Admission Requirements
Admission Criteria of UCR’s Graduate Admissions
- A bachelor's degree, or its equivalent, from an accredited institution. The degree must represent the completion of a program equivalent in subject matter and scholarship to that offered by the University of California.
- A minimum of a 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) GPA in undergraduate years and in post baccalaureate work.
Department Requirements
We welcome all applicants with a strong background in mathematics. PhD applicants on the quarter system are expected to have taken at least 6 upper division courses or 4 upper division courses on a semester system in any of the following areas:
- Linear algebra
- Abstract algebra
- Real Analysis/Advanced Calculus
- Complex Analysis
- Topology
- Ordinary/Partial Differential Equations
- Numerical Analysis
- Probability
For students interested in Applied Mathematics, an additional course in modeling is preferred.
All classes should be proof based. We will consider applicants who are taking some of these courses at the time of application or will be taking them prior to graduation from their institution. Additional upper division math classes are preferable. The prerequisites for our courses can be found in the UCR catalog online here.
Department and University Requirements
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Application Fee
Learn more about the Application Fee here.
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Degree Certificate (international only)
Learn more about the Degree Certificate here.
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General GRE/Math GRE Exam
We do not require or consider the General GRE or Math Subject GRE test.
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Letters of Recommendation
We require three letters of recommendation. Although all letters are preferred to be from faculty in math, we will accept the application if at least two letters are from faculty in math. The most important aspect of these recommendation letters is they are completed by individuals who are able to analyze your academic ability and potential for success in a rigorous graduate program.
Once the reference information is provided on the application, they will receive an email inviting them to submit a recommendation letter on your behalf. Please follow up with references if letters are not received. Learn more here.
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Math Course List
Please submit a list of the math courses taken in the application that includes a brief description of the course, and the textbook used for each course.
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Statement of Purpose & Personal History Statement
Learn more about the Statement of Purpose & Personal History Statement here.
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TOEFL/ILTS
Learn more about TOEFL/ILTS here.
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Unofficial Transcripts
- We only require UNOFFICIAL transcripts for the review of your application. Please DO NOT send official transcripts electronically or by mail. All transcripts and academic documents uploaded to the online application system are considered unofficial.
- After Fall 2024 quarter/semester grades post on your transcript, please upload a revised unofficial transcript to your application under "Additional Information".
- Please review additional transcript information online here.
Contact Us
Graduate Student Services Advisor
Kathryn Aquino
Email: mathadmin@ucr.edu
Phone: (951)-827-3127
Student Affairs Specialist
Randy Morgan
Email: mathadmin@ucr.edu
Phone: (951)-827-3114
Graduate Student Services Supervisor
Margarita Roman
Email: mathadmin@ucr.edu
Phone: (951)-827-3090
Graduate Advisor, Recruitment
Dr. Zhenghe Zhang
Email: zhenghe.zhang@ucr.edu