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Research interests include algebra, algebraic geometry, differential equations, differential geometry, logic and foundations, modern analysis, number theory, probability, and topology. MS students may minor in any department where mathematics plays a significant role.

Degrees Offered:

  • MA, MS, PhD
Degree Details: 

MA
Requires 30 semester hours of approved graduate study with a presentation of a mathematics project or thesis before a faculty committee.

MS in Applied Mathematics
Requires 30 hours of graduate course work, at least 18 hours of which is in the math department, and includes two full-year sequences. One of these must be MATH 5600-5610: Numerical Analysis. At least 6 hours of graduate work must be in an approved area of application and include a full-year sequence. You may minor in any department where mathematics plays a significant role. The student must make a presentation of a mathematics project or thesis before a faculty committee.

PhD
Requires 30 hours of approved graduate study and 30 hours of dissertation credit, successful completion of preliminary and comprehensive examinations, and a successful dissertation defense. A PhD student is required to make written translations of mathematical literature in one of the following languages: French, German, Italian, or Russian.

Admissions Requirements: 
  1. Hold a baccalaureate degree or its equivalent from an accredited college or university.
  2. Have an undergraduate grade point average of at least 3.0.
  3. Have demonstrated mathematical maturity and accomplishment roughly at the level of a successful mathematics major at CU Boulder. Must also demonstrate mathematical potential: success in courses in advanced calculus and abstract algebra help demonstrate this potential.
  4. GRE scores: General and mathematics subject specific exams are mandatory.
  5. TOEFL scores: International students are required to take an English proficiency exam.
  6. Submit three letters of recommendation from accredited mathematicians.

There are no preapplications or pre-evaluations needed for applicants. For specific requirements of the Mathematics department go to http://www.colorado.edu/math/.

Financial Support: 

Most financial support is for teaching assistantships, which include tuition waivers. There are some research assistantships and some fellowship awards.

Fall Domestic Application Deadline: 
January 15, 2012
Fall International Application Deadline: 
December 15, 2011
Contact Information: 

University of Colorado Boulder
Department of Mathematics
Graduate Program Assistant
Mathematics 260
395 UCB
Boulder, CO 80309-0395
Phone 303-492-3161
Fax 303-492-7707
 

Website: 
math.colorado.edu
Email: 
gradmath@colorado.edu
Where To Send Your Materials: 

Application Mailing Instructions

Domestic Applicants:

Transcripts and other supporting materials required by your department should be sent directly to Graduate Admissions:

For standard international mail or mail within the US, including USPS Priority and Express:

Graduate Admissions
University of Colorado Boulder
3100 Marine St Suite A122
553 UCB
Boulder, CO 80309-0553 USA

For overnight or express mail (DHL, FEDEX, UPS):

Graduate Admissions             
University of Colorado Boulder                     
3100 Marine Street - 553 UCB
Bldg RL3 Suite A122
Boulder, CO 80303-1058 USA                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  (303) 492-6301
  

All International Applicants

Transcripts and other supporting materials required by your department should be sent directly to Office of Admissions/International:

For standard international mail or mail within the US, including USPS Priority and Express:

Office of Admissions/International
University of Colorado Boulder
3100 Marine St Suite A122
65 UCB
Boulder, CO 80309-0065 USA

Overnight/Express Mailing Address (DHL, UPS, Fedex)          

Office of Admissions/International               
University of Colorado Boulder                     
3100 Marine Street - 65 UCB
Bldg RL3 Suite A122
Boulder, CO 80303-1058 USA
303-492-6301