We offer M.A degrees in Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, and M.S. Statistics. Admission decisions for all degree programs are made separately.

Admission to the graduate program is managed through the Department of Mathematics and the Office of Graduate Admissions. We accept applications for the Fall quarter only.

Departmental support is only offered to Ph.D. students, which typically includes a Teaching Assistantship each academic year as well as full Tuition and Fee Scholarships. This is guaranteed for four years as long as a student is in good academic standing and fulfills all teaching responsibilities satisfactorily. For the past several years we have been able to provide a fifth year of support. There will be no changes to this policy as long as funds remain available.

For admission to the graduate programs, a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics is recommended or a strong background in mathematics with a minimum GPA of 3.0 required. A year's sequence in both upper-division algebra and real analysis is strongly encouraged. The GRE is required, but no minimum scores are specified. The GRE Math Subject Exam is required for all degree programs except the M.S. in Statistics. No minimum score is required. The TOEFL exam with a minimum score of 550 (213 for the computer-generated exam or 80 for Internet based) is also required for all international applicants who did not receive a degree from an English speaking institution. The school code for GRE and TOEFL is 4836. The department code for GRE is 0703 and TOEFL is 72.

The online application fee schedule is as follows:

$70 for U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents
$90 for International Applicants

Applications are accepted for the Fall quarter only. The application deadlines for Fall 2010 graduate degree programs are as follows:

• M.A. in Pure Mathematics (Application Deadline: February 1st, 2010)
• M.A. in Applied Mathematics (Application Deadline: February 1st, 2010)
• M.S. in Statistics (Application Deadline: February 1st, 2010)
• Ph.D. in Mathematics (Application Deadline: January 11th, 2010)
• Ph.D in Mathematics, CSME Specialization (Application Deadline: January 11th, 2010)

Applying to the Graduate Program

Online Graduate Applications for Fall 2010 will be available in mid August 2009 at http://graduateapp.ucsd.edu/. The application fee for domestic students is $70.00 and $90.00 for international applicants. Please note that the department will begin processing applications on December 1, 2009.

An applicant's file will be complete when the following documentation has been received:

1. Electronic Graduate Application submittal
2. Statement of Purpose (can be submitted online)
3. Official transcripts
4. List of mathematics courses taken/projected as well as textbooks used. Submit this information with the electronic application or e-mail as a Word document to kaeaton@math.ucsd.edu
5. Three letters of recommendation (can be submitted online)
6. General Graduate Record Examination (GRE) test scores (Math Subject exam required for Ph.D., M.A Applied and M.A. Pure Math applications)
7. TOEFL Score Report (for foreign applicants from non-English speaking countries)

The GRE examinations must be taken no later than December in order for the scores to be considered by the Admissions Committee for Ph.D. applicants.

Please mail all graduate application materials to the address listed below. All inquiries should be directed by email to kaeaton@math.ucsd.edu

Contact Information:

Lois Stewart
Graduate Program Officer (AP&M 7431)
Department of Mathematics
University of California, San Diego
9500 Gilman Drive
La Jolla, CA 92093-0112 USA
858-534-6887
Lstewart@math.ucsd.edu

Kimberly Eaton
Graduate Program Assistant (AP&M 7437)
Department of Mathematics
University of California, San Diego
9500 Gilman Drive
La Jolla, CA 92093-0112 USA
858-534-9056
kaeaton@math.ucsd.edu