Welcome From the Director of Graduate Programs

The Department is a vibrant academic community with prominent researchers in several areas of mathematics and statistics, providing an excellent environment for collaborative and interdisciplinary study , including life sciences research, as the Indiana University School of Medicine is also located at IUPUI. With a low student/faculty ratio, the Department offers students many opportunities for close student-faculty interaction and guidance.

Admission Requirements

Applications are invited from individuals with a strong background in mathematics who either have an M.S. in mathematics or else have been admitted to our combined M.S.- Ph.D. program. This program requires completion of at least 90 credit hours of graduate work. An M.S. degree from an accredited university may contribute up to 30 credit hours toward this requirement, subject to approval.

Purdue Graduate Student Handbook

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

Funding Opportunities

Fellowships

Students who intend to work full-time toward the Ph.D. and who supply application materials by February 1 will be considered for fellowships. Some of these fellowships include the IUPUI University Fellowship and the Purdue School of Science Fellowship. These fellowships provide a stipend of $16,000- $21,000 or more for twelve months with all fees remitted except for approximately $600 per semester, plus health insurance coverage (medical and dental). These fellowships have tenures ranging from 1 to 2 years, after which the student will be supported with a departmental teaching assistantship or research assistantship up to a total of seven years provided satisfactory academic progress towards the Ph.D. is made.

Teaching/Research Assistantships

Students who intend to work full-time toward the Ph.D. and who supply application materials by March 1 will be considered for graduate assistantships. Graduate teaching assistantships include stipends ranging from $16,000 to $19,500 or more for ten or twelve months with all fees remitted except for approximately $600 per semester, plus health insurance (medical and dental). Teaching assistant training and mentoring is provided.

Admission Deadlines

For fall semester (deadlines are firm):

February 1 – for fellowship consideration
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.)

All applicants must submit official general GRE test scores. Applicants are also strongly encouraged to submit results from the GRE Math Subject Test in order to optimize the chance of admission and funding.

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