Mathematics PhD at University at Buffalo

Programme overview

Full-time, in-person PhD in mathematics with research in analysis, algebra, applied mathematics and geometry/topology, and area seminars. It requires 72 credit hours.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Department of Mathematics | Duration: 5 years; 72 credit hours; full-time only | Study mode: In Person / Full Time | Location: Buffalo, NY, United States

What you will study

Research areas: analysis, algebra, applied mathematics and geometry/topology, with area seminars.

Career pathways

Careers in academia, industry and government.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate programmes (MS and PhD): GRE optional, required only if the bachelor's degree is from a non-U.S. institution; no minimum score. Three letters of recommendation for PhD applicants. A brief personal statement. English minimums for non-native speakers: TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS 6.5, PTE Academic 55, Duolingo 120. PhD fall deadlines: December 1 for full funding and fellowship consideration, December 15 for department funding consideration, April 15 for domestic applicants not requesting aid; spring: September 15 (funding) or December 15 (self-funded). Application fee $75.

Requirements published at program group level.

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 and deadlines vary by programme; applicants apply directly to UB through the Graduate School application, with some programmes using external national applications plus a supplemental UB application.

A non-refundable application fee is required for each programme applied to; fees vary by programme and payment instructions are emailed after the application is submitted.

Law (JD) application fee is $85; applicants submit the LSAT or GRE.

MD: AMCAS application accepted June 1 to November 15; supplemental application and materials due December 1; supplemental fee $100; Early Decision AMCAS due August 1 and supplemental due August 31.

Apply through the official page: https://www.buffalo.edu/grad/explore/admissions/apply.html

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