MS Mathematics at Iowa State University

Programme overview

The Mathematics graduate programme offers MS and PhD degrees in Mathematics and Applied Mathematics. Research areas include PDEs, applied mathematics, stochastic processes, functional analysis, combinatorics, algebra, control theory and mathematical biology.

Faculty: Graduate College | Department: Mathematics | Intake: Fall | Study mode: full-time | Location: Ames, IA, United States

What you will study

Mastery of core areas of mathematics and effective communication of mathematical concepts and results; research areas listed above.

Career pathways

Research, academia and industry.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate College requirements: 4 year Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) Academic Records/Transcripts Minimum 3.0 GPA (Program may alter requirement.) Proof of English Proficiency. Programme-specific requirements: Statement of Purpose TOEFL Speak Minimum -- 20 (for non-native speakers) Program Requires GRE: No Program Requires GMAT: No

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 for first-year applicants include Fall 2026, Spring 2027 and Summer 2027. International undergraduate applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and may be submitted up to one year before the intended start date; applying at least six to eight weeks in advance is strongly recommended.

Graduate application fee: $60 for domestic applicants and $100 for international applicants (nonrefundable), a separate fee for each program applied to; some programs postpone fee collection until after review. Deadlines are set by each graduate program.

Apply through the official page: https://apps.admissions.iastate.edu/apply/online/

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