About Master’s Program,
Students in the Master of Science in Mathematics program take courses with either a pure or an applied mathematical emphasis. In addition to advanced coursework in mathematics, students take a comprehensive examination, and they complete a project or thesis developed in consultation with the student’s graduate advisor and graduate advisory committee.
Projects and theses have been done in the areas of graph theory, algebra, biomathematics, partial differential equations, numerical analysis, dynamical systems, and Lie groups, among other topics. Many projects and theses have led to publications in pure and applied mathematics journals.
Most students complete the program in two years plus associated summers. Graduates of this program have gone on to Ph.D. programs in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, and other fields, and into teaching positions at the two-year college level.
Start your application at the UAF Admissions application page. Applications are evaluated when complete. To be competitive for financial support, applications should be complete at least six months before intended admission. Firm application deadlines are June 1 for fall admission and October 15 for spring (March 1 and Sept 1 for international applicants). The UAF catalog description of the program is online here.
Master’s Program Degree Eligibility with GPA,
To be considered for admission, we typically require candidates to have earned a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a cumulative undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 (equivalent to a B grade) and a GPA of 3.0 (B) or higher in their major.
The Office of Admissions requires official transcripts of all college-level course work. To be considered official, transcripts must arrive in sealed envelopes from each institution attended, be directly emailed from an official college staff member, or be submitted electronically through a secure transcript service. Transcripts emailed by students or faxed transcripts will not be considered official.
College of Business and Security Management applicants must provide official GRE* or GMAT scores.
Master and Doctor of Philosophy applicants will need to provide official GRE* scores.
Master’s Funding Coverage,
Scholarships are financial awards that can be used to pay for tuition, housing, books and other costs related to college. Merit-based scholarships are awarded based on academic performance, community involvement and other achievements. Need-based scholarships are awarded based on financial need and require completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
College scholarships are awarded by the federal government, state agencies, universities, private organizations and other donors. The donor or department funding the scholarship typically sets the criteria for how it’s awarded.
Scholarships for Alaska Residents
Application Requirement,
Resume
Statement of goals
Three letters of recommendation
GRE* or GMAT test scores (see test scores tab for details.)
The major’s department may ask for additional requirements. Please refer to the graduate degree requirements by major lookup page for additional requirements and materials for your program.
Application Deadline,
Jun 01, 2025
Application Fee,
Graduate degree $75
