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Mathematics, PhD at Johns Hopkins University

Johns Hopkins University, United States

Programme overview

The goal of our PhD program is to train graduate students to become research mathematicians. Our students go on to exciting careers in mathematics both inside and outside of academia. Faculty research interests in the Johns Hopkins University Department of Mathematics are concentrated in several areas of pure mathematics, including algebraic geometry, algebraic topology, category theory, geometric analysis, harmonic analysis, mathematical physics, number theory, and partial differential equations.

Faculty: Krieger School of Arts and Sciences  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Baltimore, MD, United States

What you will study

PhD candidates take two or three courses per semester over the first several years of the program. These are a mix of required and intermediate-level graduate courses, independent studies, and special topics classes offered by our faculty. Candidates must take, attend, participate in, and pass the course 110.771 (GTA Teaching Seminar).

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission to the PhD program is based on primarily on academic records, letters of recommendation, and a personal statement. The Department of Mathematics values diversity among its members, is committed to building a diverse intellectual community, and strongly encourages applications from all interested parties. Official TOEFL scores (if English is not your first language) Optionally , a self-reported score for the GRE Mathematics subject test.

Advanced Academic Programs charges a $90 non-refundable application fee per programme application for Summer 2027 and later terms.

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