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PhD Applied Mathematics at Brown University

Brown University, United States

Programme overview

Broad PhD program spanning dynamical systems, control theory, probability, numerical analysis, fluid mechanics, computational biology, statistics and pattern theory. About 50 PhD students work in joint projects with many other departments and the medical school.

Faculty: The Graduate School  |  Department: Division of Applied Mathematics  |  Intake: Fall; application deadline December 9, 2026  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Providence, RI, United States

What you will study

Eight courses (at least six at the 2000 level, at least six in applied mathematics, and at least six with a grade of B or better), a preliminary oral exam, two semesters of teaching, and a dissertation with oral defense.

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Application information

Entry requirements

PhD in Applied Mathematics (programme-specific): GRE General required; GRE Subject not required. Application deadline December 9, 2026.

USD 74,568 a year (2026-27). Doctoral tuition rate for all PhD students, 2026-27 (Fall $37,284 + Spring $37,284). Tuition only; excludes required fees and health insurance. Incoming doctoral students receive guaranteed funding that includes tuition remission. Source

Applications to MFA and doctoral programmes are submitted online through the Graduate School application; the non-refundable application fee is $75. Many programmes have a January 1 deadline, with decisions four to eight weeks after the deadline; deadlines are set by each programme.

Apply through the official page: https://graduateprograms.brown.edu/

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