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PhD Mathematics at Princeton University

Princeton University, United States

Programme overview

The Ph.D. in Mathematics at Princeton is a four-year doctoral programme whose graduates move into academic positions at leading mathematical institutions and into industry.

Faculty: Princeton Graduate School  |  Department: Mathematics  |  Duration: 4 years  |  Intake: Fall 2027  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Princeton, NJ, United States

What you will study

Coursework and seminars lead to a general exam with algebra, real and complex analysis and special topics, a reading-knowledge language test in French, German or Russian, then a thesis and final public oral. Students also take MAT 500 Effective Mathematical Communication in the second year.

Career pathways

Academic positions at leading mathematical institutions and industry.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate School, department-level requirements for Fall 2027 entry: application deadline December 15 (11:59 p.m. Eastern); application fee $90; GRE General Test optional/not required (Mathematics Subject Test also optional). Applicants whose primary language is not English submit TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo English Test scores; the Graduate School sets no minimum score.

Requirements published at program group level.

Intake: Fall 2027

Duration: 4 years

Apply through the official page: https://gradschool.princeton.edu/admission

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