PhD Mathematics at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Programme overview

The department offers the doctor of philosophy degree with a major in mathematics and a master of arts degree in mathematics. The PhD degree requires proficiency in basic and advanced graduate mathematics and the completion of a dissertation containing a significant piece of original research in some area of mathematics. The scope of the research program in mathematics is broad.

Department: Mathematics | Duration: 51 credits | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall (deadline January 1) | Location: Madison, WI, United States

What you will study

The degree requires a minimum of 51 credits. Courses listed in the requirements include MATH 900 Graduate Teaching Seminar; MATH 921 Seminar in Analysis; MATH 941 Seminar-Algebra; MATH 951 Seminar in Topology; MATH 967 Seminar in Number Theory; MATH 975 Seminar-The Foundations of Mathematics.

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Application information

Entry requirements

GRE (Graduate Record Examinations) Not Required; Other Test (s)(e.g., GMAT, MCAT) Math subject GRE required; Letters of Recommendation Required 3; Admission is competitive. Applicants to the PhD program are automatically considered for financial support; Application Checklist; A complete application includes the following items:. Statement of purpose: Your essay should be a concise description of your reasons for choosing to study this field at the University of Wisconsin-Madison (not to exceed two pages). Please include your research interests and career goals as well as a description of your preparation for graduate study including relevant coursework, related employment, research experience, publications, presentations, awards, and honors.

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.

Entry terms (spring, summer or fall) vary by programme and are listed on each programme's Graduate Guide admissions tab. An applicant may have active applications in only one entry term at a time.

Application deadlines vary by programme and are listed on the programme's Graduate Guide admissions tab. Applications are submitted through the Graduate School application portal. The application fee is $75 US, non-refundable, payable by credit card (MasterCard or Visa) or debit/ATM; international applicants pay an extra $6 processing fee. Up to three programmes in the same entry term can be applied to for one application fee.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.wisc.edu/apply/requirements/

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