PhD Mathematics at George Washington University

Faculty expertise in the PhD program in mathematics covers a wide range of research fields, including analysis, ordinary and partial differential equations, dynamical systems, applied math (including numerical analysis), combinatorics, logic, topology and knot theory. With about 30 graduate students and 20 faculty members, there is lively interaction as well as extensive individual attention. All graduate students have individual advisors throughout their enrollment, starting from the time of admission. New students also receive peer advisors.

Faculty: Columbian College of Arts and Sciences  |  Department: Mathematics  |  Location: Washington, DC, United States

What you will study

The general requirements stated under Columbian College of Arts and Sciences, Graduate Programs. 72 credits, including at least 45 credits of coursework, and at least 6 credits of dissertation research. During the pre-candidacy phase, students must complete a minimum of 45, but no more than 54, credits of coursework. This coursework is to be undertaken in preparation for the specialty examination.

Career pathways

The graduate certificate in mathematics is offered for those who seek to strengthen their mathematical backgrounds at the advanced undergraduate and beginning graduate levels and better position themselves in their careers or prepare for graduate work in quantitative disciplines.

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