MST Mathematics at University of Illinois Chicago

Programme overview

The Department of Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science offers work leading to degrees in Mathematics at both the master’s and doctoral levels. Study and research is available in the general areas of pure mathematics, applied mathematics, probability and statistics, mathematical computer science, and the teaching of mathematics. Additional information, guidelines, and requirements are published annually in the department’s Graduate Handbook.

Faculty: College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | Study mode: full-time | Location: Chicago, IL, United States

What you will study

Minimum 36 semester hours required. Coursework only. Required courses include Concepts and Methods in Elementary and Middle School Mathematics I; Teaching Algebra for Understanding; Introduction to Calculus and the Graphing Calculator; Introduction to Number Theory with Application; Geometry with Applications for Middle Grade Teachers; Advanced Euclidean Geometry.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Prior degree: (Elementary School Option). GPA: At least 3.00/4.00 for the final 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) of undergraduate study, and an average of 3.00 in all mathematics courses beyond calculus. Letters of recommendation: Three required from persons familiar with the applicant’s academic work. Personal statement: Required.

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 and professional programmes admit for Fall, Spring and Summer terms depending on the programme; applications for Fall 2027, Spring 2028 and Summer 2028 are expected to open on August 1, 2026.

Graduate and professional application deadlines are set per programme, with separate deadlines for domestic and international applicants for most non-online programmes; optional earlier priority, recommended or fellowship dates apply to both. Applications are made through the UIC graduate application or a centralized application service for some professional programmes.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.uic.edu/admissions/

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