MS Applied Mathematics at Illinois Institute of Technology

Programme overview

Master of Science in applied mathematics preparing students either for PhD study or for industry careers with advanced mathematical techniques and models. STEM designated; on campus, with the coursework track available online.

Faculty: School of Computing | Department: Applied Mathematics | Study mode: full-time | Location: Chicago, IL, United States

What you will study

Three study options: master's thesis, two qualifying exams, or industry-based project. Optional specializations: industrial mathematics, stochastic computation, discrete computation and optimization, computational statistics for data science, and quantitative risk management.

Career pathways

Analysts, forecasters, statisticians, mathematical researchers, mathematical modelers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission typically requires a bachelor's degree in mathematics, applied mathematics, or related quantitative fields. Candidates whose degree is in another field and whose background in mathematics is strong are also eligible for admission and are encouraged to apply. All undergraduate prerequisites courses must be fulfilled, in addition to fulfilling all other degree requirements. A cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0/4.0 is usually required. At least two letters of recommendation are required.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry terms: Fall and Spring.

Fall term: priority deadlines January 31 and April 15; regular deadline July 15 (domestic and international students living in the U.S.) or June 15 (international students living outside the U.S.). Spring term: priority October 1, extended to October 15; regular deadline January 7 (domestic) or November 15 (international). The admissions application fee is $100. GRE is optional for master's applicants.

Chicago-Kent J.D.: no application fee for 2026 J.D. applicants; first-year entry is Fall, with transfer entry in Fall or Spring.

Apply through the official page: https://www.iit.edu/admissions-aid/apply

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