MS Applied Mathematics at University of Pittsburgh

Programme overview

The Department of Mathematics offers Master of Arts and Master of Science degrees in the mathematical sciences, including a Master of Arts in Applied Mathematics. Graduate students can work with faculty across pure and applied mathematics and through links with interdisciplinary research centres.

Faculty: Dietrich School of Arts & Sciences | Department: Department of Mathematics | Intake: Fall; application deadline January 15 | Location: Pittsburgh, PA, United States

What you will study

The Master of Arts in Applied Mathematics requires 30 credits of coursework (10 mathematics courses), a B average and a Master of Arts oral exam. The department's regular graduate curriculum comprises about 35 courses offered annually or biennially, supplemented by special-topics courses.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Department of Mathematics graduate programmes: bachelor's degree in mathematics or a closely related field; minimum overall GPA of 3.0 and minimum 3.25 in mathematics. Background desirable in calculus, linear and abstract algebra, differential equations, and real and complex analysis. GRE not required (scores may be submitted). Three letters of recommendation and a statement of purpose. Application fee $75. International applicants whose native language is not English: TOEFL minimum 90 (at least 22 in each section) or IELTS 7.0 (at least 6.5 in each section); Duolingo English Test accepted with minimum 120 (2025/26). Deadline January 15 for the following fall.

Requirements published at program group level.

Domestic applicants: USD 27,412 a year (2026-27). Pennsylvania-resident graduate tuition, Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences, full-time two terms (fall and spring). Tuition only; mandatory fees and other expenses excluded. Source

International applicants: USD 49,272 a year (2026-27). Out-of-state (non-PA resident) graduate tuition, Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences, full-time two terms (fall and spring). Tuition only; mandatory fees and other expenses excluded. Source

Entry terms (Fall, Spring, Summer) and deadlines are set by each school or department; the University's graduate catalog lists Fall, Spring and Summer terms for new graduate students.

Graduate and professional applications are made online to the school or department of intended study, with deadlines set by each school or department; official English-test results are required from applicants from countries where English is not the official language.

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