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MATHEMATICS FACT SHEET

Mathematics is a vast and vibrant enterprise with theory at its core. It thrives today on its traditional interaction with the physical sciences and engineering, as well as the more recent connections to computing, information, and communication. It is increasingly inspired by emerging applications in fields as diverse as biology and finance.

Recent faculty honors  include the Levchin Prize, AMS-SIAM George David Birkhoff Prize, Blackwell-Tapia Prize, and Karen EDGE Fellowship.

The department’s  Math Study Center  provides a supportive and active learning environment for precalculus and calculus students. Graduate and advanced undergraduate students help them get unstuck, in a model that has since been adopted elsewhere.

Through the department’s  Washington Experimental Mathematics Lab , faculty collaborate with graduate students, undergraduates, and community members on projects that are experimental, computational, and often visual, coming to understand mathematics as a creative discipline.

Department faculty, working with UW students and hundreds of contributors around the world, continue to develop  SageMath , an open-source mathematical software project that seamlessly integrates various software packages into a common experience. In 2013, it received the Jenks Prize for Excellence in Software Engineering applied to Computer Algebra.

Undergraduate majors (including ACMS majors)

The department offers an undergraduate degree program in Mathematics and an interdisciplinary program — joint with the Department of Applied Mathematics, the Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering, and the Department of Statistics — in Applied and Computational Mathematical Sciences. The department is also a major service department, with over 18,000 students enrolled in its courses annually. 

Winter 2024

• 378 Undergraduate majors
• 162 ACMS Undergraduate majors
• 105 Graduate students

Degrees Awarded 

• 219 Bachelor’s degrees
• 90 ACMS Bachelor’s degrees
• 94 Math minors
• 8 Master’s degrees
• 7 PhD degrees

Major Student Awards

• 1 President's Freshman Medal
• 2 Arts & Sciences Dean’s Medals
• 1 Graduate School Medal
• 2 NSF Postdoctoral Research Fellowships
• 7 NSF Graduate Research Fellowships
• 4 Husky 100
• 1 Putnam, Honorable Mention

Department faculty do fundamental research in classical fields of mathematics and lead the way in newer areas (see Areas of Research below). In addition to intrinsic mathematical research, they collaborate on interdisciplinary projects with Art + Art History + Design, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science and Engineering, Bioengineering, Genome Sciences, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, and the Applied Physics Laboratory. Some examples:

• One faculty member has solved a longstanding open problem in the geometry of Riemannian manifolds, showing that knowledge of the distance function on the boundary determines distance overall. This work, featured in Nature, would allow one in principle to determine what is inside an object — the earth for instance — without destroying it.
• Another recently discovered a formula for counting all tanglegrams of a given size. Tanglegrams are combinatorial objects that arise in subjects as varied as the study of cospeciation in biology and analysis of software projects in computer science.
• In work with chemists at UW and beyond, a faculty member solved a probability problem about crystal deposits on a flat surface, thereby providing the theoretical justification for a procedure that may be used for cancer detection.
• To develop a procedure for packing objects of different weights and sizes into the smallest number of boxes in the fastest time, a suitable algorithm will be slow and inefficient. One of our faculty made a major advance by finding an efficient algorithm producing solutions that, if not optimal, are demonstrably close to optimal ones.

Areas of Research 

• Algebraic geometry
• Algebraic topology
• Combinatorics
• Complex Analysis
• Differential geometry
• Ergodic Theory and Dynamical Systems
• Inverse Problems
• Noncommutative algebra
• Non-smooth analysis
• Number theory
• Numerical analysis
• Optimization
• Partial differential equations
• Probability
• Representation theory
• 29 Professors
• 2 Teaching Professors
• 4 Associate Professors
• 4 Associate Teaching Professors
• 5 Assistant Professors
• 5 Assistant Teaching Professors
• 13 Postdoctoral Scholars

Faculty awards include: 

• 7 Guggenheim Foundation Fellows
• 11 Sloan Research Foundation Fellows
• 10 Simons Foundation Fellows
• NSF: 8 NSF CAREER grants; 1 NSF TRIPODS grant; NSF Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists & Engineers
• AMS: 4 Centennial Research Fellows; 11 AMS Fellows; 1 Birman Fellow; Stefan Bergman Prize; Bôcher Memorial Prize; Leroy P. Steele Prizes; AMS-SIAM George David Birkhoff Prize
• AWM:  AWM Fellow; Humphreys Award; Louise Hay Award
• SIAM: SIAM Fellow; SIAM Kleinman Prize
• IMS: President of IMS; Carver Medal
• UW: Distinguished Teaching Awards; Landolt Distinguished Graduate Mentor
• 1 Packard Foundation Fellow
• 1 Karen EDGE Fellow
• 1 Member, National Academy of Sciences
• 2 American Academy of Arts & Sciences Fellows
• 2 Washington State Academy of Sciences Members
• Foreign Member of the Finnish Academy of Sciences
• Director of the Mathematical Sciences Research Institute
• Wacław Sierpiński Medal
• Vietnamese Friendship Medal
• Solomon Lefschetz Medal
• Gödel Prize
• INFORMS John von Neumann Theory Prize
• Levchin Prize Blackwell-Tapia Prize
• PIMS Education Prize
• Fulkerson Prize
• Rollo Davidson Prize
• Elsevier Itô Prize
• MAA Haimo Award

The Washington Directed Reading Program (WDRP) is a new initiative from the Mathematics Department that launched in Fall 2018. WDRP is modeled after successful Directed Reading Programs (DRPs) at other universities around the country. This program pairs interested undergraduate students with mathematics graduate student mentors to embark on a quarter-long independent reading project. We typically have about 10 project pairs each quarter; however this can vary depending on funding and the number of available mentors.

Through Mathday, an annual event, more than 1,500 high school students visit the University for a day of engaging mathematics-related events led by Mathematics faculty and students.

Ongoing activities, such as a weekly after-school program for students who want to expand their mathematical horizons (UW Math Circle) and a weekend lecture series on the UW campus (Monthly Math Hour), introduce middle and junior high school students to the exciting world of mathematics.

Department of Mathematics Box 354350 University of Washington Seattle, WA 98195 (206) 543-1150​ math.washington.edu

last update: January 2024

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March 28, 2022

UW graduate and professional disciplines again place high in US News’ best graduate school rankings

The University of Washington’s professional and graduate schools again ranked highly on the annual US News & World Report lists. University of Washington

The University of Washington’s graduate and professional degree programs were widely recognized as among the best in the nation, according to  U.S. News & World Report’s 2023 Best Graduate School rankings released late Monday.

