Program Description

The Mathematics PhD degree curriculum at The University of Texas at Dallas offers extensive coursework and intensive research experience in theory, methodology and applications of mathematics. During their study, PhD students acquire the necessary skills to prepare them for high-level careers in fields requiring mathematical sophistication. The PhD program is designed to accommodate the needs and interests of the students. The student must arrange a course program with the guidance and approval of the graduate advisor. Adjustments can be made as the student’s interests develop and a specific dissertation topic is chosen.

Some of the broad research areas represented in mathematics are as follows: algebraic and complex geometry; analysis and its applications; control theory and optimization; dynamical systems and ordinary differential equations; differential geometry; mathematical physics; mathematical methods in medicine, biology, geosciences and mechanics; numerical analysis and scientific computing; partial differential equations; and topology.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the program seek positions such as: professor in an academic institution, or professional in industry, government or finance and researcher in public or private sector. Available emphases ensure that candidates can tailor their future career by having targeted their educational background to their research interests.

The jobs of a mathematician consistently appears among the top jobs in the rankings of 200 jobs by CareerCast’s Jobs Rated Almanac based upon factors such as work environment, income, hiring outlook and stress. For more information about careers in mathematics, view the career page of American Mathematical Society.

The NSM Career Success Center is an important resource for students pursuing STEM and healthcare careers. Career professionals are available to provide strategies for mastering job interviews, writing professional cover letters and resumes and connecting with campus recruiters, among other services.

Marketable Skills

Review the marketable skills for this academic program.

Application Deadlines and Requirements

The university application deadlines apply with the exception that, for the upcoming Fall term, all application materials must be received by December 15 for first-round consideration of scholarships and fellowships. See the Department of Mathematical Sciences graduate programs website for additional information. 

Visit the Apply Now webpage to begin the application process.