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The Mathematics Department provides a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Program designed to equip students for thriving research careers as professional mathematicians across academia, industry, government laboratories, and finance. This program delivers comprehensive, rigorous training within a vibrant and collaborative setting, preparing graduates to take on leading research roles in various sectors. Students engage in research across diverse fields that reflect the breadth of faculty expertise.
Graduates emerge with wide-ranging exposure to advanced mathematics and substantial research experience. They acquire specialized knowledge and intensive training in their chosen focus area. The program also offers internships, numerous research and working seminars, and teaching opportunities. Each student completes an original dissertation that makes a meaningful contribution to their field. With the growing demand for STEM professionals, our program readies students for diverse career paths by developing both technical expertise and the ethical foundation needed to excel as STEM leaders in academic and industrial settings.
You are an international graduate applicant if you:
are not a citizen or permanent resident of the United States (or applicant for permanent residency)
AND
you have not graduated from a Texas high school after three years in residence in Texas
AND
hold a bachelor’s or professional degree (or equivalent)
English proficiency can also be demonstrated by:
Minimum TOEFL i-BT score of 80 (in person or Home Edition) from a test date within two years (Texas A&M University does not accept the MyBest TOEFL score), or
Minimum TOEFL Essentials score of 8.5, or
Minimum IELTS Academic test score of 6.0 overall band (Texas A&M University does not accept the IELTS General test), or
GRE Verbal Reasoning score of at least 146 (subject to departmental approval), or
GMAT Verbal Score of at least 22 (subject to departmental approval), or
Acquiring alternative verification during the admission process from the Graduate and Professional School via a departmental request.