Overview

With this Mathematics program at Pennsylvania State University, the Mathematics department is prepared to direct research in a variety of fields, including various branches of analysis, algebra, topology, number theory, applied analysis, and mathematical logic and foundations.

Features

For the M.A. Mathematics degree the department offers two options:

the thesis option, which requires a final oral examination based on the thesis and general course material;
the nonthesis option, which requires a term paper on an approved topic in mathematics. (No final examination is given in this option. Under this option a student may also elect to take a minor in applied mathematics and may use these credits toward the necessary 30 credits.)

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Real Analysis
Complex Analysis
Functional Analysis
Analysis in Euclidean Space
Mathematical Fluid Mechanics
Ergodic Theory
Probability Theory

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-25 00:00:00 , International

More details

International applicants are encouraged to submit materials at least four months before the beginning of the semester for which they are applying.

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

University Park, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

Scores from the Graduate Record Examinations Aptitude Test (GRE), or from a comparable substitute examination accepted by a graduate program and authorized by the dean of the Graduate School, are required for admission.
To be admitted to the program without undergraduate deficiency, an applicant should have completed at least 18 credits in mathematics at the advanced undergraduate level.
Students with a 3.00 junior/senior average and with appropriate course backgrounds will be considered for admission.

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

46796 USD / year

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Out-of-State

46796 USD / year

≈ 46796 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

25966 USD / year

≈ 25966 USD / year

Living costs

University Park

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

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