member representing the minor field on the special committee and pass the A-exam in the major field. The rules and the specific requirements for each master's program are explained on the referenced page.

Cornell will award at most one master's degree to any student. In particular, a student awarded a master's degree in a minor field will not be eligible for a master's degree in the major field.

Graduate Student Funding

Funding commitments made at the time of admission to the Ph.D. program are typically for a period of five years. Support in the sixth year is available by application, as needed. Support in the seventh year is only available by request from an advisor, and dependent on the availability of teaching lines. Following a policy from the Cornell Graduate School, students who require more than seven years to complete their degree shall not be funded as teaching assistants after the 14th semester.

Special Requests

Students who have special requests should first discuss them with their Ph.D. advisor (or with a field member with whom they work, if they don't have an advisor yet). If the advisor (or field faculty) supports the request, then it should be sent to the Director of Graduate Studies.  

Department of Mathematics

Applying to the graduate program.

To apply, you will need to complete the online application form .

In addition to answering all questions on the form, you must also use the form to submit the following documents. The admissions committee will not formally consider your application until all of the materials listed below have been received.

• Original transcripts and official translations from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended
• General GRE score
• Mathematics Subject GRE score
• At least three letters of recommendation
• TOEFL or IELTS scores (international applicants only)
• $90 nonrefundable application fee

The deadline for completed and submitted applications is December 15 for admission to the PhD program beginning in the following Fall quarter. Note that we do not allow students to begin in the middle of the academic year.

The admissions committee generally finishes making decisions by March 31. As soon as a decision on your application has been made, you will be notified either by email or first class mail or airmail (for foreign applicants).

Below are some more specific comments about each of the required documents.

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Applicants who have attended international institutions whose transcripts are in a language other than English must upload those transcripts or certified attestations of study with certified English translations. Both the original transcript and the certified translations must be uploaded to your online application.

If you are admitted and accept our offer, we will require you to have an official transcript sent to our office from the Registrar's offices at any schools you have attended. Applicants to the University of Chicago's graduate programs are expected to be enrolled in or have completed a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university. Official transcripts showing proof that you have received your baccalaureate degree and date conferred will be required before your Autumn classes begin. We reserve the right to revoke the offer of admission if there are any unexplained discrepancies.

Statement of Purpose

This is an opportunity for you to explain the reasons behind your desire to pursue graduate study in mathematics. You may wish to discuss any relevant facts about your education or experience with mathematics which are not apparent in the other material you submit, the kind of mathematics you find interesting or wish to pursue in graduate school, and what you plan to do after obtaining a Ph.D.

Letters of Recommendation

Letters of recommendation are received through our online application system. These should be written by people who know your work well, and can judge your potential for success in graduate study. Recommenders who can offer a detailed and candid assessment of your qualifications and motivation for graduate study are preferred.

Applicants should take both the general and the mathematics subject tests early. Please consult the GRE website for testing dates, and select dates which will provide results in time for the application deadline.

Please note that for the GRE's, our institution code is 1832, and the department code is 0703 for Math.

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The TOEFL or IELTS is required of all foreign applicants. Exceptions are made for students who are citizens of English-speaking countries (Canada, UK, Australia, etc.), and for foreign students who will receive a degree from an English-speaking university. The Mathematics Department requires an official copy of your TOEFL or IELTS scores if your native language is not English or if you have not completed more than one year of study in a U.S. college or university within the last five years. TOEFL and IELTS scores are valid for two years only.

Applicants whose first or native language is not English must demonstrate an adequate command of both spoken and written English, and they are required to submit English proficiency test scores as part of their application. We recognize the internet-based test (iBT) of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Applicants whose total score on the four-part TOEFL falls below 90, or score on IELTS falls below 7, will not normally be admitted. TOEFL and IELTS scores are valid for two years only.

For the TOEFL, our institution code is 1832 and the department code is 72.

Please visit the Office of International Affairs website for more about the University's TOEFL and IELTS requirements.

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The application fee is $90. The University of Chicago does not refund or defer application fees. If you feel that you may be eligible for an application fee waiver, please look for the application waiver link online and follow the instructions. If you are applying for an application fee waiver, do not submit the application fee online. If your waiver is denied, you will be required to pay the fee online. Waivers cannot be granted to foreign applicants. Applications will not be considered without the appropriate fee.

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All students who are offered admission will also be offered a full financial aid award which includes a full tuition scholarship and a living stipend. There are no teaching duties during the first year. Financial aid is guaranteed to admitted students for up to five years, subject to satisfactory academic performance and satisfactory performance as a teacher. Aside from the Financial Data Form included with the online application, no special financial aid form or GAPFAS application is necessary.

Questions? Email [email protected] .

In addition, the department offers a separate Master of Science in Financial Mathematics. Please contact Meredith Muir, [email protected] for further information, 773-702-1902.

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Autumn 2024 PhD  Application Deadline:    

5 december 2023.

Application now closed for our PhD Program

The mathematics  PhD program accepts applications for Autumn Semester admission only. The deadline for Regular Applications is 5 December. The deadline for  Standby Applications  is 28 January 2024. See Application Instructions for details. Our department has about 80 active graduate faculty on the Columbus and regional campuses, with virtually every area of mathematics represented in our program. You can find an overview of our  admission process  and  support opportunities below.

