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PhD Mathematics at Northeastern University

Northeastern University, United States

Programme overview

Doctoral programme in mathematics at the Boston campus with Pure, Discrete, and Probability and Statistics tracks. Students complete coursework, qualifying exams, a teaching requirement and an original dissertation.

Faculty: College of Science  |  Department: Department of Mathematics  |  Duration: 48-56 semester hours (bachelor's entry); 32-56 semester hours (advanced entry)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Boston, MA, United States

What you will study

Foundational courses, 32 semester hours of advanced coursework, and one track (Pure, Discrete, or Probability and Statistics). Four qualifying exams including algebra 1 and analysis 1, then dissertation terms MATH 9990 and MATH 9991.

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Application information

USD 49,257 a year (2026-27). Annual PhD fee stated as one rate for all PhD programs (2026-27 graduate schedule). Excludes comprehensive fee, health and counseling fee, international student fee and student health plan. Source

Duration: 48-56 semester hours (bachelor's entry); 32-56 semester hours (advanced entry)

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