PhD Mathematics at University of Arkansas

Programme overview

The PhD in Mathematics requires qualifying and candidacy examinations, one semester of teaching and a dissertation showing original and significant work. Research areas include analysis, algebra, geometric topology, numerical analysis and statistics.

Faculty: Graduate School | Department: Department of Mathematical Sciences | Duration: Not less than 60 semester hours beyond the bachelor's degree | Study mode: full-time | Location: Fayetteville, AR, United States

What you will study

Students complete at least 60 semester hours beyond the bachelor's set by the advisory committee, including the MS course requirements. Courses include Algebra, Advanced Calculus, Real and Complex Variable Theory, Topology, Numerical Analysis, Theory of Probability and Mathematical Statistics.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Mathematics graduate programs (department): applicants need a programme equivalent to the department's B.S. requirements (deficiencies removable by coursework or exam); official GRE General Test scores and three letters of recommendation are listed in the department's prerequisites.

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.

Graduate entry terms: Fall, Spring and Summer sessions.

Graduate School application deadlines: August 1 for fall, December 1 for spring, April 15 for summer sessions; some departments set earlier deadlines. The application fee is $60 for new applicants; $30 for returning UA graduate students.

Law (JD): priority application deadline April 15, with rolling review after that date; admission is for the full-time program in the fall.

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