The MAQRM program (actuarial science) accepts applications for both Autumn and Spring Semester admission. The deadline for Spring admission for international students is November 1, and for domestic students is November 28. The deadline for Autumn admission for both domestic and international students is April 1 . 

To learn about our graduate program, see the  Graduate Program Prospectus (with Faculty Research List) [pdf] or our Research page or the following links.

Note about the Application Fee

The Ohio State University charges a non-refundable fee of 60 USD for domestic applicants and 70 USD for international applicants. PhD applicants with financial need may apply for a fee waiver via our department's   fee waiver request form , which opens on October 1st. The fee waiver request must be completed prior to submitting the graduate program application and no later than 30 November 2023 .

All admitted PhD students are offered a Graduate Teaching Associateships (GTA) during the academic year. GTAs are renewable assuming satisfactory academic progress.

Incoming students with strong academic records may be selected for university or departmental fellowships, which include full support without teaching duties. In addition, continuing students may apply for several types of semester-long departmental fellowships as well as travel support. Our doctoral students regularly compete for and win prestigious awards given by the OSU Graduate School for outstanding scholarly accomplishment.

All Graduate Associateships and Fellowships come with a competitive stipend, full tuition waiver, and full health insurance subsidy. Summer support is currently offered to the majority of students requesting it. See the Financial Support page for more details. 

MAQRM students are not supported by this process and must provide or obtain their own funding. Financial aid inquiries can be directed to  OSU's Office of Student Financial Aid .

Admission Process and Numbers

We typically receive between 350 and 400 applications for the PhD program each year. Our recruitment target for an incoming class is usually around 20-27 new PhDs. The admission process starts with a pre-screening of the files by the chairs of the admission committee based on basic data such as performance in core courses, general academic background, test scores, and brief inspections of letters. The graduate admissions committee then reviews about 150 files in greater depth, split over several rounds and groups. This review typically leads to the admission of around 75-85 students to the PhD program, as well as the creation of an ordered wait-list.

For MAQRM we receive up to 50 applications per year. The number of admitted MAQRM applicants may vary based on the size and qualifications of the applicant pool.

A summary of the expected preparations and admission criteria for our programs can be found on the   PhD program  page and the  MAQRM program page. 

Review of PhD applications begins shortly after the December deadline. We expect to make a first round of admissions in early January, and a second round of admissions in mid-February. At that time we also hope to upgrade some financial offers to previously admitted students. In addition, an ordered wait-list is issued sometime in March and maintained until April 15. 

Please be aware that information about admission results on public forums (such as Grad Cafe and Mathematicsgre.com) are often not reliable and postings there may be entirely fabricated. If you have questions about where we are in our admissions cycle please feel free to contact us directly.  

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The OSU Department of Mathematics is committed to providing an inclusive and supportive community for students of every race, gender, religion, ethnicity, national origin, and sexual orientation. We are a program group member of the National Math Alliance  dedicated to enhancing diversity in the scientific community. We are also committed to providing an accessible education for students with disabilities.

Information on support resources and multicultural organizations for graduate students can be found on our College's  Diversity in Graduate Studies  site. 

Eligible U.S. students are strongly encouraged to apply for the   Discovery Scholars Program  and  GEM Fellowship . Please note the mid-November application deadline.

Information on accommodations for students with disabilities can be found via our Student Life Disability Services  office.

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The PhD Program The Ph.D. program of the Harvard Department of Mathematics is designed to help motivated students develop their understanding and enjoyment of mathematics. Enjoyment and understanding of the subject, as well as enthusiasm in teaching it, are greater when one is actively thinking about mathematics in one’s own way. For this reason, a Ph.D. dissertation involving some original research is a fundamental part of the program. The stages in this program may be described as follows:

• Acquiring a broad basic knowledge of mathematics on which to build a future mathematical culture and more detailed knowledge of a field of specialization.
• Choosing a field of specialization within mathematics and obtaining enough knowledge of this specialized field to arrive at the point of current thinking.
• Making a first original contribution to mathematics within this chosen special area.

Students are expected to take the initiative in pacing themselves through the Ph.D. program. In theory, a future research mathematician should be able to go through all three stages with the help of only a good library. In practice, many of the more subtle aspects of mathematics, such as a sense of taste or relative importance and feeling for a particular subject, are primarily communicated by personal contact. In addition, it is not at all trivial to find one’s way through the ever-burgeoning literature of mathematics, and one can go through the stages outlined above with much less lost motion if one has some access to a group of older and more experienced mathematicians who can guide one’s reading, supplement it with seminars and courses, and evaluate one’s first attempts at research. The presence of other graduate students of comparable ability and level of enthusiasm is also very helpful.

University Requirements

The University requires a minimum of two years of academic residence (16 half-courses) for the Ph.D. degree. On the other hand, five years in residence is the maximum usually allowed by the department. Most students complete the Ph.D. in four or five years. Please review the program requirements timeline .

There is no prescribed set of course requirements, but students are required to register and enroll in four courses each term to maintain full-time status with the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences.

