Overview

You will learn from the highly qualified and dedicated faculty in the University at Albany's Mathematics program as you to delve deeper into your chosen area of specialty on the way to your independent research and doctoral thesis defense.

As your dissertation advisor and other faculty members guide you through a personalized course of study, you'll acquire the knowledge and experience you need to become a contributor to the field of mathematics, whether it’s in research, industry or a classroom.

Career Outcomes

The doctoral program in mathematics at UAlbany will prepare you for analysis and problem-solving in business or government, or for research and teaching at the university level.

Whether you choose to share your knowledge with the next generation of advanced mathematics students or commit to further developing your own theorems, career outcomes uniquely suited to math PhD graduates include:

College mathematics professor
Research mathematician
AI and machine learning consultant
Investment researcher
Insurance actuary
Statistician
Software engineer

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Analysis & Real Analysis
Advanced Linear Algebra
Topology
Complex Analysis
Theory of Statistics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Albany, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

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Three letters of recommendation
Official GRE test scores (optional)
Statement of goals

The statement is generally one to two pages discussing what you have to offer the program and what you wish to get out of the program. It should include a brief description of the applicant's field of interest, related background, desired area of study and research emphasis or career goals.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

28318 USD / year

≈ 28318 USD / year
Out-of-State

28318 USD / year

≈ 28318 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

13908 USD / year

≈ 13908 USD / year

Living costs

Albany

United States

1010 - 1570 USD / month

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