The PhD in Mathematics provides training in mathematics and its applications to a broad range of disciplines and prepares students for careers in academia or industry. It offers students the opportunity to work with faculty on research over a wide range of theoretical and applied topics.
The requirements for obtaining an PhD in Mathematics can be found on the associated page of the BU Bulletin. In one of the 3 subject areas, the 2 courses could be any courses numbered 700 or above; thus they could be 900-level directed study courses. In the other two subject areas only courses numbered 700 to 899 would count toward the breadth requirement.Degree Requirements
Admissions
Admissions information can be found on the BU Arts and Sciences PhD Admissions website.
Financial Aid
Our department funds our PhD students through a combination of University fellowships, teaching fellowships, and faculty research grants. More information will be provided to admitted students.
More Information
Please reach out to us directly at mathdept@math.bu.edu if you have further questions.