Graduate Program: Applied Mathematics (MS)

General Information

Admissions Information

Admissions Requirements

• Minimum GPA 3.0
• GRE required
• Official transcripts
• 3 letters of recommendation from qualified individuals
• Statement of Purpose describing your interest in Applied Mathematics and the University of Arizona in particular. Please include a list of the courses, if any, which you have taught and describe your teaching experiences in general.

Please go to the following link for more details:  https://appliedmath.arizona.edu/admissions/application-procedures/domestic-applications

International Students English Proficiency Requirements: https://grad.arizona.edu/admissions/requirements/international-applicants#english-proficiency

 

Standardized Tests

• Required test(s): GRE General Test
• Required GRE Subject tests: Math test recommended but not required
• International Students English Proficiency Requirements: https://grad.arizona.edu/admissions/requirements/international-applicants#english-proficiency

 

Funding Opportunities

Teaching and research assistantships; fellowships; paid internships; tuition waivers; health insurance

 

Admissions Deadlines

Domestic Applicants:

• Fall: January 6th

International Applicants:

• Fall: January 6th

 

International Conditional Admission

International applicants will not be considered for conditional admission by this program.

Other Information

The GRE Institution Code for The University of Arizona is 4832

ETS Major Field Code(s) for this program: 0702

Completion Requirements

Minimum Credit Units

30 

Core Coursework Requirements

1. Completion of twenty-four (24) units from the core courses: Math 581 a, b; Math 584 a, b; Math 589 a, b; Math 586 a, b + 599.
2. Completion of six (6) or more units at the 500-level from departments outside of Mathematics.

Note: If the student has taken courses equivalent to some of the core courses, the requirements may be revised. The requirement of 30 total units will not, however, be reduced. The Graduate College requires that 50% of the units must be in courses for which ABC grades are given. All units must be at the 500-level or above, with the exception that up to six units of 400-level courses may be taken outside the Department of Mathematics, with prior approval from the Program Head.

Examination Requirements

The student must successfully complete the written Qualification process (see Student Handbook, Sections VI and VII) at the MS level.

 

 

Elective Coursework

Completion of six (6) or more units at the 500-level from departments outside of Mathematics. Graduate course selection is vast (from any department outside of Math) and should be made in consultation with the Director of Graduate Studies.

 

Additional Requirements

The student must successfully complete the written Qualification process (see Student Handbook, Sections VI and VII) at the MS level.

 

Student Handbook

Please refer to the Graduate Student Handbook for students who are pursuing this program of study.