Campuses:
Twin Cities campus
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Twin Cities Campus
Mathematics Ph.D.School of Mathematics
College of Science and Engineering
Link to a list of faculty for this program.
Contact Information
127 Vincent Hall, 206 Church Street S.E., Minneapolis, MN 55455 (612-624-6391; fax: 612-624-6702)
Email:
gradprog@math.umn.edu
Website: http://www.math.umn.edu
Along with the program-specific requirements listed below, please read the
General Information section of
this
website for requirements that apply to all major fields.
The School of Mathematics offers a Ph.D. in mathematics, and a Ph.D. in mathematics with emphasis in applied mathematics.
Special areas of research include ordinary and partial differential equations; probability; real, complex, harmonic, functional, and numerical analysis; differential and algebraic geometry; topology; number theory; commutative algebra; group theory; logic; combinatorics; mathematical physics; and applied and industrial mathematics, mathematical biology, and dynamical systems.
Program Delivery
Prerequisites for Admission
The preferred undergraduate GPA for admittance to the program
is 3.00.
Undergraduate degree in mathematics or equivalent.
Other requirements to be completed before admission:
Applicants should have the prerequisite material of abstract algebra, analysis, and topology. The GRE Math Subject test is strongly recommended. To receive full consideration for financial support, international applicants should have a TOEFL score of at least 100 with a speaking score of at least 23.
Special Application Requirements:
Applications are accepted for fall semester only. The application deadline is December 15. Additional information is available at http://www.math.umn.edu/grad/admission-application.shtml
International applicants must submit score(s) from one of the following tests:
Key to test
abbreviations
(TOEFL).
For an online application or for more information about graduate education admissions, see the
General Information section of this
website.
Program Requirements
24
credits are required in the major.
12 credits are required outside the major. 24 thesis credits are required.
This program may be completed with a minor.
Use of 4xxx courses towards program requirements is not permitted.
Language Requirement: French, German, Italian, or Russian
A minimum GPA of 3.00
is required for students to remain in good standing.
The Ph.D. requires 24 credits in mathematics courses, 12 credits in a minor or in a supporting program, and 24 thesis credits.
The Ph.D. preliminary written examination, given twice each year, covers real analysis, complex analysis, algebra, and manifolds and topology. Students are expected to pass the exam by the end of their second year. After passing the exam and completing required coursework, students may take the preliminary oral exam, which they are expected to pass by the end of their fourth year.
Reading proficiency is required in one of the following: French, German, Italian, or Russian
Required Courses
Take 24 credits in mathematics courses chosen in consultation with adviser.
Minor or Supporting Program
12 credits in a minor field outside mathematics or a supporting program chosen in consultation with adviser. If a supporting program is chosen, it may consist partly or entirely of mathematics courses outside the student's major research area.
Thesis Credits
Take 24 credits after passing preliminary oral exam
MATH 8888 - Thesis Credit: Doctoral
(1.0-24.0 cr)
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