MS Applied Mathematics at University of Arizona

Programme overview

A Master of Science in Applied Mathematics provides you with a strong foundation and gives you the opportunity to work closely with faculty on intellectually challenging mathematical problems with real-world applications. You will take specialized courses according to your research interests in areas including dynamical systems, complexity theory, numerical analysis, mathematical foundations of AI and machine learning, statistical mechanics and data science.

Faculty: Graduate College | Duration: 2 years / 30 units | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tucson, AZ, United States

What you will study

Completion of twenty-four (24) units from the following: Methods of Applied Mathematics I (3) Methods of Applied Mathematics II (3) Theoretical Foundations of Applied Mathematics I (3) Theoretical Foundations of Applied Mathematics II (3) Algorithms of Applied Mathematics I (3) Algorithms of Applied Mathematics II (3) Case Studies in Applied Mathematics (3) Independent Study.

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Entry requirements

Graduate College minimum (applies to all programmes; departments may add requirements): regionally accredited bachelor's degree or comparable international degree and a minimum 3.00 GPA for degree programmes on a 4.00 scale. The Graduate College does not require the GRE, though individual programmes may. Programme-specific requirements are listed in the Graduate Admissions Guide.

Domestic applicants: USD 15,500 a year (2026-27). FY 2027 published base tuition for the Resident Graduate rate band, which applies to main-campus graduate programmes. Excludes mandatory fees, college fees, program fees and differential tuition, housing and meal plans. Source

International applicants: USD 35,800 a year (2026-27). FY 2027 published base tuition for the Non-Resident Graduate rate band, which applies to main-campus graduate programmes. Excludes mandatory fees, college fees, program fees and differential tuition, housing and meal plans. Source

Spring semester begins January 13 and fall semester begins August 23 for undergraduate international students; for graduate students spring begins January 14 and fall August 25.

Graduate application deadlines are set by each department; see the Graduate Admissions Guide for departmental deadlines.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.arizona.edu/admissions

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