Dozens of UW schools and departments placed prominently in the 2023 rankings — 41 placed in the top 10, and more than 100 in the top 35.

Leading the nation, the UW School of Medicine ranked No. 1 for both primary care education and for family medicine training. Other notable achievements in the top 10 are nursing, education , social work, computer science, business , public health and public affairs.

“Meeting the challenges facing our world will require deep expertise, innovation and discovery,” UW President Ana Mari Cauce said. “I am proud to see the UW’s outstanding researchers, educators and healthcare providers recognized for all that they do to address these challenges and train the next generation of professionals and Ph.D.s whose work will help to create a healthier, more equitable and more sustainable world.”

In addition to its No. 1 position in primary care education and family medicine training, the UW School of Medicine also placed No. 2 among public institutions for research. The school maintains its position as second in the nation in federal grant funding with $966 million of federal grants in 2020.

The UW School of Nursing received the No. 1 overall ranking for a public school offering a doctor of nursing practice program, and the No. 2 position overall. The nursing schools at UW Bothell and UW Tacoma collectively tied for No. 1 among public schools that offer a master’s degree, and placed No. 5 overall.

The UW School of Social Work tied for No. 2 in the nation alongside University of Chicago and Washington University in St. Louis. This is the highest ranking the school has received since the initiation of this national survey.

Ranked second among public institutions and third overall, the UW’s Evans School of Public Policy & Governance has maintained its top-10 ranking for the sixth consecutive year. The Evans School also ranked in the top 10 in the following areas: environmental policy, public finance and budgeting and nonprofit management.

Information about U.S. News & World Report’s methodology can be found  here .

Primary care medical schools: 1st

Family medicine: 1st

Law librarianship: 1st (ranked in 2017)

Environmental policy: 2nd

Library and information studies: Tied for 2nd (ranked in 2022)

Digital librarianship: Tie for 2nd (ranked in 2022)

Information systems (library and information studies): 2nd (ranked in 2022)

Microbiology: Tie for 2nd (ranked in 2019)

School of Social Work (overall): Three-way tie for 2nd

Doctor of Nursing Practice (overall): Three-way tie for 2nd

Biostatistics: 3rd

Evans School of Public Policy & Governance (overall): Five-way tie for 3rd

Computer science (programming language): 4th

Computer science (artificial intelligence): Three-way tie for 5th

Library services for children and youth: Tie for 5th (ranked in 2022)

Education (secondary education): 5th

Nurse practitioner (pediatric acute care): Two-way tie for 5th

Nursing master’s (overall): 5th

Nonprofit management: 5th

Psychology (clinical): Three-way tie for 5th (2021)

Computer science (overall): Three-way tie for 6th

Education (elementary education): 6th

Pediatrics: 6th

Physics (nuclear): Two-way tie for 6th

Education (special education): Tie for 7th

Pharmacy: Six-way tie for 7th (ranked in 2021)

Statistics: Four-way tie for 7th

Geriatrics: 7th (ranked in 2018)

Education (curriculum/instruction): 8th

Nurse midwifery: Three-way tie for 8th (ranked in 2021)

Public finance and budgeting: Tie for 8th

Engineering (computer): Four-way tie for 9th

Computer science (systems): 9th

School of Medicine (overall): 9th

School of Public Health (overall): 9th

Speech-language pathology: Six-way tie for 10th (ranked in 2022)

Chemistry (analytical): Two-way tie for 10th

Education (administration): 10th

Genetics/Genomics/Bioinformatics: Six-way tie for 10th

Nurse practitioner (family): 10th

Part-time (evening) MBA: 10th

Anesthesiology: 19th

Biological sciences: Two-way tie for 23rd

Business (information systems): 17th

Business (marketing): Four-way tie for 22nd

Chemistry: Five-way tie for 25th

Chemistry (inorganic): 22nd

Computer science (theory): 11th

College of Education (overall): Tie for 12th

Earth sciences: 11th

Education (psychology): 13th

Education (policy): Three-way tie for 19th

College of Engineering (overall): Tie for 24th

Engineering (aerospace/aeronautical/astronautical): Three-way tie for 17th

Engineering (biomedical/bioengineering): Five-way tie for 13th

Engineering (chemical): Four-way tie for 20th

Engineering (civil): Eight-way tie for 17th

Engineering (electrical): Six-way tie for 19th

Engineering (environmental/environmental health): Five-way tie for 21st

Engineering (industrial/manufacturing/systems): Three-way tie for 21st

Foster School of Business (overall): Three-way tie for 22nd

Geology: Three-way tie for 15th

Geophysics/seismology: 11th

Health care management: Tie for 15th (ranked in 2019)

Internal medicine: 13th

Law (dispute resolution): Five-way tie for 19th (ranked in 2022)

Local government management: Two-way tie for 18th

Mathematics (applied math): Two-way tie for 18th

Mathematics (analysis): Three-way tie for 22nd

Mathematics (topology): Five-way tie for 20th

Nurse practitioner (adult, acute care): Tie for 13th (ranked in 2019)

Nurse practitioner (psychiatric/mental health): Three-way tie for 11th (ranked in 2021)

Obstetrics and gynecology: Two-way tie for 13th

Occupational therapy: Six-way tie for 23rd (ranked in 2021)

Physics: Three-way tie for 20th

Physician assistant: 14th (ranked in 2021)

Psychology: Seven-way tie for 23rd

Public management and leadership: 11th

Public policy analysis: 14th

Radiology: Three-way tie for 16th

School library media: Tie for 11th (ranked in 2022)

Social policy: 12th

Sociology: Three-way tie for 20th (ranked in 2022)

Sociology (population): Tie for 15th (ranked in 2022)

Surgery: Two-way tie for 20th

Business (accounting): Six-way tie for 28th

Business (management): Four-way tie for 26th

Business (finance): Seven-way tie for 27th

Business (entrepreneurship): Seven-way tie for 27th

Business (executive MBA): Five-way tie for 31st

Engineering (materials): Six-way tie for 27th

Engineering (mechanical): Four-way tie for 34th

English: Seven-way tie for 32nd (ranked in 2022)

History: Four-way tie for 34th (ranked in 2022)

Law (environmental): Three-way tie for 31st

Law (clinical training): Eleven-way tie for 35th

Law (criminal): Seven-way tie for 32nd

Law (intellectual property law): Four-way tie for 28th

Law (tax law): Five-way tie for 34th

Mathematics: Three-way tie for 26th

Physical therapy: Nine-way tie for 25th (ranked in 2021)

Political science: Three-way tie for 34th (ranked in 2022)

Urban policy: Two-way tie for 27th

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Graduate Program

A Community of Scholars

We offer a traditional master's degree and doctoral degree in mathematics. Students interested in working in the areas of algebra, analysis, geometry/topology, and application of mathematics will find excellent faculty and research groups in which to participate.  At any given time, we train over 40 doctoral and 20 master's students, as well as several visiting graduate students from all over the world. For the Ph.D. program in Mathematics,  the application deadline is December 4, 2024 .  The Master’s in Mathematics deadline is January 15, 2025.

