PhD Applied Mathematics at Arizona State University

Programme overview

If you thrive on computational and mathematical modeling, the Doctor of Philosophy program in applied mathematics is intended for you. The program emphasizes a solid mathematical foundation and promotes creative scholarship in an application discipline. The School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences has faculty in applied mathematics with outstanding transdisciplinary research programs that have strong external funding.

What you will study

84 credit hours, a written comprehensive exam, a prospectus and a dissertation Required Core (3 credit hours) APM 505 Applied Linear Algebra (3) Other Requirements (12 credit hours) APM 501 Differential Equations I (3) APM 502 Differential Equations II (3) APM 503 Applied Analysis (3) APM 504 Applied Probability and Stochastic Processes (3) APM 506 Computational Methods (3) Electives and Research (57 credit hours) Culminating Experience (12 credit hours) APM 799 Dissertation (12) Additional Curriculum Information Students must pass: two qualifying examinations a written comprehensive examination an oral dissertation prospectus defense Students should see the department website for examination information.

Career pathways

Foundational knowledge in mathematics is required for building careers in science and technology. It can be applied in many different types of professions in fields that include engineering, life sciences, business, and economic and social sciences.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in mathematics, applied mathematics, economics, engineering or a natural science from a regionally accredited institution. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program All applicants must submit: graduate admission application and application fee official transcripts statement of education and career goals resume three letters of recommendation proof of English proficiency Additional Application Information An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of their current residency.

Domestic applicants: USD 13,327 a year (2026-27). Arizona resident tuition. Tuition only for the graduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit loads Source

International applicants: USD 24,780 a year (2026-27). International tuition. Tuition only for the graduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit loads ar Source

Entry terms: Fall, Spring and Summer; the terms available for each programme are listed in Degree Search.

Graduate application deadlines are set by each programme office and listed in Degree Search. The nonrefundable application fee is $75 for U.S. citizens, permanent residents, DACA and international online students outside the U.S., and $120 for international students on a nonimmigrant visa studying in the U.S.

Apply through the official page: https://admission.asu.edu/apply/graduate/admission

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