Mathematics

Department Code
MATH
Interdepartmental Program
No
Explore the profound depths of mathematics and its applications with Iowa State University's Mathematics graduate program. Our program offers a rigorous curriculum designed to prepare students for careers in mathematical research, academia, and industry.
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The department offers programs leading to the Ph.D. in Mathematics, Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics, the M.S. in Mathematics, and the M.S. in Applied Mathematics.

We also participate in interdisciplinary programs in Information Assurance, Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, Human Computer Interaction and Ecology and Evolutionary Biology.

All the graduate programs have considerable flexibility to suit individual needs and we offer a variety of online graduate student resources. The faculty has especially strong, active research groups in partial differential equations, applied mathematics, stochastic processes, functional analysis, combinatorics, algebra, control theory, and mathematical biology. Scholarships and grants are available. Graduate students are also eligible to earn annual departmental awards recognizing academic excellence.


Degrees Offered:

  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
  • Master of Science (M.S.)

 

Learning Goals

  • Master core areas of Mathematics (MS, PhD)
  • Achieve in-depth knowledge in a chosen subfield of Mathematics (PhD)
  • Perform original research in a chosen subfield that advances Mathematics (PhD)
  • Demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate mathematical concepts and research results (MS, PhD)
515-294-4003

Math Graduate Program Support

gradmath@iastate.edu
Mathematics Graduate Program
411 Morrill Road
Iowa State University
Ames, IA 50011-2104

Program Homepage Program Handbook

Application Requirements

Application Deadlines:

Fall term – February 1st.

International students should apply at least three months before the start of term they are applying.

Application Details:

This program is open to domestic and international students.

Application Instructions

Admission Requirements

Graduate College Requirements:

  • 4 year Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)
  • Academic Records/Transcripts
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA (Program may alter requirement.)
  • Proof of English Proficiency.

Program Specific Requirements:

  • Statement of Purpose
  • TOEFL Speak Minimum -- 20 (for non-native speakers)
  • Program Requires GRE: No
  • Program Requires GMAT: No
  • Program Will Review Without TOEFL or IELTS: No

International Requirements:

  • Financial Statement:  Application
  • English Proficiency Minimum:
    TOEFL Paper (PBT) 550
    TOEFL Internet (iBT) 79
    IELTS 7
    PTE 53
    Duolingo (approved through spring 2026) 115
Program Interest Area
Program Department
Does this Program Offer a Distance Option?
No
Program offers a Coursework Only?
No
Program Director
rossmani@iastate.edu
Certificate Director
lidicky@iastate.edu
Program Staff
hallman1@iastate.edu
Postdoc Contact
lidicky@iastate.edu
Interdepartmental Program
No
The department offers programs leading to the Ph.D. in Mathematics, Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics, the M.S. in Mathematics, and the M.S. in Applied Mathematics. We also participate in interdisciplinary programs in Information Assurance, Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, Human Computer Interaction and Ecology and Evolutionary Biology.
Math graduate student

All the graduate programs have considerable flexibility to suit individual needs and we offer a variety of online graduate student resources. The faculty has especially strong, active research groups in partial differential equations, applied mathematics, stochastic processes, functional analysis, combinatorics, algebra, control theory, and mathematical biology. Scholarships and grants are available. Graduate students are also eligible to earn annual departmental awards recognizing academic excellence.


Degrees Offered:

  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
  • Master of Science (M.S.)

 

How long does it take to earn a degree?

  • Median time to earn the doctorate: 5.0 years (Methods)
  • Median time to earn the master’s: 1.8 years (Methods)

 

Program Degrees Offered

Learning Goals

  • Master core areas of Applied Mathematics (MS, PhD)
  • Achieve in-depth knowledge in a chosen subfield of Applied Mathematics (PhD)
  • Perform original research in a chosen subfield that advances Applied Mathematics (PhD)
  • Demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate mathematical concepts and research results (MS, PhD)
515-294-4003

Math Graduate Program Support

gradmath@iastate.edu
Mathematics Graduate Program
411 Morrill Road
Iowa State University
Ames, IA 50011-2104

Program Homepage Program Handbook

Application Requirements

Application Deadlines:

February 1 for fall admission.

Application Details:

This program is open to domestic and international students.

Application Instructions

Admission Requirements

Graduate College Requirements:

  • 4 year Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)
  • Academic Records/Transcripts
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA (Program may alter requirement.)
  • Proof of English Proficiency.

Program Specific Requirements:

  • Statement of Purpose
  • TOEFL Speak Minimum -- 20 (for non-native speakers)
  • Program Requires GRE: No
  • Program Requires GMAT: No
  • Program Will Review Without TOEFL or IELTS: No

International Requirements:

  • Financial Statement:  Application
  • English Proficiency Minimum:
    TOEFL Paper (PBT) 550
    TOEFL Internet (iBT) 79
    IELTS 7
    PTE 53
    Duolingo (approved through spring 2026) 115
Program Interest Area
Program Department
Does this Program Offer a Distance Option?
No
Program offers a Coursework Only?
No
Program Director
rossmani@iastate.edu
Program Staff
hallman1@iastate.edu
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