Our graduate programs are designed to give our students a broad perspective in advanced mathematics through a solid foundation of fundamental courses. With numerous standard and special topics graduate courses offered each fall and spring semester, not to mention numerous seminars and colloquia, there is always something of interest for everyone. If you would like to be added to our mailing list to learn more about our program please sign up using our Inquiry Form .

Doctoral Program

The Department of Mathematics offers a comprehensive doctoral program in mathematics. The completion of the doctoral degree requires about five years of full-time study, and virtually all students receive full financial support (stipends and tuition waiver) during their study.

Master's Program

The Department of Mathematics offers a master's degree in mathematics. Master's students do not receive any financial support, and the completion of the degree requires one to two years depending on the course load.

Program Requirements

Am in mathematics.

The minimum residence requirement is one full academic year of graduate study. Thirty-six semester hours of graduate-level course work is required, with or without thesis, but six units may be for thesis research. If the department consents, a student may transfer up to six hours from other universities. A grade point average of "B" or better must be maintained in graduate course work.

AM in Statistics

Thirty-six units of coursework are required and an optional thesis by discretion of the Statistics Committee. Three units may be for thesis research. The minimum residence requirement is one full academic year of graduate study. A grade point average of "B" or better must be maintained in graduate course work.

Accelerated AB/Master's Program

The Office of Graduate Studies in Arts & Sciences has an accelerated AB/Master's program in which highly qualified undergraduate majors can earn both the AB and AM degrees with two additional semesters work (usually a total of 5 years). The department offers the AM degree in mathematics or statistics.

PhD in Mathematics

Completion of the PhD requires four full years of graduate study (72 hours), with at least 48 hours spent in residence at Washington University. The student must spend at least one academic year as a full-time student.

PhD in Statistics

Completion of the PhD requires four full years of graduate study (72 hours), with at least 48 hours spent in residence at Washington University. The student must spend at least one academic year as a full-time student; this requirement cannot be met wholly by summer sessions or part-time study.

Graduate Student Support

Financial support & fellowships.

All current full-time students in our doctoral program are financially supported, and we do not burden our graduate students with heavy duties as teaching assistants. Students have considerable time and freedom to pursue their education.

PhD Program Outcomes

Our PhD graduates explore an array of research topics, and go on to find success with a wide variety of academic and professional pursuits.

Research Areas

Our faculty conduct research and offer advanced courses in various aspects of analysis, geometry, topology, algebra, probability, and statistics.

Graduate Student Resources 

Here are a few resources to help you get started. Don't see what you're looking for?  see ALL GRADUATE STUDENT RESOURCES

Mathematics & Statistics Degree Program Requirements

chart your path to your master's or doctoral degree

Graduate Application Information

learn about application requirements and procedures

Thesis Template

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• Graduate Studies Resources
• Mathematics Literature Collection
• The Graduate Center

Ready to apply?

The Mathematics Department at Washington University in St. Louis will start accepting applications for fall 2025 graduate programs in early September 2024. 

For the Mathematics Ph.D., the application deadline is December 4, 2024. The Mathematics Master’s deadline is January 15, 2025.

All application materials must arrive by the deadline. 

Specialization in Science or Math Education

Master's degree is only available for science education.

We are not offering a mathematics M.Ed. program at this time. Math is only an option for Ph.D. students. Those wanting to specialize in science can earn a M.Ed. or Ph.d.

What you can earn

Credits earned, time commitment, upcoming deadline, culturally responsive science and math educators.

The Science or Mathematics Education Specialization program enables students to recognize, study, and address contemporary challenges and their historical roots to equitable and socially just ways of educating youth and working with families. Faculty are committed to work with and alongside local, regional and global communities on mathematics and science teaching and learning. We expect graduates to develop culturally responsive forms of expertise in mathematics and science instruction, curriculum and program design.

Graduate students will have opportunities to:

• Engage with theory and research in equity and justice in mathematics and science teaching and learning, including philosophical and historical perspectives, and contemporary social challenges
• Develop conceptions of intersectional justice (especially as it relates to race, decolonization, the environment, disability, language, gender, sexuality, and other minoritized social markers) with respect to mathematics and science education
• Engage with Indigenous pedagogies and ways of knowing
• Strengthen understandings of the conceptions, experiences, identities of youth as learners in formal and informal math and science learning environments
• Interrogate the assumptions, purposes, and principles that guide different visions of teaching and learning
• Work in partnership with various teacher and leadership communities dedicated to improving mathematics and science outcomes
• Develop a vision and frameworks for leadership within mathematics or science communities, inside schools, or in informal and non-formal settings.

After graduation

Our program supports students to deepen the work in their current positions and launch into new leadership positions. Master degree graduates have gone on to be leaders in departments, schools, districts, outdoor education programs, and non-profit curriculum development projects. Others have gone on to teach in community college settings and work with youth in a variety of settings. Doctoral graduates have also gone on to work in university settings.

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The IslandWood certificate program fulfills most of the requirements for the M.Ed. in science education. Many students attend IslandWood first and then finish their master's degree through this program.

Ph.D. students work closely with their advisers to create highly tailored programs of study that include intermediate and advanced coursework in math or science education. Students will also explore outside coursework to gain broader perspective and deeper insight into their chosen specialized topic.

• 9 credits in Foundations of Education
• 18 credits in an area of science specialization
• 9 credits of coursework in a supporting area of study
• 9 credits in a Culminating Experience

At least 18 credits will be earned through a combination of science education courses (within the College of Education) and natural science courses (outside the College). One specific course is required: EDC&I 480 Culturally responsive STEM teaching. You will select the rest of your courses in the natural sciences with the approval of the faculty supervisor in fields such as biology, chemistry, physics, earth science, oceanography, and other science-related areas. The majority of natural sciences courses should be taken at the 400 level or above.

Admission requirements and process

To declare your program of interest on your application go to the 'Program Selection' page and under 'Select your program' select either 'Education - Seattle (MEd- Curriculum & Instruction)' or 'Education - Seattle (PhD- Curriculum & Instruction) depending on your desired degree. Next to go to the 'Application Questions' page an add your area of interest, here select 'Science Education' or 'Math Education' and save. Then finish the required application materials. 

