What will I learn?

The Department of Mathematics, in the College of Arts and Sciences, offers degree programs leading to the M.A. in Mathematics (Secondary Teacher Option), the M.A. in Mathematics, and the Ph.D. in Mathematics. Several surveys, including U.S. News and World Report’s ''America’s Best Graduate Schools,'' have repeatedly ranked the department’s Ph.D. program among the top 20 in the nation, with top-five rankings for sub-disciplines such as Geometry. The Department’s research and educational missions are considerably enhanced by its close collaboration with the Simons Center for Geometry and Physics and the Institute for Mathematical Sciences. While these two research institutes function as independent entities, their faculty members may, when appropriate, teach courses or supervise students under the department’s auspices. The Mathematics Ph.D. program is internationally prominent and highly reputed, with a very selective admission process. The program prepares the students for a career in mathematical research and university teaching, while the skills learned enable many of the graduates to pursue highly successful careers in financial, software, and other industries. Students admitted to the Ph.D. program may also choose to be considered for our Professional Option MA degree. By itself, a Master’s degree of this type qualifies the recipient for many careers, including teaching at the community-college level.

Which department am I in?

College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Mathematics

Study options

Full Time (6 Semesters)

Tuition fees

$22,838.40 (19,26,966) per year

Housing - 10630

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

August 2027

Venue

Stony Brook University

100 Nicolls Road,

STONY BROOK,

New York,

11794, Northeast, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

In addition to the Graduate School requirements, the minimum requirements for admission to this program are:

A. A bachelors degree with a major in mathematics, or the equivalent.

B. Evidence that the student is likely to succeed. This must include three letters of recommendation from mathematicians (usually from present or former teachers). The breadth and depth of mathematics courses taken, and performance, in these courses will also be carefully considered.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.