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    Mathematics, PhD

    Program Description

    The mathematics department, in the College of Arts and Sciences, offers a PhD in a variety of areas of mathematics. The American Mathematical Society has ranked the program in the top group of U.S. research departments.

    The department has distinguished research groups in:

    Algebra
    Analysis
    Combinatorics
    Geometry
    Mathematical biology
    Number theory
    Probability
    Topology

    The department is large enough to provide the quality and breadth required for a major research department, yet small enough that graduate students have close interactions with the faculty.

    There are over 30 faculty members and approximately 60 graduate students each year.

    The department offers a wide selection of graduate courses, from foundational sequences in the core areas to an array of more advanced topics that vary from year to year. Courses and descriptions for the upcoming academic year can be found at: https://blogs.uoregon.edu/mathresources/graduate-courses/

    Application at a Glance

    Detailed instructions are available on the program’s website. The following are required for your application:


    Program-Specific Application Requirements:
    Letters of Recommendation
    Statement of Purpose
    Higher TOEFL than UO minimum (100)

    Optional:
    CV or Resume
    GRE (UO Institution Code: 4846)
    GRE subject test for Math*
    Writing Sample

    *While optional, the GRE subject test is strongly recommended, particularly for applicants who have not yet had the opportunity to take graduate-level courses.

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    College of Arts and Sciences
    Campus: Eugene
    Fall 2025
    Final Deadline - January 15, 2025 

    Applications must be submitted and paid for by 11:59 PM Pacific Time on the specified deadline date to be considered eligible.