All applicants are expected to have a strong undergraduate preparation in mathematics, including (at least) advanced calculus and linear algebra. Other advanced courses such as real analysis, differential equations, and abstract algebra, are highly recommended. Please see each program's webpage for additional information specific to that program. A list of courses taken, with names of textbooks and instructors, would be a useful supplement to the application.

For the statistics option, an undergraduate degree in statistics is not required. Many of our successful statistics students have a degree in mathematics or another field such as engineering, computer science, biological sciences, together with substantial coursework in mathematics.
Official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended
At least three letters of recommendation
A personal statement explaining the student's interest in pursuing graduate studies in mathematics or statistics
The following exam scores (all score reports should be sent by ETS using the code for UMass, which is 3917):
The GRE mathematics subject exam score is required for applicants to the Mathematics PhD program. It is not required for applicants to the PhD in Statistics.
The GRE general exam scores are strongly recommended, but not required.
UPDATE for Admission in Fall 2024: Because of the continuing impact of COVID-19 on ETS test administration, the GRE subject test will not be required in order to apply to the PhD program in Mathematics. Optionally, prospective candidates are welcome to submit their subject GRE scores in case they have taken the Mathematics test.
IELTS - 6.5
TOEFL IBT - 80
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