Qualifying Exam

The department gives the qualifying examination at the beginning of the fall and spring terms. The qualifying examination covers algebra, algebraic geometry, algebraic topology, complex analysis, differential geometry, and real analysis. Students are required to take the exam at the beginning of the first term. More details about the qualifying exams can be found here .

Students are expected to pass the qualifying exam before the end of their second year. After passing the qualifying exam students are expected to find a Ph.D. dissertation advisor.

Minor Thesis

The minor thesis is complementary to the qualifying exam. In the course of mathematical research, students will inevitably encounter areas in which they have gaps in knowledge. The minor thesis is an exercise in confronting those gaps to learn what is necessary to understand a specific area of math. Students choose a topic outside their area of expertise and, working independently, learns it well and produces a written exposition of the subject.

The topic is selected in consultation with a faculty member, other than the student’s Ph.D. dissertation advisor, chosen by the student. The topic should not be in the area of the student’s Ph.D. dissertation. For example, students working in number theory might do a minor thesis in analysis or geometry. At the end of three weeks time (four if teaching), students submit to the faculty member a written account of the subject and are prepared to answer questions on the topic.

The minor thesis must be completed before the start of the third year in residence.

Language Exam

Mathematics is an international subject in which the principal languages are English, French, German, and Russian. Almost all important work is published in one of these four languages. Accordingly, students are required to demonstrate the ability to read mathematics in French, German, or Russian by passing a two-hour, written language examination. Students are asked to translate one page of mathematics into English with the help of a dictionary. Students may request to substitute the Italian language exam if it is relevant to their area of mathematics. The language requirement should be fulfilled by the end of the second year. For more information on the graduate program requirements, a timeline can be viewed at here .

Non-native English speakers who have received a Bachelor’s degree in mathematics from an institution where classes are taught in a language other than English may request to waive the language requirement.

Upon completion of the language exam and eight upper-level math courses, students can apply for a continuing Master’s Degree.

Teaching Requirement

Most research mathematicians are also university teachers. In preparation for this role, all students are required to participate in the department’s teaching apprenticeship program and to complete two semesters of classroom teaching experience, usually as a teaching fellow. During the teaching apprenticeship, students are paired with a member of the department’s teaching staff. Students attend some of the advisor’s classes and then prepare (with help) and present their own class, which will be videotaped. Apprentices will receive feedback both from the advisor and from members of the class.

Teaching fellows are responsible for teaching calculus to a class of about 25 undergraduates. They meet with their class three hours a week. They have a course assistant (an advanced undergraduate) to grade homework and to take a weekly problem session. Usually, there are several classes following the same syllabus and with common exams. A course head (a member of the department teaching staff) coordinates the various classes following the same syllabus and is available to advise teaching fellows. Other teaching options are available: graduate course assistantships for advanced math courses and tutorials for advanced undergraduate math concentrators.

Final Stages

How students proceed through the second and third stages of the program varies considerably among individuals. While preparing for the qualifying examination or immediately after, students should begin taking more advanced courses to help with choosing a field of specialization. Unless prepared to work independently, students should choose a field that falls within the interests of a member of the faculty who is willing to serve as dissertation advisor. Members of the faculty vary in the way that they go about dissertation supervision; some faculty members expect more initiative and independence than others and some variation in how busy they are with current advisees. Students should consider their own advising needs as well as the faculty member’s field when choosing an advisor. Students must take the initiative to ask a professor if she or he will act as a dissertation advisor. Students having difficulty deciding under whom to work, may want to spend a term reading under the direction of two or more faculty members simultaneously. The sooner students choose an advisor, the sooner they can begin research. Students should have a provisional advisor by the second year.

It is important to keep in mind that there is no technique for teaching students to have ideas. All that faculty can do is to provide an ambiance in which one’s nascent abilities and insights can blossom. Ph.D. dissertations vary enormously in quality, from hard exercises to highly original advances. Many good research mathematicians begin very slowly, and their dissertations and first few papers could be of minor interest. The ideal attitude is: (1) a love of the subject for its own sake, accompanied by inquisitiveness about things which aren’t known; and (2) a somewhat fatalistic attitude concerning “creative ability” and recognition that hard work is, in the end, much more important.

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Applications for Fall 2024 admission are due by Wednesday,  December 13, 2023 .  Submission of the General and Math Subject GRE exams are both optional.

• For questions about the application process and requirements (including the GRE and TOEFL), or the online application, consult the The Graduate School's list of  Frequently Asked Questions .  If your answer is not addressed there, you can contact The Graduate School from the FAQ page.
• Applications to the program are administered by the Graduate School (not the Math Department) and all logistical questions should be directed there (eg: whether or not materials have been received and added to your file). See the Graduate School's  Admissions FAQs , especially "Can I update my application after I submit it?" and send email to grad-admissions-center at duke edu if appropriate.
• The Math Director of Graduate Studies (DGS) can answer questions about academic aspects of the program.  (You will find answers to many common questions on the math department website.)  Email [email protected] .
• An application fee waiver may be available to you if you meet certain criteria set out by The Graduate School. To request a fee waiver for your Duke Graduate School application, you will first need to have an application in progress. The fee waiver option is built into the application system. For more information about fee waivers please visit the Graduate School webpage . Please be aware that the Mathematics Department does not have fee waivers and all waiver requests should be through the application portal. 

