About PhD Program,
The Department of Mathematics recognizes that the Supreme Court issued a ruling in June 2023 about the consideration of certain types of demographic information as part of an admission review. All applications submitted during upcoming application cycles will be reviewed in conformance with that decision.
The Department of Mathematics welcomes graduate applications from individuals with a broad range of life experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds who would contribute to our community of scholars. Review of applications is holistic and individualized, considering each applicant’s academic record and accomplishments, letters of recommendation, and admissions essays in order to understand how an applicant’s life experiences have shaped their past and potential contributions to their field.
PhD Program Degree Eligibility with GPA,
We do not have a cutoff. Most admitted applicants have a GRE Mathematics subject score of above 800.
The TOEFL requirement is set by the University and is required for applicants whose first language is not English unless they qualify for an exemption or a waiver of the requirement. Please see the University Graduate Admissions TOEFL information to determine if you need to submit TOEFL scores or qualify for an exemption or waiver.
Both pure and applied mathematics can be studied. There is no separate applied mathematics program. See the Research Areas page for information about areas of faculty research.
PhD Funding Coverage,
All admitted PhD students who make satisfactory progress are fully funded for five years. Funding sources include department fellowships, teaching assistantships and research assistantships.
In addition, applicants are encouraged to apply for fellowships outside the department. See the Fellowships Opportunities section above for some of the opportunities available, including some of the fellowships received by our students in recent years.
Application Requirement,
Statement of Purpose. See the Graduate Admissions page on statements for more information.
Soft copy of unofficial transcripts/academic records for every post-secondary institution where you were previously or are currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program. See the Graduate Admissions page on transcripts for transcript requirements and the Minimum Education Requirements.
Names and contact information of your recommenders, minimum of 3, maximum of 4.
Your recommenders will receive an email with instructions for submitting their letters online after you enter their information in the application. The admissions committee will start their review shortly after the deadline so ask your recommenders to submit their letters by the application deadline so they will be included in the review. See the Graduate Admissions page on recommendations for more information.
GRE Mathematics Subject Test Score.
Applicants are expected to submit their GRE Mathematics Subject Test score. If it is not practical for you to take the GRE Mathematics Subject Test you will be able to submit a waiver form as part of your application. The waiver form will ask you to explain why you are not able to take the GRE Mathematics Subject Test.
TOEFL Scores (Only if applicable).
This is required of applicants whose first language is not English. If your first language is not English, you may be eligible for an exemption or a waiver. Review the TOEFL information on the University Graduate Admissions website for more information including exemption and waiver information.
Application Fee or Fee Waiver.
The Department is not able to provide fee waivers. Please see the link above for the available fee waivers and how to submit a request. Requests are due 2 weeks before the application deadline.
Items that are NOT required
GRE General Test Scores are neither required nor accepted as part of the application.
Official transcripts are not required with your application. If you are offered admission to Stanford and accept the offer, you will be required to submit official transcripts at that time.
Application Deadline,
Dec 03, 2024
Application Fee,
The application fee is $125 and is nonrefundable.
