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PhD Mathematics at University of Chicago

University of Chicago, United States

Programme overview

The PhD in Mathematics gives in-depth training in all subject areas of mathematics. The department has over 30 tenured and tenure-track faculty across areas including combinatorics, number theory, probability and topology, and about 80 PhD students with 15-20 joining each year.

Faculty: Physical Sciences Division  |  Department: Department of Mathematics  |  Intake: Autumn; firm application deadline for Autumn 2027 entry is December 3, 2026 (11:59 p.m. CST)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Chicago, IL, United States

What you will study

A first-year programme brings students to the forefront of modern mathematics. Students take part in research and student-run seminars, departmental colloquia and lecture series.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Mathematics PhD: general GRE scores are optional; Mathematics Subject Test scores are strongly encouraged, and applicants who do not submit one should briefly explain why in the application. Firm deadline for Autumn 2027 entry: December 3, 2026, 11:59 p.m. CST.

Intake: Autumn; firm application deadline for Autumn 2027 entry is December 3, 2026 (11:59 p.m. CST)

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