Please note that the department has neither a Masters program, nor a separate track for students primarily interested in teaching.

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Admission to the PhD program is based on primarily on academic records, letters of recommendation, and a personal statement. Application materials for the fall of 2024 must be received by December 15, 202`3. However, applicants who wish to be considered for the Vivien Thomas Scholars Initiative must submit their application by December 1, 2023. Preliminary admissions decisions will be made in January 2024. All applicants will be notified of the admissions committee’s decision by email.

The Department of Mathematics values diversity among its members, is committed to building a diverse intellectual community, and strongly encourages applications from all interested parties.

Via the online application , applicants should submit:

• A Statement of Purpose
• An optional Personal Statement
• Transcripts from all institutions attended
• Three letters of recommendation
• Official TOEFL scores (if English is not your first language)

Submission of GRE Math subject scores is optional. The department views GRE Math subject scores as useful information. For applications which do not include these scores, more weight will be placed on the other elements of the application. Applicants who choose to self-report a GRE Math Subject score need not send an official score report at time of application; we will request verification only if you are accepted to the program.

The required Statement of Purpose discusses your academic interests, objectives, and preparation. The optional Personal Statement describes your personal background, and helps us create a more holistic understanding of you as an applicant. If you wish you may also discuss your personal background in the Statement of Purpose (e.g. if you have already written a single essay addressing both topics), instead of submitting separate statements.

Application fee waivers are available based on financial need and/or participation in certain programs .

No application materials should be mailed to the department. All application materials are processed by the Graduate Admissions Office.

Senior Academic Program Coordinator 410-516-4178 [email protected]

Undergraduate Background

The following is an example of what the math department would consider a good background for a student coming out of a four-year undergraduate program at a college or university in the U.S. (assuming a semester system):

• Calculus in one variable (two semesters, or AP credits)
• Multivariable Calculus (one semester)
• Linear Algebra (one semester)
• Complex analysis (one semester)
• Real analysis (two semesters)
• Abstract algebra (two semesters)
• Point-set topology (one semester)

Many admitted students have taken upper-level undergraduate mathematics courses or graduate courses. Nevertheless, the department does admit very promising students whose preparation falls a little short of the above model. In such cases, we strongly recommend that the student start to close the gap over the summer, before arriving for the start of the fall semester.

Financial Support    

Students admitted to the PhD program receive full tuition fellowships and teaching assistantships. Teaching assistant salaries for the 2023–2024 academic year are $34,000. Students making satisfactory progress can expect to be supported for six years. Exceptional applicants are considered for supplementary fellowships of $6,000 each year for three years.

Students from underrepresented groups may be eligible for other university-wide supplemental fellowships . Summer teaching is available for students seeking extra income.

We recognize that it can be financially burdensome to relocate to a new city to attend a PhD program. Students who are accepted to PhD programs at JHU can apply to receive a $1,500 need-based grant to offset the costs of relocating to JHU. These grants provide funding to a portion of incoming students who, without this money, may otherwise not be able to afford to relocate to JHU for their PhD program. This is not a merit-based grant. Applications will be evaluated solely based on financial need. Find out how to apply for the grant .

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English Proficiency: Johns Hopkins University requires students to have adequate English proficiency for their course of study. Students must be able to read, speak, and write English fluently upon their arrival at the university. Applicants whose native language is not English must submit proof of their proficiency in English before they can be offered admission and before a visa certificate can be issued. Proficiency can be demonstrated by submitting results from either the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the IELTS . Johns Hopkins prefers a minimum score of 100 on the TOEFL or a Band Score of 7 on the IELTS. Results should be sent to Johns Hopkins directly by TOEFL or IELTS. Applicants taking the IELTS must additionally upload a copy of their score through the application system. However, do not send the student copy or a photocopy of the TOEFL.

Vivien Thomas PhD Scholars

The  Vivien Thomas Scholars Initiative (VTSI ) is an endowed fellowship program at Johns Hopkins for STEM PhD students. It provides full tuition, stipend, benefits, targeted mentoring, and professional development. Students who have attended a historically black college and university or other minority serving institution for undergraduate study are eligible.

There is no additional application. To be considered for the VTSI, all components of the PhD application, including supplemental components, special VSTI questions, and letters of recommendation must be completed by  December 1, 2023 , even if the program deadline is later.

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Degree requirements.

A candidate for the Ph.D. degree in mathematics must fulfill a number of different departmental requirements .

NYU Shanghai Ph.D. Track

The Ph.D. program also offers students the opportunity to pursue their study and research with Mathematics faculty based at NYU Shanghai. With this opportunity, students generally complete their coursework in New York City before moving full-time to Shanghai for their dissertation research. For more information, please visit the  NYU Shanghai Ph.D. page .

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Applied Math (Math Biology, Scientific Computing, Physical Applied Math, etc.)

Additional information for students interested in studying applied math is available here .

