Mathematics
    Duration4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    USD 16,206 / Semester
    Next IntakeAugust 28, 2023
    Mathematics

    About

    Graduate Certificate, M.S., Ph.D. Degrees

    M.S., Ph.D. Degrees

    The number of new fields in which professional mathematicians find employment grows continually. This department prepares students for careers in industry, government and education.

    The M.S. in mathematics prepares students for Ph.D. work, in addition to providing a terminal degree for those planning to enter industry or education. The aim of the Ph.D. program is to provide the student with the expertise to accomplish significant research in applied or pure mathematics, as well as to provide a broad and deep professional education.

    In addition to the major programs, the department provides a number of service courses in support of other programs within the university. Current and detailed information on mathematics degrees and course offerings is available from the department.

    The Department of Mathematics and Statistics also offers programs in statistics (see separate listings).

    Graduate Certificate

    The graduate certificate in applied and computational mathematics is equivalent to most of a year of coursework done by graduate students in this area. The certificate encourages a more in-depth study into mathematics beyond the undergraduate level. The focus is on mathematics that is useful in the sciences and engineering, especially on techniques that can be applied in computer programs. Furthermore, it provides students a credential recognizing their additional mathematical expertise.

    The certificate is ideal for current graduate students in disciplines other than mathematics who seek greater exposure to mathematical ideas and techniques. It is most suitable for students in the sciences and engineering. It is not suitable for students already enrolled in the M.S. in mathematics or Ph.D. in mathematics programs.

    Minimum Requirements for Mathematics Degrees: M.S.: 30-35 credits; Ph.D.: 18 thesis credits; Graduate Certificate: 12 credits

    College of Natural Science and Mathematics
    Department of Mathematics and Statistics
    907-474-7332
     

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Certificate/Associate Degree Programs

    • at least 18 years old, or
    • have a high school diploma, or
    • have a General Educational Development (GED) diploma.

    Bachelor Degree Programs

    • Have a high school diploma, and
    • Pass the 16-credit high school core curriculum with at least a 2.5, and
    • Have a cumulative GPA of 2.5, and
    • Submit ACT or SAT test scores
      • If you are applying to UAF for the academic years 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25 or summer 2025, your ACT and SAT scores will be waived.

    If you don't meet these requirements, contact an admissions counselor. You may have options to begin a degree or certificate program, such as starting as a pre-undeclared student or as a non-degree student.

    The admission qualifications for international applicants are the same as domestic applicants with the addition of:

    • Proof of English Proficiency
    • Official diploma for institutions who do not list a degree and graduation date on the transcript

    Please refer to the other student types (Freshmen, Transfer or Graduate) for program qualifications.

    Minimum required English proficiency:

    • A minimum TOEFL score of 79.
    • A minimum IELTS score of 6.5.
    • Completion of secondary education in Great Britain, New Zealand, Australia or Canada (excluding Quebec).

    Requests for exception to this policy may be submitted via email to the Office of Admissions. Acceptable grounds for waiving this requirement may include:

    • Successful completion (C or higher) of a college-level, non-ESL English composition course.
    • A comparable score on another approved exam such as the ACT, SAT or EdReady exam.

    International Transcripts: Send official secondary school and/or university transcripts to World Education Services (WES) and request a comprehensive course-by-course credential report. Transcripts from Canadian institutions (excluding Quebec) are exempt from this requirement; they may be sent directly from the issuing institution.

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 79

    Fee Information

    Application Fee 75

    How to Apply

    To start your adventure at UAF, your first step will be to apply for admission. We offer a fast and convenient online application. 

    Once you are admitted into a degree program at UAF, we’ll start preparing your I-20 — the form needed to apply for the F-1 student visa and to enter the U.S. in student status. This process can take up to 7-10 business days once all documents have been received.

    You'll also send your official secondary school and/or university transcripts to a NACES-approved evaluation service and request a comprehensive course-by-course credential report. Transcripts from Canadian institutions (excluding Quebec) are exempt from this requirement; they may be sent directly from the issuing institution.
    SpanTran is a NACES-member company that has created a custom application for UAF students. We recommend using the UAF SpanTran Evaluation Request Form to ensure you get the right kind of evaluation at a discounted rate.

    In order to issue your immigration documents, we must receive the UAF Financial Statement for International Students (PDF) and supporting documentation. We’ll also need a copy of your passport identification page.

    Your immigration documents will be mailed to the address you provided, along with your official letter of acceptance and information about applying for your visa and travel to Alaska.

    You must have a student visa to study in the United States. UAF offers documents for two student visa types (F and J) depending on the type of program you attend. As part of the application process, you’ll also need to schedule a visa interview.

    Mathematics
    University of Alaska Fairbanks
    University of Alaska Fairbanks
    United States of America

    United States of America, Fairbanks