MA Mathematics at University of Kansas

Programme overview

Why study mathematics? Because mathematics is a framework upon which humanity builds an understanding of the world. Mission of the Graduate Program: The mission of the Graduate Program of the Department of Mathematics is to prepare students for leadership roles in meeting the mathematical needs of our society and to produce professional mathematicians for positions in universities, colleges, industry, governmental agencies, and research centers.

Faculty: College of Liberal Arts & Sciences | Department: Liberal Arts & Sciences› | Duration: 30 credit hours | Location: Lawrence, KS, United States

What you will study

in Mathematics requires 30 hours and allows for the following two degree completion options: Course Work-Only Master's Thesis Final Defense The program is designed to be flexible and accommodate students with differing interests and backgrounds, with a variety of intended careers including academia and industry. are as follows: Course Work Requirements 1 A student may count up to 6 credit hours of courses outside Mat

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission to Graduate Studies Admission Requirements All applicants must meet the requirements outlined in the Admission to Graduate Study policy. Bachelor’s degree: A copy of official transcripts showing proof of a bachelor's degree (and any post-bachelor’s coursework or degrees) from a regionally accredited institution, or a foreign university with equivalent bachelor's degree requirements is required. English proficiency: Proof of English proficiency for non-native or non-native-like English speakers is required. There are two bands of English proficiency, including Admission and Full proficiency. For applicants to online programs, Full proficiency is 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.

Entry terms follow the KU academic calendar; the application for first-year and transfer students is submitted through the KU application portal (go2.ku.edu). The fall freshman scholarship deadline is Dec. 1, the FAFSA priority deadline is Feb. 1 and the fall transfer scholarship deadline is Aug. 1.

Graduate application fee: $65 domestic degree-seeking, $100 international degree-seeking, $40 certificate-seeking and non-degree-seeking; waivers available. Requirements and deadlines are set by each programme. Apply through the KU graduate application system (KU Graduate for Lawrence, Edwards and Online programmes; KU Medical Center for KUMC programmes).

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