PhD Mathematics at University of Rhode Island

Programme overview

The Ph.D. degree allows you to individualize your program of study, so in addition to courses in mathematics, you might include courses in computer science, engineering, and other applied areas.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Department of Mathematics and Applied Mathematical Sciences | Study mode: full-time | Location: Kingston, RI, United States

What you will study

18 dissertation credits (MTH 699) Selection of a faculty research advisor and doctoral committee during the first year An approved program of study and dissertation proposal Successful completion and oral defense of a doctoral dissertation Programs of study can be designed for individuals who are employed on a full-time basis. However, all Ph.D.

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Application information

Domestic applicants: USD 17,116 a year (2026-27). Graduate full-time (9-15 credits) annual tuition, In state rate for 2026-27, as published for the level band; excludes registration, health services, technology and student services fees, accident/sickness insurance, and programme differential charges (en Source

International applicants: USD 33,328 a year (2026-27). Graduate full-time (9-15 credits) annual tuition, Out of state (non-resident) rate for 2026-27, as published for the level band; excludes registration, health services, technology and student services fees, accident/sickness insurance, and programme diffe Source

Doctoral programmes listed admit for Fall start (for example Behavioral Science Psychology PhD, and Biological and Environmental Sciences PhD).

Behavioral Science Psychology PhD Fall deadline December 1; Biological and Environmental Sciences PhD Fall deadline December 15. Applications use the URI Graduate Application (programmes using CAS: DPT, Speech Language Pathology MS, Dietetics MS apply through their own centralized application systems).

Apply through the official page: https://web.uri.edu/graduate-school/admission/

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