PhD in Applied Mathematics in Boulder United States | University of Colorado Boulder

The department encourages close collaboration between students and professors to deliver a customized education in applied mathematics. Our faculty includes both departmental members and affiliated scholars from other academic units, allowing PhD candidates to receive guidance from core professors or joint mentorship with applied mathematics affiliates. This approach offers a truly distinctive educational journey across various disciplines including physical, biological, computational, and engineering sciences. The wide-ranging expertise of our faculty enables students to pursue their academic and research goals through participation in multiple ongoing faculty-led projects.

Numerous PhD candidates have conducted groundbreaking research at Boulder's prestigious institutions like the National Center for Atmospheric Research, National Institute of Standards and Technology, and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Beyond local opportunities, students collaborate with renowned facilities including the National Renewable Energy Lab and Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics, as well as other leading national research centers.