PhD Mathematics at University of Virginia

Programme overview

Doctoral training in mathematics emphasizing rigorous coursework, early research engagement and seminar participation, with 24 tenured and tenure-track faculty and postdoctoral scholars.

Faculty: Graduate School of Arts & Sciences | Department: Mathematics | Study mode: full-time | Location: Charlottesville, VA, United States

What you will study

Algebra, analysis and topology are named focus areas, with full research areas listed by the department.

Career pathways

University or college professor, postdoctoral researcher, government lab research scientist, quantitative analyst or data scientist, algorithm developer.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate School of Arts & Sciences (all programmes): online application with a 500-1,000 word statement of purpose, unofficial transcripts of all postsecondary work, minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0, two letters of recommendation (programmes may require more), and an $85 non-refundable application fee. International applicants whose undergraduate degree was not earned entirely in English submit TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo English Test scores: TOEFL iBT 90 overall (22 speaking, 22 writing, 23 reading, 23 listening) for tests taken before 1/21/26, IELTS 7.0 in each section, Duolingo 130 overall; committees may still consider scores below these minimums. GRE is not required for this programme. PhD application deadline: January 15.

Requirements published at faculty level.

Application fees (2026-27): undergraduate $75; Graduate School of Arts & Sciences $85; Architecture $80; Batten graduate $75; Darden non-PhD $250, Darden PhD $100; Data Science $85; Education and Human Development $65; Law $85; McIntire graduate $85; Medicine $80; Nursing $88; SCPS $70; Graduate Engineering no fee.

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