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PhD Mathematics at University of Rochester

University of Rochester, United States

Programme overview

The Mathematics PhD requires 90 credit hours including seven core courses and five non-core courses at the 400-500 level. Most students take four to six years.

Faculty: School of Arts and Sciences  |  Department: Department of Mathematics  |  Duration: Typically four to six years; 90 credit hours  |  Intake: Fall (September); deadline January 5  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Rochester, NY, United States

What you will study

Core courses are MATH 403, 436, 437, 440, 453, 471 and 467, with four written preliminary exams, an oral preliminary and a thesis defended under an adviser. A three-year teaching requirement applies.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Department of Mathematics PhD: transcripts; three letters of recommendation; CV; statement of purpose of 500 words or fewer; Math Subject GRE strongly encouraged but not required; no GPA minimum stated. Non-native English speakers need TOEFL iBT 100 (speaking at least 21). Expected background includes proof techniques, set theory, algebra, linear algebra and analysis. Fee $70. Deadline January 5.

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.

Intake: Fall (September); deadline January 5

Duration: Typically four to six years; 90 credit hours

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