Welcome From the Director of Graduate Programs

Overview

The Department of Mathematical Sciences offers a program leading to a Master of Science in Mathematics from Purdue University. Students may specialize in the following options:

• Pure Mathematics
• Applied Mathematics
• Applied Statistics
• Mathematics Education

Purdue Graduate Student Handbook

The Purdue Graduate Student Handbook contains the details of the program requirements, policies, and procedures.

Funding Opportunities

Teaching/Research Assistantships

Students who intend to work full-time toward the M.S and who supply application materials by March 1 will be considered for graduate assistantships. Graduate assistantships include stipends ranging from $8,000 to $10,000 for ten months with all fees remitted except for approximately $600 per semester, plus health insurance (medical and dental). Teaching assistant training and mentoring is provided.

Admissions Deadlines

For fall semester (deadlines are firm):

March 1 – for assistantship consideration
March 1 – all international applicants
May 1 – all other applicants

For spring semester (deadlines are firm):

September 1
Spring applicants are not considered for financial support; due to schedule of course offerings, it is not always feasible to begin the program in the spring semester. Email grad-program@math.iupui.edu for more information before applying for spring admission.

Applicants are required to submit the following for admission consideration:

1. IUPUI online application
2. A statement of personal and professional goals (300-500 words). This can be submitted as part of the online application or sent directly to the department.
3. A resume or CV. This can be submitted as part of the online application or sent directly to the department
4. Three letters of recommendation. These can be submitted online or you may download and print the form.
5. Official transcripts and evidence of degrees awarded from each post-secondary school attended. If the original documents are in not in English, you must submit a certified translation of each official transcript and degree certificate. Notarized copies are NOT acceptable.
   
   Transcript request form
   Definition of official transcript
   
6. An official TOEFL score report not more than two years old with the following minimum scores:
   • 570 on paper-based test, or
   • 230 on computer based test, or
   • 79 on internet-based test, with the following minimum sub-scores:
     • Writing 18
     • Speaking 18
     • Listening 14
     • Reading 19
   Note: An official TOEFL score report, as above, or an IELTS score of at least 6.0, is required for all applicants whose native language is not English. An exception will be granted for non-native speakers of English who have completed a post-secondary degree at a college or university in a native-English speaking country within two years of the anticipated enrollment semester and for non-native speakers of English who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents. IUPUI's school code for the TOEFL is 1325.
7. Non-waivable, non-refundable application fee of $50 for domestic applicants and $60 for international applicants.
8. International Student Financial Information Form (For international students only; download and print the form.)

Applicants who wish to be considered for financial support must also submit valid general GRE test scores.

GRE scores are encouraged but not required for other applicants.

Graduate Programs Contact Information

Department Address for application materials:
Graduate Programs
Department of Mathematical Sciences
IUPUI
402 N. Blackford St. Rm. 270
Indianapolis IN 46202-3216

Email: grad-program@math.iupui.edu
Phone: 1-317-274-6918
Fax: 1-317-274-3460