PhD in Mathematics

Admission Requirements

Transcripts of all undergraduate and any graduate work must be submitted. In addition to the Graduate College minimum requirements, applicants must meet the following program requirements:

  • Baccalaureate Field Mathematics or a related field.

  • Grade Point Average  At least 3.00/4.00 for the final 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) of undergraduate study, and an average of 3.00 in all mathematics courses beyond calculus.

  • Tests Required Neither the GRE General Exam nor the subject exams are required. Applicants may still submit GRE scores; however, an absence of GRE scores will not negatively impact their application.

  • English Proficiency Additional information on the English proficiency test requirement for international students can be found on the UIC Admissions website. Minimum test scores for this program are:​
    • Exam Score Reading Listening Speaking Writing
      TOEFL iBT 100 19 17 23 21
      IELTS Academic 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0
      PTE Academic 68 66 66 68 66

  • Letters of Recommendation Three required from persons familiar with the applicant’s academic work.

  • Personal Statement Required.

Degree Requirements

In addition to the Graduate College minimum requirements, students must meet the following program requirements:

  • Minimum Semester Hours Required 96 from the baccalaureate.
  • Coursework At least 40 hours must be in 500-level mathematics courses, excluding thesis research (MATH 599, MCS 599, or STAT 599).
  • Preliminary Examination Required.
  • Dissertation Required. Students earn at least 32 hours in thesis research (MATH 599, MCS 599, or STAT 599).