Mathematics Graduate Programs
- Contact Information
- College of Arts and Science
- 202 Mathematical Sciences Building
- 573-882-6221
- Mathematics Web Site
- Faculty list (with research interests)
- Courses offered
- Application Requirements & Program Details:
Degrees
- MS in Applied Mathematics
- MA in Mathematics
- MS for Teachers
- Dual MS in Applied Mathematics and Economics
- Dual MS in Applied Mathematics and Electrical Engineering
- PhD in Mathematics
Admission
- Contact Information
- Jan Segert, director of graduate studies
- 202 Mathematical Sciences Building; Columbia, MO 65211
- 573-882-6222
- Mathematics admission page
Admission Criteria
- Fall deadline: January 15
- Minimum TOEFL score: 500/173 (paper/computer)
While a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution is required, the undergraduate major need not be mathematics as long as applicants have had sufficient mathematics training to qualify for 8000-level courses during the first three semesters of graduate work.
Required Application Materials
- To the Office of the Graduate School (210 Jesse Hall; Columbia, MO 65211):
- To the Program (go there for details):
- 3 letters of recommendation
- Departmental application
- GRE scores (recommended, but not required)
Financial Aid from the Program
Some programs require an extra form or statement from those who wish to be considered for internal assistantships, fellowships or other funding packages. Check the program Web site or ask the program contact for details.
In Mathematics, about 80 graduate students, of whom one-half are post-master’s, are currently in the department and nearly all are supported financially. Scholarships, assistantships, fellowships and other sources of aid are available.
The Department Research Fellowship, the Blumenthal Scholarship and the McFarlan Fellowship are administered by the department, while the Huggins Scholarship, Gregory Fellowship and Ridgel Fellowship are administered by the university.