*Please note there is no ME.d. option for math education.

• A bachelor's degree is required for the Master of Education (M.Ed.) program
• A master's degree is required for the doctorate program
• Your degree can be in-process at the time of your application but must be completed before the program starts.
• Include one from each institution from which you've earned a degree and one from every institution you have attended in the previous 5 years.
• Your transcripts must include your name, coursework and degree (if completed)
• If you are offered admission, the UW Graduate School will request an official transcript from your most recent degree earned

The UW Graduate School requires a cumulative GPA of 3.0, or 3.0 for your most recent 90 graded quarter credits (60 semester credits). However, we review your application holistically. If your GPA is below 3.0, contact us at [email protected] for advice on how to strengthen your overall application by connecting with a Graduate Admissions Advisor.

During the online application process, you will be given instructions for adding your recommenders and getting their letters submitted electronically.

A current academic and professional resume or vita is required. In addition to educational degrees and professional experience, you should include a listing of all relevant awards, publications, presentations or other achievements that will help us evaluate your application.

• 1-2 pages for M.Ed.
• 3-5 pages for Ph.D.

Admissions committees use your statement of purpose, along with other evidence, to determine whether your goals are well-matched with our programs. Your statement should address goals, relevant experience, future plans and how the desired specific program meets your needs. Be sure to include personal experiences that have prepared you for the challenge of graduate school, topics like:

• Scholarly interests
• Career goals
• Your match for the program
• Faculty interests

While optional, you can add to your application by submitting a personal history statement with each application. This statement should address your intellectual growth and development, inclusive of and beyond your academic goals. Speak to topics like:

• Educational, cultural and economic opportunities and disadvantages you've experienced
• Ways these experiences affected the development of your special interests, career plans and future goals.

Statements should be no longer than two pages long. And while there are no standard formatting requirements, we encourage double-spaced text with a legible font.

Doctoral candidates must submit one sample of scholarly writing (e.g., course papers, articles, essays). The sample should demonstrate how well you can analyze or synthesize and critically reflect on information. The writing sample must have been written by you alone.

If you have no appropriate examples of scholarly writing, we urge you to consider preparing a medium-length (10-12 page) critical essay review of a book that you feel is central to your interests in education. The writing sample will be uploaded in your online application. Faculty will only review one writing sample. 

• Gather all required documents
• Visit the Graduate School website
• Log into your account or create a new profile if you are a first-time applicant
• Complete all steps in application process and upload your documents
• You may request a fee waiver during the application process
• Submit your application

When completing your application, you will select 

• Ph.D. applicants: Education - Seattle (PhD - Curriculum & Instruction) and then the Math or Science interest.

Here is our general timeline for decisions. Have questions about the process? Visit our graduate admissions page .

Step 1: Application processing

• Within 7 business days after the deadline, we will check if your application if fully complete
• We will email you whether your application is complete or incomplete
• If your application is missing anything, you will have a short amount of time submit these items
• You can also log into the online application and check your status and see any missing items

Step 2: Application review

• Committees begin reviewing applications about three weeks after the deadline
• You will receiving an email when your application has entered the review phase

Step 3: Decision notification

• The final decision will be emailed to you
• Your status will also be updated in the online application

We value and welcoming applications from international students! If you are applying from outside the United States, there are additional requirements and application materials.

• At minimum, you must have the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor's degree (a four-year degree from an institution of recognized standing)
• The national system of education in the foreign country
• The type of institution
• The field of study and level of studies completed
• International transcripts must be submitted in the original language.
• Your transcript should include date of graduation and title of the awarded academic degree
• If your transcript is not in English, you must also provide a certified English translation
• You do not need to have your transcript evaluated for the degree by an agency

Per  UW Graduate School policy , you must submit a demonstration of English language proficiency if your native language is not English and you did not earn a degree in one of the following countries:

• United States
• United Kingdom
• New Zealand
• South Africa
• Trinidad and Tobago

The following tests are accepted if the test was taken fewer than two years ago:

• Minimum score: 80
• Recommended score: 92+
• The UW's 4-digit code is 4854
• University of Washington All Campuses, Organisation ID 365, Undergrad & Graduate Admis, Box 355850, Seattle, WA, 98105, United States of America
• Minimum score: 6.5
• Recommended score: 7.0+
• School information for submission: University of Washington, All Campuses Undergraduate & Graduate Admission Box 355850 Seattle, WA 98195
• Minimum score: 105
• Recommended score: 125+
• Follow the instructions on the Duolingo website to submit your scores

If apply and are offered admission to UW, you will need to submit a statement of financial ability.

Costs and funding

We are a tuition-based program. Estimated tuition rates are based on your residency: 

• Washington state residents: $19,584 per year
• Out-of-state students: $35,352 per year

Estimates are subject to change and may differ due to course load and summer quarter enrollment. Estimates include building fees, technology fees, U-Pass, etc. Additional program-specific fees are not included in this estimate.

View the UW tuition dashboard → Visit the Office of Planning & Budgeting →

Federal financial aid is available for students. Visit the UW Financial Aid website for information and resources. The College of Education also provides scholarship and other funding opportunities.

Graduate Student General Scholarships

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Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics

• Fall January 10

International students may need to surpass the Graduate School’s minimum English language proficiency exam scores for this program. If the graduate program has unique score requirements, they will be detailed below. Otherwise, please refer to the Graduate School’s minimum score guidelines.

• 540 TOEFL Minimum score for admission
• 75 TOEFLI Minimum score for admission
• 6.5 IELTS Minimum score for admission
• 105 Duolingo Minimum score for admission

Degree Description:

PhD in Mathematics This degree is awarded in recognition of distinctive scholarship and original contributions to knowledge in Mathematics. The PhD program is especially designed to prepare the student for teaching at the graduate level and doing mathematical research in academic, industrial and business settings. Students studying various fields within the realm of pure mathematics would be included in this PhD program.

PhD in Mathematics (Applied Mathematics Option) The specialization of modern academic disciplines provides both a challenge to those who wish to do research at the interface of mathematics and its areas of application and many opportunities to make valuable contributions. The Applied Mathematics Option allows students from a range of backgrounds to pursue a traditional applied mathematics program, while retaining the option to thoroughly learn an area of application. Entering students may not necessarily have a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics. However, they will be required to demonstrate a grasp of the core areas of advanced calculus and linear algebra at the level of a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics. They will then be given great latitude to take specialized courses in Mathematics and their area of application.

