Graduate Program

The Department of Mathematics of the University of Georgia is a vibrant mathematical community. The department currently holds an NSF VIGRE grant providing financial support for graduate students, and stimulating research and teaching collaborations among the math faculty, postdoctoral associates, graduate students, and undergraduates. Ours is one of only a dozen mathematics and statistics departments nationwide to receive a second VIGRE grant. We are noted for the friendliness of our faculty and students, and for our flexibility in adapting programs to the needs of each individual student. The department has particularly active research groups in algebra, analysis, applied mathematics, geometry, number theory, and topology.

Degree Programs

The department offers three graduate degrees: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Master of Arts (MA), and Master of Applied Mathematical Sciences (MAMS). The MA degree is available in two variants: with or without thesis. The MAMS is an interdisciplinary degree emphasizing applications of mathematics to real-world problems.

Financial Aid

The Mathematics Department offers financial support to all PhD students as long as they are making satisfactory progress toward their degrees. Historically, about half of our MA and MAMS students have received financial support; recently, the percentage of supported Masters students has been higher. Available support includes eleven-month VIGRE stipends at $25,000, the prestigious Presidential Fellowships at $24,000 for five years, Graduate School Assistantships with no teaching duties for two years, and Departmental Teaching Assistantships. In addition, we support most of our graduate students during the summer.

Admission

The deadline for Fall admission with full consideration for all possible financial aid is January 1. Applications completed after that date will still be considered for admission, but will miss some financial aid opportunities. The department normally does not admit students for Spring semester, as both our assistantship budget and our program of courses are geared toward Fall starts.

NEW: Effective with applications for Fall 2009, the admissions committee highly recommends that applicants take the Mathematics Subject GRE.

Special Events

Fall 2008 Math Graduate Student Orientation
Fall 2008 Qualifying Exam Schedule
Visitation Day (for prospective graduate students)
Friday,. Feb. 22, 2008.

Information For Prospective Students

NEW Request Information
Being a Graduate Student
Doctoral Program (Ph.D.)
Master of Arts (M.A.)
Master of Applied Mathematical Sciences (M.A.M.S.)
Graduate Certificate in Mathematics Education
Graduate Courses

Applying to the Graduate Program

Assistantship Information
Application Procedures
Application Frequently Asked Questions
Application Requirements and Online Application Form
Graduate School Fellowships, Scholarships, and Awards
Useful Addresses for Further Information

Information for Current Graduate Students

Graduate Guide Book
NEW Who Must Take MATH8850 (VIGRE seminar)?
This Year's Mathematics Classes
Next Year's Mathematics Classes
Student Travel Fund Guidelines
Foreign Language Completion Form
Preliminary Examination for New Students
Qualifying Examinations
Qualifying Examinations from previous years
VIGRE grant information
Graduate Students (alphabetical order)
Recent Graduates
Current Faculty and Their Doctoral Students at UGA

Kudos

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