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PhD Mathematics at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, United States

Programme overview

The PhD in Mathematics prepares graduates for careers in the mathematical sciences in academic, governmental or industrial positions, with the dissertation as the centerpiece. The Department ranks among the top ten mathematics departments in the country and graduate students in the 2026-27 cohort receive departmental support as Graduate Student Instructorships, Research Assistantships and fellowships.

Faculty: College of Literature, Science, and the Arts  |  Department: Department of Mathematics  |  Duration: Median time to degree 5.5 years (Math PhD)  |  Intake: Fall 2027 application deadline December 15, 2026  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Ann Arbor, MI, United States

What you will study

Program requirements combine course offerings, distribution requirements, cross-listed courses and a dissertation.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Department of Mathematics PhD admissions: three letters of recommendation (up to five may be submitted), curriculum vitae or resume, academic statement of purpose, personal statement (500-word limit), and TOEFL or IELTS for non-native English speakers (TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition and IELTS Indicator are accepted). GRE General Test scores are not part of the admission process under Rackham Graduate School policy; GRE Mathematics Subject Test scores are optional. Application deadline for Fall 2027 is December 15, 2026.

Intake: Fall 2027 application deadline December 15, 2026

Duration: Median time to degree 5.5 years (Math PhD)

Apply through the official page: https://rackham.umich.edu/admissions/applying/

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