MS Mathematics at University of North Dakota

Programme overview

Immerse yourself in the study of mathematics and build your skills as an analytical thinker and problem solver. Studying mathematics gives you the skills you need to succeed in any field — skills including logic, problem solving and abstract thinking. An M.S. in Mathematics at UND sets you up for success.

Department: Department of Mathematics &Statistics | Duration: 2 years (30-32 credit hours) | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall (March 1) | Location: Grand Forks, ND, United States

What you will study

Students seeking the Master of Science degree at the University of North Dakota must satisfy all general requirements set forth by the School of Graduate Studies as well as particular requirements set forth by the Mathematics Department. Required courses include MATH 512 & MATH 513 Modern Analysis I and Modern Analysis II; MATH 515 & MATH 516 Applied Mathematics and Applied Mathematics; MATH 518 & MATH 519 Algebra I and Algebra II; MATH 520 & MATH 521 Topology I and Topology II; MATH 998 Thesis; MATH 997 Independent Study.

Career pathways

A master's degree in Mathematics opens the door to a variety of challenging and interesting careers. Your M.S. provides you with some of today's most highly prized skills, including problem solving, logic and abstract thought. Roles include Insurance companies, Financial institutions, Government, Education, Software development, Engineering.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The applicant must meet the School of Graduate Studies’ current minimum general admission requirements as published in the graduate catalog. The equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a major in mathematics. Students without the required degree, or equivalent, may be admitted but will be required to satisfactorily complete undergraduate courses to make up their deficiency before advancement to Approved status. A cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.75 for all undergraduate work or a GPA of at least 3.0 for the junior and senior years of undergraduate work (based on A=4.0). Students who have not completed the equivalent of MATH 431 Introduction to Real Analysis will be required to do so as part of their graduate program. Students must satisfy the School of Graduate Studies’ English Language Proficiency requirements as published in the graduate catalog.

Domestic applicants: USD 13,441 a year (2026-27). North Dakota resident rate. On-campus tuition for 2026/2027 as shown in the programme's tuition table (fall and spring semesters, rate band 'Arts & Science'); excludes mandatory student fees, housing and books. The same table lists Minnesota residents $17 Source

International applicants: USD 26,882 a year (2026-27). International student rate. On-campus tuition for 2026/2027 as shown in the programme's tuition table (fall and spring semesters, rate band 'Arts & Science'); excludes mandatory student fees, housing and books. Source

Terms run Fall (August-December), Spring (January-May) and Summer (May-August).

Graduate applications go through the UND admissions application with a $35 non-refundable fee (no waivers); each graduate program sets its own deadline, listed in the Program Finder. Three academic or professional references and a statement of goals are required.

International graduate applicants: Fall May 1, Spring Sept. 1, Summer Feb. 1, unless the program sets a specific deadline. Application fee $35.

Apply through the official page: https://und.edu/admissions/graduate/apply.html

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