Applying to the Ph.D in Mathematics and Statistics with Interdisciplinary Applications Program
Admission is available for either Fall or Spring semesters. The deadline for Fall admission is February 1 and the deadline for Spring admission is October 15.
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Mathematics and Statistics with Interdisciplinary Applications is designed to provide a strong mathematics and statistics background to support intense quantitative work in diverse disciplines. The curriculum will prepare scholars to work on problems at the intersection of mathematics, science, engineering, medicine, finance, computer science, and other quantitative disciplines. The program aims to be the most inclusive and broadly interdisciplinary in Texas.
For more information about the program, please visit the Program Overview
Admissions Requirements
To apply: Submit a UTRGV Graduate Application at www.utrgv.edu/gradapply. There is no application fee.
The minimum admissions criteria for this program are:
- B.S. or B.A. in a STEM field or related field, with at least 3 advanced undergraduate courses in Mathematics from the following: Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Modern Algebra I, Real Analysis I, Probability and Statistics I, Complex Variables
OR Earned a Master's degree in Mathematics or a related field from a regionally accredited institution in the United States or a recognized international equivalent in a similar or related field with at least 3 undergraduate classes as given above; - Official transcripts from each institution attended (must be submitted directly to UTRGV).
- Personal Statement.
- Curriculum Vita.
- Three letters of recommendation.
Note: GRE is no longer required.
Applicants whose native language is not English or who studied at a university outside the U.S. have the following additional requirements:
Foreign Credential Evaluation
International credentials (transcripts) must be evaluated through an approved evaluation service. The evaluation is the sole responsibility of the applicant and must be submitted for evaluation to one of the following credential evaluation services: World Education Services (WES), Foreign Credential Service of America (FCSA), SPANTRAN or International Education Evaluations (IEE). Applicants are required to select the course-by-course report option. General reports are not sufficient
English Proficiency Exam Scores
Students whose native language is not English will be expected to provide test scores for either the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or Duolingo. The minimum scores are given below:
TOEFL Minimum Scores
- 550 Paper-Based
- 213 Computer-based
- 79 Internet-Based
TOEFL Essentials Minimum Scores
- 8.5
IELTS Minimum Score
- 6.5
Duolingo
- 105
To find out if your country is exempt from the English Proficiency requirement, please check here.
Other requirements for international students
For further details on international admissions, please see International Admissions.
PhD GTA/GRA positions
SMSS offers a limited number of highly-competitive Graduate Teaching Assistantships (GTAs). Graduate Research Assistantships (GRA) may also be available. Generally, these positions offer tuition support and a monthly stipend of up to $2,400 per month during the academic year. Additional summer support may also be available. All full-time applicants will be considered for any available opportunities.