PhD in Mathematics with Education Emphasis The degree of PhD in Mathematics with Education Emphasis is awarded in recognition of scholarship and original contributions to the teaching and learning of mathematics. The main difference from the other PhD choices is in the research focus. The requirements for this PhD include competence in core mathematics, as well as study in the research methodologies applicable to research in mathematics education.

Admission Requirements:

Students should have taken upper-level analysis and linear algebra courses before applying, and have the equivalent of an undergraduate degree in mathematics, statistics, or a related field. Additional upper-level courses like abstract algebra, functional or complex analysis, optimization, applied mathematics, topology, etc. will be taken into account.

For international students, either a TOEFL, IETLS or Duolingo score is required. The minimum score for admission is listed above. The minimum score required for assistantship consideration is TOEFL score of 100, IELTS of 7, or Duolingo of 130. Exceptions can be found here:  https://gradschool.wsu.edu/international-requirements/

Students applying to the PhD Mathematics program will be automatically considered for an assistantship position.

The application will require:

• Unofficial transcripts from all previous institutions.
• GPA above a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• Email contact information for 3 references.
• Personal statement. The personal statement is your chance to highlight relevant experiences and discuss your future research interests.
• GRE scores are not required but encouraged.

Career Opportunities:

Academia (tenure-track positions at universities and colleges worldwide), Bio-statistics (health and pharmaceutical companies), Risk analysis (financial and insurance companies, investment management), Research (state or federal government, software development), Mathematics education (publishing, consulting and developing of educational software).

Career Placements:

Graduates from the Mathematics PhD program begin careers in both academia and government or industry. A few examples of career placements in academia from the past few years include:

• Postdoc, USDA Northwest Climate Hub and WSU Center for Sustaining Agriculture
• Assistant Professor, Central Washington University
• Assistant Professor, Marian University (WI)

A few examples of career placements in government and industry from the past few years include:

• Regulatory Data Scientist, Office of Regulatory Innovation and Assistance, Washington State Government
• Quantitative Model Validation Analyst, First Tech Federal Credit Union (OR)
• Data Scientist, Emsi Labor Market Analytics (ID)

Contact Information:

• Graduate Coordinator [email protected]

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UW Engineering offers graduate programs for engineers to grow their skills, boost their careers, or delve into academic research.

The application process

Admission into our different programs can vary. For some, you may need to apply through the UW Graduate School , while others require that you apply through UW Continuum College. Admissions information, funding opportunities, and requirements for each program can be found on its respective website.

Our program types

Graduate Research Degrees are research-focused graduate programs that can lead to a Ph.D.

Affiliated Certificates  are affiliated with a department's existing professional master’s degrees. Students can take these certificates as standalone credentials or apply their graduate credits toward an existing master’s degree in the department.  

Stackable Graduate Certificates  are designed to build toward specific stacked master’s degrees. Credits earned through these may apply to other master’s programs, but students must work with an adviser to discuss applying credits toward a non-stacked master’s degree. These certificates can also be standalone credentials. 

Professional Master’s Degrees  are designed to support the needs of working professionals. Each program has an established curriculum and may include elective courses. These master’s degrees generally do not require original research or a thesis to graduate. 

Stacked Master’s Degrees are earned by completing two qualifying stackable certificates and an applied capstone project. They are designed so that students can earn meaningful credentials in focused areas of engineering as they progress toward their master’s degree. 

Engineering graduate programs and certificates

Aerospace composite structures.

This four-course certificate program will give you proficiency in designing modern aircraft and aerospace composite structures. You'll study the mechanics of composites, learning key concepts like anisotropy and orthotropy that differ from metals' isotropic behavior. The program introduces micromechanics to estimate lamina elastic properties and strength. It then presents lamination theory in-depth for structural design applications. You'll learn laminate-level and micromechanical failure criteria and apply them to structural integrity problems. Finally, you'll explore damage and fracture mechanics for composites, comparing them to metal counterpart theories.

Contact: [email protected]    

Aerospace Control Systems

This four-course certificate program will give you a specialized understanding of aerospace systems and control for aircraft, spacecraft, and related systems. Through an intensive curriculum, you'll acquire knowledge and practical skills to design, analyze, and optimize control systems. You'll comprehensively explore flight dynamics and navigation. The program strongly emphasizes safety and reliability in aerospace systems and control, ensuring you graduate well-prepared to address these critical considerations professionally. Additionally, you'll participate in a culminating experience that integrates the analytical tools you've learned for the complete engineering system design cycle.

Applied Master's Program in Materials Science & Engineering

Gain relevant experience for careers in a variety of fields including aerospace, biomedicine, energy, manufacturing, transportation and more. Graduates of the program pursue careers in research and development, serve as consultants and become entrepreneurs. For those students interested in pursuing a doctorate, AMP can provide a stepping stone into our Ph.D. program.

Contact: [email protected]     206-543-2740

Basic Biosciences certificate program

In this four-course certificate program, we’ll investigate the science of molecular and cellular processes. Next, we will investigate disease processes that alter pathophysiology, allowing diseases to develop. Finally, we focus on drug development from drug discovery & design to filing with Regulatory Agencies (FDA,EMA) for approval of new pharmacologic treatments.

Contact: [email protected]    

Certificate in AI & Machine Learning for Engineering

The Graduate Certificate in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) for Engineering equips engineers to use data-driven AI and ML methods. The certificate is designed for engineers who want to apply modern AI and ML methods to their field, particularly for applications with physical constraints such as manufacturing, chemical processes, or robotics. Students will advance their careers by building on their traditional engineering expertise and learning how to apply data-driven techniques to engineering use cases.

Contact: [email protected]    

Certificate in Applied Cybersecurity Engineering

From embedded devices and Internet of Things (IoT) networks to critical infrastructure and autonomous vehicles, cybersecurity engineering is critical in ensuring the resilience and safety of interconnected systems that are part of our everyday lives. This three-course hands-on certificate program from the UW department of Electrical and Computer Engineering covers the core principles and real-world applications of cybersecurity engineering.

Contact: [email protected]    

Certificate in Sustainable Transportation: Planning & Livable Communities

In this three-course certificate program, you’ll gain an in-depth understanding of the critical issues surrounding the planning and development of sustainable transportation systems. Designed for professionals who work on transportation and sustainability issues, along with those who want to enter the field. Available online.

Contact: [email protected]     206-685-2227

Civil Engineering: Energy Infrastructure

The online Master of Science in Civil Engineering: Energy Infrastructure program prepares students to plan, design, construct and manage energy related infrastructure projects. The program responds to current changes in the country’s energy infrastructure, which is quickly moving from traditional fossil fuel systems to renewable sources. The changes are driven by both climate change concerns and technological advancements.

