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Ph.D. in Mathematics

We offer a Ph.D. in Mathematics with research areas in Pure and Applied Math.  

 

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Admission Requirements

Please visit our Admissions Requirements page to learn about minimum requirements.


Math Ph.D. Catalog Requirements

  • Pass four core course sequences from Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Complex Analysis, PDE, Topology, and/or Real Analysis.
  • Pass two written qualifying exams.
    • A student is allowed to take the qualifying examination at most twice for each sequence.
  • Complete four Math graduate elective courses.
  • Complete a 2 unit course in Professional Development.
  • Pass an Oral Qualifying Exam.
  • Write and defend a Ph.D. dissertation which is a significant original contribution to the mathematical literature.
  • 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

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