Irvine,
CA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Mathematics - Mathematics of Complex Social Phenomena in Irvine United States | University of California Irvine
University of California Irvine
|
Irvine United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
26,802
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
72 months
Graduate-level mathematics courses cater to students pursuing advanced studies in mathematics and related fields requiring mathematical expertise. The curriculum spans diverse areas including analysis, algebra, computational mathematics, mathematical biology, geometry, topology, probability theory, differential equations, and mathematical logic.
Beyond structured coursework, specialized seminars facilitate doctoral research across mathematical disciplines. These faculty-led seminars focus on rotating topics, with participation requiring instructor approval.
Evolutionary theory provides a framework for examining diverse phenomena - from social structures to language development - through applied mathematical techniques. Analytical approaches incorporate dynamical systems, PDEs, stochastic models, and computational methods like agent-based modeling. UCI offers exceptional interdisciplinary opportunities, particularly through the Institute for Mathematical and Behavioral Sciences, fostering collaborations with cognitive scientists, economists, and linguists.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Hold a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) from a recognized academic institution with degree standards equivalent to those of the University of California
Have a minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0
Transcripts Applicants must upload unofficial transcripts for all institutions attended since high school. If an applicant is admitted, official transcripts will be requested only from the institutions were a degree was earned. Foreign applicants must provide transcripts converted to English, and a calculated US GPA
Personal History Statement This will be required by all students, please see the Graduate Division website for more information.
Letters of Recommendation We require three letters of recommendation. Letters must be uploaded digitally, paper LORs will not be accepted.
GRE Official scores are required for the General and Subject GRE exam taken within the last five years for MS & PhD applicants. Subject GRE scores are mandatory for all PhD applicants. PhD applications will not be reviewed without Subject GRE scores. MS applications will be reviewed, however, priority will be given to applicants with Subject GRE scores. No minimum score requirement. International Students - International and permanent resident graduate students who are not citizens of countries where English is either the primary or dominant language (as approved by the UC Irvine Graduate Council) who wish to be considered for appointment as a Teaching Assistant (TA) must have a score of at least 26 in the speaking component of TOEFL iBT or a score of 8 or higher on the speaking module of the IELTS exam. This is a university requirement, the department cannot make exceptions for scores below 26 or 8, respectively.
TOEFL iBT minimum score of 80
IELTS - An overall minimum score of 7.0 for admission, with a score of no less than 6.0 on any individual module.
Have a minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0
Transcripts Applicants must upload unofficial transcripts for all institutions attended since high school. If an applicant is admitted, official transcripts will be requested only from the institutions were a degree was earned. Foreign applicants must provide transcripts converted to English, and a calculated US GPA
Personal History Statement This will be required by all students, please see the Graduate Division website for more information.
Letters of Recommendation We require three letters of recommendation. Letters must be uploaded digitally, paper LORs will not be accepted.
GRE Official scores are required for the General and Subject GRE exam taken within the last five years for MS & PhD applicants. Subject GRE scores are mandatory for all PhD applicants. PhD applications will not be reviewed without Subject GRE scores. MS applications will be reviewed, however, priority will be given to applicants with Subject GRE scores. No minimum score requirement. International Students - International and permanent resident graduate students who are not citizens of countries where English is either the primary or dominant language (as approved by the UC Irvine Graduate Council) who wish to be considered for appointment as a Teaching Assistant (TA) must have a score of at least 26 in the speaking component of TOEFL iBT or a score of 8 or higher on the speaking module of the IELTS exam. This is a university requirement, the department cannot make exceptions for scores below 26 or 8, respectively.
TOEFL iBT minimum score of 80
IELTS - An overall minimum score of 7.0 for admission, with a score of no less than 6.0 on any individual module.
Tuition
USD
26,802