PhD Mathematics at Stony Brook University

Programme overview

The Mathematics PhD prepares students for careers in mathematical research and university teaching, and is described as having a very selective admission process. Students admitted may also choose to be considered for the Professional Option MA degree. The department collaborates closely with the Simons Center for Geometry and Physics and the Institute for Mathematical Sciences.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Department of Mathematics | Study mode: full-time | Location: Stony Brook, NY, United States

What you will study

Students take core first-year courses in real and complex analysis, topology and geometry, and algebra, then pass a doctoral comprehensive examination and an oral preliminary examination, demonstrate reading proficiency in two foreign languages, advance to candidacy and write a dissertation. Full-time students take part in supervised teaching or tutoring at lower undergraduate levels.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree with a major in mathematics or equivalent; three letters of recommendation from mathematicians; breadth, depth and performance in mathematics courses carefully considered; non-native English speakers need TOEFL (iBT 90, paper 550, computer 213 minimum satisfactory), waived only for native speakers or rare cases of education almost entirely in English; acceptance by the Department and the Graduate School. Stony Brook Graduate School general requirements apply in addition.

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.

Graduate School: the application fee is $100 (limited exceptions). Deadlines vary by program; for fall applications considered for funding the deadline is typically January 15.

Apply through the official page: https://www.stonybrook.edu/grad/admissions/apply-graduate-programs.html

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