This program is designed to be delivered online. 

Contact: [email protected]    

Composite Structures: Materials and Manufacturing

This program is designed to meet the needs of various engineering, manufacturing and quality assurance personnel involved in designing and fabricating aircraft hardware. Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree in engineering with a background in engineering, physics or chemistry, mechanics of materials, algebra and some calculus. 

This program is in-person at the UW Seattle campus with and Autumn-only start each year.

Contact: [email protected]    

Construction Engineering

Focusing on the heavy construction industry, this program gives engineers the technical skills and management abilities critical for leading major infrastructure projects. The curriculum covers the most recent developments and fundamental principles in construction engineering, knowledge that is extremely valuable in any professional role.

Construction, Energy, and Sustainable Infrastructure

Specific focus areas include sustainable roads, power generation facilities, energy-efficient buildings, social sustainability, engineering in developing communities, and construction engineering. Sustainable community research is an increasing focus for the CESI Group and spans a wide range of topics, including recent work with refugee settlements and their infrastructure needs.

This program is in-person at the UW Seattle campus with an Autumn-only start each year. 

Data Analytics for Systems Operations

This program will provide engineers with the technical expertise for data-driven analysis of complex engineering systems to improve decision-making and lead to effective execution of processes and operations. By completing this certificate, students will gain the credentials to assume lead technical responsibilities for running large-scale product/process development and project operations.

Contact: [email protected]    

Data Science in Materials Engineering

This certificate is tailored for professional engineers seeking to accelerate materials development processes in air and space travel, renewable energy, transportation, and computing. Through this certificate, engineers will gain valuable skills in utilizing versatile computational tools to solve complex materials-related challenges and contribute to advancing technology in various industries.

Contact: [email protected]    

Doctor of Philosophy Aeronautics & Astronautics

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) program is an advanced engineering degree that prepares students for leadership roles in academia, industry, and research institutions specializing in aeronautics and astronautics.

Available full-time, on campus

Contact: [email protected]     206-685-7250

Doctor of Philosophy in Bioengineering

Students come to this multidisciplinary biomedical research and engineering program from a wide array of backgrounds, and graduates of the program demonstrate high achievement in bioengineering while excelling in intellectual leadership and independence as a scientific researcher.

Contact: [email protected]     206-685-2000

Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical Engineering

Graduate coursework typically includes subjects of importance to all chemical engineers, such as thermodynamics, transport phenomena, reaction engineering, and applied mathematics. Students are encouraged to take additional courses to gain experience in areas relevant to their research.

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Doctor of Philosophy in Civil & Environmental Engineering

Students in the CEE Ph.D. program work closely with distinguished faculty on research and pursue their own innovative projects, preparing them to make a difference in the world. Students who pursue Ph.D. degrees often obtain high-level jobs in industry or go on to work in academia.

Available on campus.

Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Engineering

The Allen School provides every student accepted to our Ph.D. program with full financial support in the form of teaching and research assistantships or fellowships, from program inception to degree. Students earn an integrated master’s degree on their path to the Ph.D.

Contact: [email protected]     206-543-1695

Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical Engineering

The Ph.D. program prepares students for work in academia or industry as independent researchers and scholars. It is the highest degree awarded in the field. Students work closely with distinguished faculty on research and pursue their own innovative projects, preparing them to make a difference in the world.

Available on campus, full-time.

Contact: [email protected]    

Doctor of Philosophy in Human Centered Design & Engineering

The HCDE doctoral program prepares students for careers as scholars and researchers through relevant coursework, mentorship from faculty, and collaboration with peers. Early in the program, students may explore different topics and research areas through Directed Research Groups and other independent projects.

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Doctor of Philosophy in Industrial Engineering

The Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering program prepares students for university-level education roles and leadership in industrial and systems engineering research. In addition to meeting course requirements, students spend one or more years on Ph.D. dissertation research.

Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Science & Engineering

This advanced program trains engineers for leadership roles in academia, industry and research institutions.

Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering

Students must demonstrate strong scholastic ability throughout the program to complete independent research and to contribute creatively to advanced developments in engineering. The degree is approximately 30% course work and 70% research. Ph.D. students can attend the University of Washington on either a full-time or part-time basis.

Available on campus, in-person.

Contact: [email protected]     206-543-7963

Environmental Engineering

The program provides a solid background in both traditional and emerging areas of environmental engineering. These areas include drinking water and wastewater treatment, air and water quality, remediation of contaminated sites and resource recovery. Graduate students work closely with Environmental Engineering faculty who guide and supervise their research and studies. They also interact with leaders in the local professional community, many of whom are UW graduates, through courses taught by practitioners, field trips, seminars and professional society meetings.

Geotechnical Engineering

UW CEE’s Geotechnical Engineering Master’s Program is one of the oldest in the United States. Founded in 1935, the program has produced outstanding students who have succeeded in practice and academia. The program provides a solid background in all traditional areas of geotechnical engineering and allows students to focus on areas of particular interest, including geotechnical earthquake engineering, landslide hazards, soil mechanics and foundation engineering. Graduate students work closely with faculty and also interact with leaders in the local professional community, many of whom are UW graduates, through special courses taught by practitioners, field trips, seminars and professional society meetings.

This program is in-person at the UW Seattle campus with an Autumn-only start each year.

GPU-Accelerated Computing and Visualization

In this hands-on, project-based certificate program, we’ll explore how GPU Computing and Scientific Visualization support reshaping and reenvisioning the world in novel dimensions. In a series of three online complementary classes, you’ll learn and apply the theory, practical hands-on skills, and undocumented “black art” techniques required to develop optimized parallel GPU software.

Hydrology and Hydrodynamics

UW CEE’s Hydrology and Hydrodynamics Master’s Program focuses on physical, chemical and biological processes in freshwater systems. The program provides both a solid background in all traditional areas of hydrology and hydrodynamics, as well as technological advances in numerical modeling, environmental observations and monitoring, and satellite remote sensing to address growing challenges in the natural and built environment with global change. Graduate students work closely with faculty and also interact with leaders in the local professional community, many of whom are UW graduates, through special courses taught by practitioners, field trips, seminars and professional society meetings.

Machine Learning and Deep Learning

In this three-course certificate program, we’ll explore how machine learning is reshaping the world — and what tools you’ll need to help make that happen. Students will learn how to implement and evaluate learning algorithms for a broad range of applications and work with state-of-the-art Python libraries for machine learning, such as NumPy and PyTorch.