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The Written Comprehensive Examination

The examination tests the basic knowledge required for any serious mathematical study. It consists of the three following sections: Advanced Calculus, Complex Variables, and Linear Algebra. The examination is given on three consecutive days, twice a year, in early September and early January. Each section is allotted three hours and is written at the level of a good undergraduate course. Samples of previous examinations are available in the departmental office. Cooperative preparation is encouraged, as it is for all examinations. In the fall term, the Department offers a workshop, taught by an advanced Teaching Assistant, to help students prepare for the written examinations.

Entering students with a solid preparation are encouraged to consider taking the examination in their first year of full-time study. All students must take the examinations in order to be allowed to register for coursework beyond 36 points of credit; it is recommended that students attempt to take the examinations well before this deadline. Graduate Assistants are required to take the examinations during their first year of study.

For further details, consult the page on the written comprehensive exams .

The Oral Preliminary Examination

This examination is usually (but not invariably) taken after two years of full-time study. The purpose of the examination is to determine if the candidate has acquired sufficient mathematical knowledge and maturity to commence a dissertation. The phrase "mathematical knowledge" is intended to convey rather broad acquaintance with the basic facts of mathematical life, with emphasis on a good understanding of the simplest interesting examples. In particular, highly technical or abstract material is inappropriate, as is the rote reproduction of information. What the examiners look for is something a little different and less easy to quantify. It is conveyed in part by the word "maturity." This means some idea of how mathematics hangs together; the ability to think a little on one's feet; some appreciation of what is natural and important, and what is artificial. The point is that the ability to do successful research depends on more than formal learning, and it is part of the examiners' task to assess these less tangible aspects of the candidate's preparation.

The orals are comprised of a general section and a special section, each lasting one hour, and are conducted by two different panels of three faculty members. The examination takes place three times a year: fall, mid-winter and late spring. Cooperative preparation of often helpful and is encouraged. The general section consists of five topics, one of which may be chosen freely. The other four topics are determined by field of interest, but often turn out to be standard: complex variables, real variables, ordinary differential equations, and partial differential equations. Here, the level of knowledge that is expected is equivalent to that of a one or two term course of the kind Courant normally presents. A brochure containing the most common questions on the general oral examination, edited by Courant students, is available at the Department Office.

The special section is usually devoted to a single topic at a more advanced level and extent of knowledge. The precise content is negotiated with the candidate's faculty advisor. Normally, the chosen topic will have a direct bearing on the candidate's Ph.D. dissertation.

All students must take the oral examinations in order to be allowed to register for coursework beyond 60 points of credit. It is recommended that students attempt the examinations well before this deadline.

The Dissertation Defense

The oral defense is the final examination on the student's dissertation. The defense is conducted by a panel of five faculty members (including the student's advisor) and generally lasts one to two hours. The candidate presents his/her work to a mixed audience, some expert in the student's topic, some not. Often, this presentation is followed by a question-and-answer period and mutual discussion of related material and directions for future work.

Summer Internships and Employment

The Department encourages Ph.D. students at any stage of their studies, including the very early stage, to seek summer employment opportunities at various government and industry facilities. In the past few years, Courant students have taken summer internships at the National Institute of Health, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and NASA, as well as Wall Street firms. Such opportunities can greatly expand students' understanding of the mathematical sciences, offer them possible areas of interest for thesis research, and enhance their career options. The Director of Graduate Studies and members of the faculty (and in particular the students' academic advisors) can assist students in finding appropriate summer employment.

Mentoring and Grievance Policy

For detailed information, consult the page on the Mentoring and Grievance Policy .

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Information about spending a term at the Courant Institute's Department of Mathematics as a visiting doctoral student is available on the Visitor Programs  page.

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Application information.

• The deadline for the application for admission to Autumn 2024 has passed.
• Applications are not accepted after the deadline.
• The application for admission to Autumn 2025 will open by October 2024 and the deadline will be in early December 2024. 
• Applications are accepted for admission to the Autumn quarter only.
• Applications are accepted to the PhD program only.
• The department does not offer admission to a Master’s degree program to applicants from outside Stanford or current Stanford graduate students.

For current Stanford undergraduate students only:  The department accepts applications to the Coterminal Master’s degree program. Please see the  Coterminal Master’s Degree page for more information.

• Please read the Steps for Applying section below.

The Department of Mathematics recognizes that the Supreme Court issued a ruling in June 2023 about the consideration of certain types of demographic information as part of an admission review. All applications submitted during upcoming application cycles will be reviewed in conformance with that decision.

The Department of Mathematics welcomes graduate applications from individuals with a broad range of life experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds who would contribute to our community of scholars. Review of applications is holistic and individualized, considering each applicant’s academic record and accomplishments, letters of recommendation, and admissions essays in order to understand how an applicant’s life experiences have shaped their past and potential contributions to their field.

Contact Information

• Before contacting the department, read the information on this page, including the Frequently Asked Questions at the bottom of this page. 
• Before contacting the department, read the information on the  University Graduate Admissions website .
• Please do not contact the department to check if your application materials are complete. Instead, you may  Visit Your Status Page  to check your application status. 
• Only if your question is not answered on this page or the pages mentioned above, please send an email to: mathgradadmissions [at] stanford.edu (mathgradadmissions[at]stanford[dot]edu) .

