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PhD Mathematics at University of Colorado Boulder

University of Colorado Boulder, United States

Programme overview

The Department of Mathematics offers coursework and research leading to the PhD degree in mathematics. The department has a diversified graduate faculty with current areas of research in algebra, classical analysis, differential equations, geometry, harmonic analysis, logic and foundations, number theory, probability and stochastic processes, and topology. For more information, visit the Department of Mathematics website.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences  |  Department: Mathematics  |  Location: Boulder, CO, United States

What you will study

Students must complete at least 30 credit hours of approved graduate coursework and 30 credit hours of thesis work.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must have demonstrated mathematical maturity and accomplishment roughly at the level of a successful mathematics major at CU Boulder. Applicants must also demonstrate mathematical potential: success in courses in advanced calculus and abstract algebra help demonstrate this potential. General and mathematics GRE subject scores are required for PhD students.

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 applications are submitted online to the Graduate School; the nonrefundable application fee is $60 for domestic applicants and $80 for international applicants. Deadlines are set per programme.

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