PhD Mathematics at University of South Carolina

Programme overview

Prepare for a professional career in academic research, college and university teaching, industry, or national laboratories when you join one of the premier centers in the Southeast for research in mathematics. Our research impacts other disciplines and the real world. In addition to working alongside mathematicians with national and international reputations, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with experts from a variety of other fields.

Faculty: McCausland College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Mathematics | Study mode: full-time | Location: Columbia, SC, United States

What you will study

Demonstrate mastery of the core mathematical areas of analysis and either abstract algebra or foundations of computational mathematics. Write convincing mathematics using contemporary presentation standards. Demonstrate proficient teaching in a variety of settings, and communicate sophisticated mathematics at the level of a professional mathematician.

Career pathways

Potential careers include University Faculty Member, Research Analyst, Data Scientist, Industry Mathematician, Aerospace Engineer, Computer Scientist.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admissions (University of South Carolina Academic Bulletin): For admission into the M.S., M.A., M.M., or Ph.D. degree programs, applicants must have a bachelor’s degree from an approved institution and should have an undergraduate foundation in mathematics equivalent to that of a major in mathematics at the University of South Carolina. A minimum B (3.0) average in all college-level math courses is required for full admission. Applicants should submit an official transcript from each school or college previously attended, and at least two letters of recommendation from persons familiar with their abilities in mathematics. Applicants whose native language is not English are also required to submit a satisfactory score on the iBT TOEFL exam. The minimum score for admission to the program is 80. A minimum iBT TOEFL score of 100 is required for consideration for a teaching assistantship. Application and materials should be submitted online or be...

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.

Graduate applications are accepted for Fall, Spring and Summer terms; Fall applications open the prior September, Spring applications open in January and Summer applications open in May.

The graduate application fee is $50 per primary application, reinstated effective August 1, 2026. Deadlines are programme-specific and listed per programme on the Degree Programs and Application Requirements pages.

Apply through the official page: https://www.sc.edu/admissions-at-sc/applications/index.php

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