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PhD Applied Mathematics at University of California, Santa Cruz

University of California, Santa Cruz, United States

Programme overview

Graduate studies in applied mathematics (AM) at UC Santa Cruz focus on developing skill sets in mathematical modeling, analysis, and scientific computation applied to a broad range of science and engineering disciplines, including fluid mechanics, high-performance computing, mathematical biology, dynamical systems, stochastic processes, control, optimization, and scientific machine learning.

Faculty: Baskin School of Engineering  |  Department: Applied Mathematics  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Santa Cruz, CA, United States

What you will study

Required courses listed in the catalogue include Mathematical Methods for Engineers, Introduction to Partial Differential Equations, Introduction to Dynamical Systems, Foundations of Scientific Computing for Scientists and Engineers, Computational Methods and Applications, Teaching in Applied Mathematics.

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Application information

Domestic applicants: USD 13,722 a year (2026-27). UC graduate academic student Tuition for California residents (rate band for academic graduate programmes). Excludes Student Services Fee, campus fees and UC SHIP health insurance. Non-residents additionally pay Nonresident Supplemental Tuition of $15,102 Source

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