Master of Aerospace Engineering (MAE)

The Master of Aerospace Engineering (MAE) is a multidisciplinary professional graduate degree for recent graduates as well as working professionals. The MAE emphasizes the applied skills and experience needed in industry. The MAE is a terminal, coursework-only degree (does not lead to a PhD). This degree is meant to be completed part-time in three years. Courses meet in the evening, once per week, with all students having the option to attend classes online or in person.

Available on campus or online, part-time, with an Autumn-only start each year.

Contact: [email protected]     206-543-8919

Master of Applied Bioengineering (MAB)

Master of Industrial & Systems Engineering (MISE)

The MISE is a non-thesis degree designed for engineers, scientists, and mathematicians with at least two years of work experience in a technical environment who wish to excel as complex system thinkers in today's global business environment.

Available online and on campus.

Master of Science in Aeronautics & Astronautics (MSAA)

The Master of Science in Aeronautics & Astronautics (MSAA) is intended for students with an undergraduate degree in Aerospace Engineering or closely related field who are interested in pursuing a graduate degree emphasizing technical expertise as well as preparation for advanced, independent research. MSAA courses are offered on a traditional, daytime schedule. The MSAA is generally intended as a full-time program (five-six quarters) but may also be completed on a part-time schedule. MSAA graduates are eligible to continue toward a PhD.

Contact: [email protected]     206-685-7250

Master of Science in AI & Machine Learning for Engineering

The Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) for Engineering is a flexible master's degree designed for engineers to quickly acquire advanced AI and ML skills and apply these tools to engineering fields. In addition to gaining foundational AI and ML skills applicable to all engineers, students will advance their careers by completing complete domain-specific training to learn state-of-the-art AI and ML techniques specific to their field. The degree is obtained by completing the Graduate Certificate in AI & ML for Engineering, a second domain-specific certificate, and an applied engineering capstone project.

Master of Science in Bioengineering (MSB)

Apply basic sciences and engineering to solve biomedical problems. Gain comprehensive research experience. UW Bioengineering’s thesis-based Master of Science students bring diverse experience from a variety of academic disciplines to solve biomedical problems using basic science and engineering principles while gaining comprehensive research experience.

Master of Science in Electrical Engineering

The master of science program prepares students to enter the workforce with advanced skills or to continue on to Ph.D. studies. Master’s degree students include recent undergraduates seeking more technical depth, working engineers who want to advance their career and professionals from other backgrounds seeking to enter the field.

Available on campus, with full-time and part-time options.

Contact: [email protected]     206-616-1351

Master of Science in Human Centered Design & Engineering

This program prepares its graduates for leadership roles in user experience research and design, interface design, interaction design, product design, and human-computer interaction. A flexible schedule allows students to attend part time or full time.

Available on campus with full-time and part-time options.

Master of Science in Industrial Engineering (MSIE)

The MSIE is intended for students who are interested in pursuing an advanced, research-oriented degree for a career in industry, government, or the engineering sciences or in preparation for a Ph.D. The Master of Science program is intended for full-time, on-campus students.

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (MSME)

The Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (MSME) will prepare graduates for professional careers in Mechanical Engineering. We offer coursework in a variety of areas including robotics, health, renewable energy, material science, and manufacturing. This degree is intended for students with undergraduate degrees in mechanical engineering or a closely related field. However, if you have completed standard math, natural science, and engineering fundamental courses, you may qualify for admission to the MSME degree.

Available on campus and online. Flexible part-time and full time options.

Contact: [email protected]     206-616-0981

Master of Science in Technology Innovation

This 18-month, full-time program offers a fast-track into a tech-sector career through practical, project-based learning in engineering, business, and design. Learning alongside top experts from tech companies in Seattle’s innovation ecosystem, students integrate and apply their knowledge during six-month, sponsored capstones. The program is offered by UW’s Global Innovation Exchange in Bellevue, where students have exclusive access to fully staffed labs, design studios, and workspaces – housed in an environment where emerging technology leaders can transform their ideas into world-changing innovations. Graduates from the program typically secure roles in product management, technical program development, software engineering, and user experience design.

Contact: [email protected]    

Master’s of Science in Chemical Engineering: Data Science Option

The intensive 1-year M.S. program pairs applied data science instruction with real-world project experience in a chemical engineering and molecular science context. Students complete fundamental ChemE coursework and participate in an industry-sponsored capstone project. Master’s students also have the option of a 2-year research-focused program intended as a bridge to a Ph.D. in chemical engineering.

Contact: [email protected]    

Modern Aerospace Structures

This four-course certificate program will give you a solid foundation for designing and analyzing modern aerospace structures. You'll cover general concepts, theory, and applications of solid mechanics, including elastic, plastic, and viscoelastic constitutive equations applied to practical examples. You'll learn finite element (FE) theory for structural analysis, diving into element technology, interpolating functions, constructing element stiffness matrices, and assembly. You'll apply this theory using commercial FE software. The program covers analyzing fatigue behavior of metallic aerostructures, acquainting you with structural integrity and durability concepts. Finally, subject matter experts from academia and industry will present and discuss design examples of practical aircraft components and structures.

Online Master of Pharmaceutical Bioengineering (PharBE)

The Master of Pharmaceutical Bioengineering program (PharBE) is an online degree program designed to enable working engineers, scientists, researchers and professionals in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical and related industries to explore advanced education in the areas of drug discovery and design, pharmaceutics and translational pharmaceutics, clinical drug and device development, molecular and cellular biology, pathophysiology and pharmacology.

Available online.

Professional Master's Program in Electrical Engineering

The Professional Master’s Program (PMP) focuses on cutting-edge technical topics and the latest university research, giving students the expertise needed to drive innovation. Designed for full-time students as well as professionals already working in the field, the PMP prepares graduates for new and rewarding career opportunities. The program leads to a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (MSEE) degree.

Evening classes available with full-time and part-time options.

Professional Master's Programs in Computer Science & Engineering

The Allen School’s Professional Master’s Program (PMP) is designed for fully-employed professionals who are interested in continuing on their career paths while acquiring critical skills to move them into positions and projects of greater responsibility and impact. The PMP offers unique benefits to working professionals, including an opportunity to interact with other talented area professionals in a flexible, part-time learning environment that blends focused academic coursework and exciting colloquia offering practical engineering and development insights and tools.

On campus, evening option available.

Contact: [email protected]     206-543-1695

Stacked Master’s Degrees in Engineering

Designed for working engineers looking to enhance their skills or advance their careers, stacked degrees offer a flexible, strategic pathway with industry application in mind. All stackable certificates are available part-time, with online and hybrid options. With 12 stackable graduate certificates across seven engineering disciplines, you can choose to study emerging topics, highly specialized areas, or both. Then synthesize your coursework with an applied capstone project that demonstrates your skills.

