Ph.D. in Mathematics
We offer a Ph.D. in Mathematics with research areas in Pure and Applied Math.
Research Areas
Admission Requirements
Please visit our Admissions Requirements page to learn about minimum requirements.
Math Ph.D. Catalog Requirements
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Pass four core course sequences from Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Complex Analysis, PDE, Topology, and/or Real Analysis.
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Pass two written qualifying exams.
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A student is allowed to take the qualifying examination at most twice for each sequence.
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Complete four Math graduate elective courses.
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Complete a 2 unit course in Professional Development.
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Pass an Oral Qualifying Exam.
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Write and defend a Ph.D. dissertation which is a significant original contribution to the mathematical literature.
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Normative Time to Degree: 15 quarters.
Financial Support
Most admitted Ph.D. students are supported through multi-year funding packages that may include fellowships, teaching assistantships, payment of tuition/fees, and/or research assistantships. Learn more about UCR's Graduate Division Fellowship Information here
Please contact us at mathadmin@ucr.edu if you have any additional questions.
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