Steps for Applying

• Review all information and instructions on this page. Read through the Frequently Asked Questions at the bottom of this page.
• Review the information and instructions on the University Graduate Admissions website .
• Submit your application online. Make sure you have all required items listed below. The link to the online application is on the  University Graduate Admissions website .
• Have ETS send your official test scores to Stanford University (if applicable, see below).

Required Items:

Statement of Purpose See the Graduate Admissions page on statements for more information.

• Soft copy of unofficial transcripts/academic records for every post-secondary institution where you were previously or are currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program. See the Graduate Admissions page on transcripts for transcript requirements and the  Minimum Education Requirements .
• Names and contact information of your recommenders, minimum of 3, maximum of 4. Your recommenders will receive an email with instructions for submitting their letters online after you enter their information in the application. The admissions committee will start their review shortly after the deadline so ask your recommenders to submit their letters by the application deadline so they will be included in the review.  See the Graduate Admissions page on recommendations for more information.
• This is required of applicants whose first language is not English. If your first language is not English, you may be eligible for an exemption or a waiver. Review the  TOEFL information on the University Graduate Admissions website  for more information including exemption and waiver information.
• The Department is not able to provide fee waivers. Please see the link above for the available fee waivers and how to submit a request. Requests are due 2 weeks before the application deadline. 

Optional Item:

• GRE Mathematics Subject Test Score ( Submitting the score is optional and your application will not be negatively impacted if you do not submit the score.)

Items that are NOT required:

• GRE General Test Scores (Not required or accepted as part of the application.)
• Official transcripts (If you are offered admission to Stanford and accept the offer, you will be required to submit official transcripts at that time.)
• Please  do not  upload research papers to the online application. Instead, please ensure that you have a letter of recommendation that addresses your papers, and/or provide a short description of the paper in your statement of purpose. You may also include a link to your papers in your statement of purpose if you would like.

Fellowship Opportunities

Students in the PhD program who make satisfactory progress are fully funded for five years. Funding sources include department fellowships, teaching assistantships and research assistantships.

In addition, applicants are encouraged to apply for fellowships outside the department. See below for some of the opportunities available, including some of the fellowships received by our students in recent years.

Join dozens of  Stanford School of Humanities and Sciences students  who gain valuable leadership skills in a multidisciplinary, multicultural community as  Knight-Hennessy Scholars  (KHS). KHS admits up to 100 select applicants each year from across Stanford’s seven graduate schools, and delivers engaging experiences that prepare them to be visionary, courageous, and collaborative leaders ready to address complex global challenges. As a scholar, you join a distinguished cohort, participate in up to three years of leadership programming, and receive full funding for up to three years of your PhD studies at Stanford. Candidates of any country may apply. KHS applicants must have earned their first undergraduate degree within the last seven years, and must apply to both a Stanford graduate program and to KHS. Stanford PhD students may also apply to KHS during their first year of PhD enrollment. If you aspire to be a leader in your field, we invite you to apply. The KHS application deadline is October 11, 2023. Learn more about  KHS admission .

The  National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate (NDSEG) Fellowships  are awarded to applicants who will pursue a doctoral degree in, or closely related to, an area of DoD interest within fifteen disciplines including mathematics.

The  Hertz Graduate Fellowship Award  supports graduate students working towards the Ph.D. degree in the applied physical, biological and engineering sciences including mathematics.

The   NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program  recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students in NSF-supported science, technology, engineering, and mathematics disciplines who are pursuing research-based Master’s and doctoral degrees at accredited United States institutions.

Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) Scholarships  provide financial support for studies in a master’s or doctoral program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Graduate Program Questions

For non-Stanford applicants, the Mathematics Department offers admission to the PhD program only.

Please see the Explore Graduate Programs page for other departments that offer a Master's degree.

Both pure and applied mathematics can be studied. There is no separate applied mathematics program. See the  Research Areas page  for information about areas of faculty research.

Five years is the typical amount of time it takes to complete the program. See the  PhD Program page  for the timeline of progression through the degree.

All admitted PhD students who make satisfactory progress are fully funded for five years. Funding sources include department fellowships, teaching assistantships and research assistantships.

In addition, applicants are encouraged to apply for fellowships outside the department. See the Fellowships Opportunities section above for some of the opportunities available, including some of the fellowships received by our students in recent years.

Application Questions 

We are not able to accommodate prospective applicant visits. Please review the information on our website and on the University Graduate Admissions website which should answer almost all questions about the application process and our program. If there are specific questions that are not answered on our website please email them to mathgradadmissions [at] stanford.edu (mathgradadmissions[at]stanford[dot]edu) .

No, we do not accept late applications.

A committee of several math faculty members reads the files. The composition of the committee varies each year.

By and large, we like to see that you are eager to learn and can handle difficult mathematics. In most cases, this is evidenced by taking and doing well in advanced math courses (admitted students usually have close to perfect GPAs in math courses), as well as having close interaction with faculty who can testify to this.

If you are applying from a school from which we rarely get applicants, it is helpful if some of your recommenders can compare you to others who have gone on to comparable math graduate schools.

