MA Mathematics at University of California, Riverside

Programme overview

The master's in Mathematics is offered as an MA, an MS and an MS in Applied Mathematics. The programs are self-supporting, and master's students may be considered for quarterly teaching assistantships depending on availability.

Faculty: College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences | Department: Mathematics | Duration: 1-2 years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Riverside, CA, United States

What you will study

36 units of mathematics courses numbered 110-189 or 200-210, at least 18 from Math 200 and 210, plus a 2-unit Professional Development course. Students complete two sequences from algebra, applied mathematics, complex analysis, topology or real analysis (the Applied MS draws from applied mathematics, PDE and real analysis).

Career pathways

Graduates typically pursue business and industry roles, community college mathematics teaching, or doctoral programs.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate Division (university-wide): bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution or recognized international equivalent; minimum 3.0 undergraduate GPA (some programs set a higher standard); transcripts, statement of purpose and letters of recommendation; English proficiency (TOEFL iBT or IELTS Academic 7 with no component below 6) unless the prior degree was taught in English; GRE/GMAT only where the program requires it (many no longer do). Source: graduate.ucr.edu/admission-requirements.

UC Riverside operates a quarter system. Summer begins mid-June, Fall late September, Winter early January and Spring late March/early April. Most graduate programmes admit and begin in the Fall quarter only.

New domestic applicants: Fall January 5 (fellowship consideration) / June 1 (admission only), Winter November 1, Spring February 1, Summer May 1. New international applicants: Fall January 5 (fellowship consideration) / June 1 (admission only), Winter September 1, Spring December 1, Summer March 1. A few programmes have deadlines after June 1 and some have earlier programme deadlines. The Winter 2027 and Spring 2027 applications are open for select programmes only; the Summer/Fall 2027 application opened September 1, 2026, with rolling review for most programmes.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.ucr.edu/apply/

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