Overview

The doctoral curriculum in Applied Mathematics from University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) combines advanced core coursework in real analysis, matrix analysis, and applied analysis with specialized seminars tailored to each candidate’s dissertation research. Students demonstrate foundational mastery by passing the Master’s Written Comprehensive Examinations and qualifying coursework before advancing to specialized doctoral studies. The program requires a minimum of 18 credits of doctoral dissertation research, alongside independent studies, oral presentations, and original research contributions. Candidates formulate a research proposal under faculty mentorship, defend their dissertation proposal, and ultimately complete and orally defend an original doctoral dissertation.

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Research in the Applied Mathematics Ph.D. program encompasses a wide range of theoretical, computational, and interdisciplinary investigation. Doctoral candidates conduct empirical research alongside departmental research groups and interdisciplinary institutes. Key research topics and specialization areas within the department include: Numerical Analysis and PDE-Constrained Optimization, Differential Equations and Dynamical Systems, Mathematical Biology and Stochastic Modeling of Biological Systems, Scientific Computing, Parallel Computing, and Industrial Mathematics; Fluid and Solid Mechanics, Optimization Theory, Convex Programming, and Interior-Point Methods; Uncertainty, Quantification and Stochastic Finite Elements; Control Theory and Intelligent Systems.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Real Analysis

Matrix Analysis and Applied Linear Algebra

Applied Analysis

Ordinary Differential Equations

Partial Differential Equations

Numerical Analysis and Scientific Computing

Optimization Theory and Applications

Dynamical Systems and Control Theory

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Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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100

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

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Campus Location

Baltimore Highlands, United States

Disciplines

Applied Mathematics View 40 other PhDs in Applied Mathematics in United States

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English requirements

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100

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General requirements

GRE General Test score in 85 percentile in quantitative section required.

TOEFL score of >600 (paper), >250 (computer), or >100 (iBT) for international students whose native language is not English; solid background in mathematics and/or statistics

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