Although you’re certainly welcome to include letters from faculty mentors about research experience, we don’t expect you to have such experience or to have attended an REU.

Unfortunately the admissions committee doesn't have the time that would be needed to look at research papers in any detail. Instead, please ensure that you have a letter of recommendation that addresses your paper(s). If you wish, include a weblink to the paper(s) in your statement of purpose.

Although we do not formally require an undergraduate degree in math, we do expect you to have a math background that is comparable to it. In such cases, please explain your experience carefully in your statement of purpose.

Applicants must hold, or expect to hold before enrollment at Stanford, a bachelor’s degree from a U.S. college or university accredited by a regional accrediting association. 

Applicants from institutions outside the U.S. must hold the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor’s degree from a college or university of recognized standing.

See the Minimum Education Requirements page on the Graduate Admissions website for full details.

Yes. The committee begins reviewing applications shortly after the application deadline so it's important to have all materials submitted by the deadline, including letters of recommendation. 

No. Your application will be reviewed with the transcripts you uploaded to the online application. We are not able to update the transcripts of applicants.

No. Students are admitted into the PhD program for Autumn quarter only.

ETS Exam and Score Questions

Submitting the GRE Mathematics subject score is optional and  your application will not be negatively impacted if you do not submit a score .

If you do submit a score, we do not have a cutoff. Most admitted applicants who submit scores have a GRE Mathematics subject score of above 800.

GRE Mathematics Subject scores are optional. You may still apply if you do not have a score to report and  your application will not be negatively impacted if you do not submit the score.

The TOEFL requirement is set by the University and is required for applicants whose first language is not English unless they qualify for an exemption or a waiver of the requirement. Please see the  University Graduate Admissions TOEFL information  to determine if you need to submit TOEFL scores or qualify for an exemption or waiver.

For complete TOEFL requirements please see the  University Graduate Admissions TOEFL information .

Official scores must be reported directly to Stanford from the Educational Testing Service (ETS). Stanford’s ETS institutional code is 4704. A department code is not necessary, but it is fine if you gave ETS a department code in addition to the institutional code.

Please see the ETS (Educational Testing Service) website ( www.ets.org ) for scoring information.

Your application will be reviewed with your self-reported scores until your official scores are received. The review of your application will not be affected by a delay in receiving official scores. 

Ideally you will have taken the exam before the application deadline so that you will be able to provide your self-reported scores on the application. If you do not know your scores before the application deadline, you can indicate your test date or a future test date on the application without listing your scores. You will then need to send your self-reported scores to mathgradadmissions [at] stanford.edu (mathgradadmissions[at]stanford[dot]edu) as soon as you know them so that they can be added to your application.

It is OK if the official scores arrive after the application deadline. 

Yes. You must submit a complete application and application materials each time you apply to the PhD program. This includes letters of recommendation, test scores, and transcripts.

Application Status Questions

Official scores are sent electronically to Stanford and matched to applicants’ records around once per week. If any identifying information on your ETS score report is different from your online application, your scores may not be matched to your record. As long as you self-reported your scores on your application, those will be used for the admissions committee's review and it will not adversely affect the review. Please do not contact the department to see if your official scores have been received.

Admission Decision Questions

Admission decisions are made between late January to late February.

We will notify all applicants via email once decisions have been made. Please do not contact the department to see if a decision has been made unless you haven’t heard by early March.

No, there is not a process to appeal the admissions committee's decision, it is final.

No, we are not able to provide individualized feedback to applicants. 

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Department of Mathematics

Graduate program.

Application deadline is December 15th, 2023.

Test requirements:

GRE Subject Test:         GRE Subject Math Test scores are OPTIONAL.

GRE General Test:      GRE General Test scores are OPTIONAL.  

TOEFL or IELTS:      Scores are REQUIRED (the link below contains answers to common questions on these exams including who has to take them).

Standardized Test Questions:       Yale Graduate School of Arts & Sciences

Fee waiver:  if you wish to apply to waive the application fee (105$) please apply for the waiver here:  Application Fees & Fee Waivers | Yale Graduate School of Arts & Sciences . We recommend to do this as early as possible and, at least, several days before the deadline of January 2, 2023. Please note that the department has no control over the waivers. 

Program in Applied Mathematics . Note that there is a separate program in Applied Mathematics. You cannot apply for both programs. Follow  Welcome | Applied Mathematics Program (yale.edu)  for the general information about that program  and  https://applied.math.yale.edu/graduate-program-0  for the information about admissions, requirements, etc.

Welcome to the Yale graduate program in Mathematics.

The transition from mathematics student to working mathematician depends on ability, hard work and independence, but also on community. Yale’s graduate program provides an excellent environment for this, and we are proud of the talented students who come here and the leading faculty with whom they learn the profession.

In their first two years, students focus on building their general knowledge and passing the qualifying exams , but are also encouraged to use the time to think about their areas of interest, work together to explore them, and begin making connections with faculty advisors. There are few formal requirements and this flexibility allows students to develop independence, formulating and following their own goals.

Mathematics, while requiring intense individual focus, also thrives on collaborative work. Students form study groups and seminars together, and also benefit from our excellent cohort of Gibbs Assistant Professors and other Postdoctoral Fellows, who are a source of fresh mathematical perspectives and camaraderie.

