Overview

By the end of Spring Quarter of their second year in the Mathematics program at Stanford University, students must have a dissertation advisor and apply for Candidacy.

Key Features

During their third year, students will sit for their Area Examination, which must be completed by the end of Winter Quarter. This exam assesses the student’s breadth of knowledge in his or her particular area of research.

The Area Examination is also used as an opportunity for the student to present his or her committee with a summary of research conducted to date as well as a detailed plan for the remaining research.

Programme Structure

Courses in this program include:

Algebraic Topology
Differential Topology
Differential Geometry
Algebraic Geometry
Theory of Probability

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-05 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

135 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Stanford, United States

Disciplines

Mathematics View 143 other PhDs in Mathematics in United States

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Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

Statement of Purpose
Soft copy of transcripts/academic records (unofficial transcripts are fine)
Names and contact information of your recommenders, minimum of 3, maximum of 6. Your recommenders will receive an email with instructions for submitting their letters online after you enter and save their information in the application.
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Tuition Fee

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International

25440 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12720 USD per semester during 60 months.
National

25440 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12720 USD per semester during 60 months.
In-State

25440 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12720 USD per semester during 60 months.

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Living costs for Stanford

1100 - 1600 USD /month

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