Mathematics
The mathematics department supports an intimate and vibrant graduate program. All of our professors are active in research, which provides graduate students with many options for research areas.
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Office of Graduate Admissions
Bendetson Hall
Medford, MA 02155
(617) 627-3395
gradadmissions@tufts.edu
Post-baccalaureate Certificate in Mathematics
M.S. in Mathematics
Ph.D. in Mathematics
The mathematics department supports an intimate and vibrant graduate program. All our professors are active in research, which provides many choices of research areas to doctoral students. At the same time our faculty is devoted to teaching and mentoring of students. Our graduate courses and research seminars provide a great atmosphere for collaborative learning and research.
Tufts Department of Mathematics has numerous research clusters constituting particular areas of strength, including:
- Algebra, Representation Theory, Algebraic Geometry
- Analysis and PDEs
- Computational and Applied Mathematics
- Dynamical Systems
- Geometric Group Theory and Topology
- Probability
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Upon graduation, post-baccalaureate students will have:
- A mastery of quantitative and problem-solving skills.
- A deeper understanding of basic mathematics and how to use quantitative reasoning in a variety of settings.
- The necessary background to pursue a master's degree in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics
Upon graduation, M.S. students will have:
- A mastery of fundamental knowledge in a broad range of mathematical areas.
- A deeper understanding in at least one particular subfield of mathematics and/or related fields
- The ability to solve problems and communicate solutions and concepts clearly and in rigorous mathematics language.
- M.S. students who have chosen the "Thesis Option" will demonstrate an ability to present and defend research work in oral, written, and graphic forms
> The Doctor of Philosophy of Mathematics student will demonstrate an ability to develop a research proposal and carry out independent research
> Upon graduation, Ph.D. students will:
- Demonstrate understanding of the theoretical foundations and computational techniques of their subject and will be able to apply these concepts and tools to solve a wide variety of problems in at least one area of specialization within mathematics.
- Have an in-depth understanding and mastery of the literature in at least one particular subfield of mathematics. Applied mathematicians will also demonstrate mastery of their area of application.
- Demonstrate an ability to present and defend research work in oral, written and graphic forms.
- Demonstrate the ability to conduct a classroom and grade undergraduate work.
- Demonstrate the ability to work effectively as team members.
- Demonstrate an understanding of their professional and ethical responsibilities and appreciation of the impact of mathematics in the social context.
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Application Deadline
Fall: December 15th (Ph.D.) and January 15th (M.S.)
August 1 (Post-Bac only)
Doctorate:
> Application fee
> Resume/CV
> Personal Statement
- This statement should include your reasons for wanting to pursue graduate study at Tufts and within the Department of Mathematics. Discuss what makes mathematics exciting to you. In addition, please include a description of a math problem or topic that challenged you early in your undergraduate experience. Discuss how you, perhaps with the help of others, overcame those difficulties to understand the problem better and how you presently understand it. Do not be afraid to choose something from a "basic" class like calculus. We are interested in hearing about how you have developed your interest in mathematics, not about your achievements. Please limit your statement to 750 words or fewer.
> In light of the COVID-19 pandemic and its effects on the availability of standardized testing, GRE scores are currently waived for students applying to this program
> Official TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo English Test, if applicable
> Transcripts
> Three letters of recommendation
Master's:
> Application fee
> Resume/CV
> Personal Statement
- This statement should include your reasons for wanting to pursue graduate study at Tufts and within the Department of Mathematics. Discuss what makes mathematics exciting to you. In addition, please include a description of a math problem or topic that challenged you early in your undergraduate experience. Discuss how you, perhaps with the help of others, overcame those difficulties to understand the problem better and how you presently understand it. Do not be afraid to choose something from a "basic" class like calculus. We are interested in hearing about how you have developed your interest in mathematics, not about your achievements. Please limit your statement to 750 words or fewer.
> In light of the COVID-19 pandemic and its effects on the availability of standardized testing, GRE scores are currently waived for students applying to this program
> Official TOEFL or IELTS, if applicable
> Transcripts
> Three letters of recommendation
Post-bac
> Application fee
> Resume/CV
> Personal Statement
> Official TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo English Test, if applicable
> Transcripts
> One letter of recommendation
> GRE scores are not required for this program
For questions about this program, including scholarships and assistantships, please contact the graduate program director, Associate Professor James Adler.
Department of Mathematics
Bromfield-Pearson Hall
503 Boston Avenue
Medford, MA 02155
Phone: 617-627-3235