Research, and the contribution of new ideas and results to the body of mathematical knowledge, naturally form the main focus of the next few years, and typically students complete their PhD by the end of the 5th (sometimes 6th) year. During this time they also get to know the faculty better, and continue building intellectual and personal connections, horizontally across the discipline and through time to our shared intellectual history and tradition.

Teaching is an important component of our profession, and the department provides support and training to graduate students. Teaching assignments proceed from individual coaching to classroom teaching, with careful mentoring provided by our dedicated team of lecturers.  The Lang Lunch Seminar, in the second year, provides in-depth training to graduate students before they begin to lecture.

Director of Graduate Studies : Van Vu .

Inquiries concerning the graduate program in mathematics should be sent to Van Vu .

Registrar of Graduate Studies: TBA 

Some useful links:

• The mathematics department page in the Graduate School catalog.
• Graduate school homepage for general information.
• Admissions information from the graduate school.
• Mathematics Graduate Program Advising Guidelines

Math Nights! Join fellow MATH, CMOR, and STAT students for a math social hour. FREE FOOD INCLUDED!  7PM-9PM on Tuesdays, at Farnsworth Pavilion in the RMC. Organized by Rice AWM. All are welcome!

DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS

Application Procedure

Application deadline: january 5, 2024.

Late applications may be considered until April 15th, 2024. However, candidates who miss the initial deadline place themselves in a less competitive position.

How to apply to the mathematics graduate study program:

Students applying for admission to our graduate program are asked to submit the following.

1. Application Form:

A completed online application for admission.

2. Official Transcripts:

Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended should be sent to the Mathematics Department at the address given below. During the admissions process the use of unofficial transcripts is allowed (including photocopies or non-certified electronic copies). However, an acceptance letter, if offered, is provisional until we receive your official transcripts.

The University requires a minimum GPA of 3.0.

3. Recommendations:

Three letters of recommendation from faculty who are familiar with the applicant's scholastic and personal qualities.

Neither the GRE mathematics subject exam nor the GRE general exam are required. Rice’s central graduate school application may provide an entry field for including such a score, but applicants may leave this blank as the mathematics department will not use them in their admission decisions.

• Rice will grant fee waivers to graduates of Texas schools, and will waive application fees for doctoral applicants who are graduates of institutions in Texas and bordering states.
• For more details, read the full announcement from Rice’s Public Affairs Office: here.

5. Statement of Purpose:

Applicants must submit a statement of purpose of between 2-4 pages in length. This statement should explain why the applicant is a good fit for the program as well as possible research interests and professional goals.

6. TOEFL and IELTS Requirements (for foreign applicants)

Applicants who are foreign nationals and those whose native language is not English must provide evidence of English proficiency. This can be shown by any of the following:

• Proof of degree from an accredited U.S. high school, college, or university.
• At least a 90 on the iBT TOEFL.
• At least 7 on the IELTS.
• At least 115 on the Duolingo test of English proficiency.
• Proof of completion (or expected completion) of a post-secondary degree from an institution where the official language of instruction is in English*.

Detailed information about Rice English Proficiency requirements can be found here

A $85 nonrefundable application fee paid online by credit card or electronic check.

• Rice University’s Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies will offer doctoral application fee waivers for the Fall 2024 admission term to all eligible domestic and international students. This waiver will be available for students worldwide to request at the link here from Oct. 18 – Nov. 1, 2023, or until all available waivers have been issued.
• Additionally, for 2024 admissions, the application fee for doctoral programs is waived for those residing in Texas or bordering states of Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and New Mexico
• Departmental fee waivers requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis, and when an applicant can demonstrate and document need. Please write to [email protected] for consideration of a fee-waiver.

Please have this material sent to the following address: Mathematics Graduate Admissions Mathematics Department Rice University 6100 Main Street, MS136 Houston, TX 77005-1982

Further information.

For more information call: (713) 348-2544 or E-mail: [email protected] Learn more about graduate programs at Rice University on the Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies website.

Rice University is committed to affirmative action and equal opportunity in education and employment. Rice does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or veteran status.

Contact Information

Tel (713) 348-4829

Mailing Address: Rice University Math Department -- MS 136 P.O. Box 1892 Houston, TX 77005-1892

Physical Address: Rice University Herman Brown Hall for Mathematical Sciences 6100 Main Street Houston, TX 77005

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Department of Mathematics

2024 cube program announced.

The 2024 CUBE Program is an in-person summer research experience for undergraduates. This year’s program will be held on the beautiful campus of Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN. Participants will conduct research in groups of 2-3 under the supervision of research faculty, postdoctoral scholars, and graduate students. The topics will be in the field of geometric group theory. The program will run for 7 weeks, from June 3 to July 19. The compensation includes room and board, travel to/from Nashville, and a stipend.

See https://margalit.droppages.net/reu.html for information about CUBE.

The application consists of a cover letter, an undergraduate transcript, a Curriculum Vita or resume, a personal statement, and two letters of recommendation. Applications from women and students from other groups that are under-represented in mathematics are especially encouraged.

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