Contact: [email protected]    

Structural Engineering and Mechanics

UW CEE’s Structural Engineering and Mechanics Master’s Program offers students a comprehensive, practical and theoretical background that prepares them be successful in engineering practice or a future Ph.D. program. The program offers graduate students a wide range of courses in structural design, multi-hazard structural response, classical theory and advanced structural analysis techniques. The structures faculty members have expertise in each of these areas, with ongoing research related to many of these topics and collaboration with the local professional community.

This program is in-person at the UW Seattle campus with an Autumn-only start each year.   

Supply Chain Transportation and Logistics

The University of Washington online Master of Supply Chain Transportation & Logistics is for working professionals who want to advance their careers in supply chain transportation and logistics. This program is also a great fit for business systems analysts, process analysts, project managers or people interested in transportation or logistics consulting. Featuring a balance of engineering and business courses, the curriculum emphasizes four cornerstone themes: AI/ ML and Optimization; Data-driven decision making; integration and collaboration; and critical thinking.

Sustainable Transportation

The UW Online Master of Sustainable Transportation prepares students to tackle sustainable transportation and land use planning challenges through interdisciplinary study of key topics in transportation planning, policy and analysis. Students will explore topics in mass transit, economic development, livable communities, population density, climate change, alternative energies and more.

This program is designed to be delivered online.  

Systems Engineering Leadership

This certificate program will allow the students to manage all the moving parts of a large technical project and ensure satisfaction with the established project requirements and objectives. The program will also offer guidance on financial planning, marketing strategies and conflict resolution, which other engineering certificate programs typically do not cover. By completing this certificate, students will gain the experience to assume new engineering and technical leadership roles or enhance their leadership skills significantly. 

Transportation Engineering

Courses provide a solid background and skill set in intelligent transportation systems, ride-source sharing, transit system planning, transportation data analytics, travel demand forecasting, traffic systems operations, freight transportation, human factors and analytical methods in transportation. Students also obtain hands-on experience in particular areas of interest, including traffic simulations, smart transportation system control and traveler information systems. Graduate students work closely with faculty and interact with leaders in the local professional community, many of whom are UW graduates, through special courses taught by practitioners, field trips, seminars and professional society meetings.

User-Centered Design Certificate

In this five-course certificate program, students explore how usability studies and interaction design can influence web design and product development and examine the latest innovations in the field. UCD Certificate students study the latest theories and practices to keep user needs at the forefront of each stage of the design process. Students learn through hands-on project learning experiences and a culminating experience. They will synthesize the knowledge they have gained through their coursework and connect it to current issues.

Ph.D. Program Degree Requirements

All courses are offered in-person on campus in Seattle at the University of Washington. Ph.D. students are expected to be in residence in Seattle while taking or teaching classes. Students with financial support from the university must take a full credit load.

Ph.D. students have the choice to get a Master of Science in Public Policy and Management degree upon successful completion of the first two years of coursework, qualifying exam, and major area paper.

Before starting at the Evans School, incoming students must have prior graduate coursework in calculus and participate in our week-long math camp.

The Ph.D. degree requirements include:  

Core Courses

• Advanced microeconomics for policy analysis
• Organizations, management, and theory
• Perspectives on institutions
• Public policy processes
• Public policy analysis
• Professional development seminar
• Research design
• Statistics (2)

Required Electives

• Qualitative and quantitative methods (2)  
• Structural inequality (1)  
• Area of specialization (3)  

Other Requirements

• Qualifying exams taken in the summer after first year of the program.
• Major area paper
• Teaching assistantship

Dissertation

• General exam to propose dissertation
• Dissertation work
• Final exam to defend dissertation  

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Funding Graduate Programs

Students in the Masters in Statistics program do not normally receive financial support from Binghamton. Two exceptions are the Clark Fellowship and  the Kappe Fellowship.

The Kappe Fellowship is awarded to a student enrolled in either the Master of Arts in Mathematics or the Master of Arts in Statistics program. Preference is given to female candidates who completed part of their secondary education at a State University of New York campus, excluding Binghamton University. Secondary consideration is given to candidates from any U.S. higher education institution. The fellowship will be sufficient to cover nearly one year of in-state graduate tuition at Binghamton University.

Most of our full-time graduate students in the Mathematics MA and the PhD programs have teaching assistantships, or in some cases are supported as research fellows. Teaching assistants receive a stipend and a full tuition scholarship in return for teaching or grading duties. Being a teaching assistant gives the student useful and marketable experience in teaching at the college level, and the duties leave plenty of time for full-time graduate study. Typically, a teaching assignment might involve three to five hours per week in the classroom, together with preparation time and office hours. Someone with no previous teaching experience usually assists a faculty member by conducting recitation sections. More experienced teaching assistants lead their own calculus or pre-calculus classes.

Summer support is also available for some students. The tuition scholarship covers all tuition expenses, but not the (relatively small) student fees.

Candidates for the MA degree who receive an assistantship can expect to have it renewed for a second year, provided their academic and assistantship work are both satisfactory. Those who wish to proceed to the PhD are reevaluated at the end of the second year. If their support is renewed and they continue to make satisfactory degree progress, they can expect to be supported until they receive the PhD degree; however, Graduate School regulations limit assistantship support to a total of six years in such cases. This paragraph should be understood as a statement of our general policy; legally, support is given one year at a time.

Additional funding resources include:

• Squier Assistantships , available through the department
• Fellowships and Scholarships, available throughout the University
• The Binghamton University's Office of External Scholarships, Fellowships and Awards
• A privately maintained web page of Scholarships, Graduate Fellowships & Postdoctoral Awards.

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Last Updated: 8/22/24

Valbona Bejleri, PhD

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Department of Mathematics and Statistics [email protected] ; Tel: 202.274.5771

Scholarship/Research Interests: Bayesian, prediction methods, assessing model uncertainty, randomized discontinuation trial designs, statistical techniques related to misclassification of outcome and exposure variables.

Education: PhD, Statistics (2005), American University, Washington, DC, USA; MA, Mathematics (2000), American University, Washington, DC, USA; BS, Mathematics (1989), Tirana University, Tirana, Albania

Teaching Responsibilities: Graduate courses: Mathematical Statistics I and II, Research Methods, Data Analysis with SAS, Theory of Probability, Experimental Design, Exploratory Data Analysis with R, Analysis of Variance etc. | Serving as a program director for the Master of Science in Applied Statistics (MSAS).

Selected Publications

• Bejleri V. and Flournoy N. (2011). “The Efficiency of Randomized Discontinuation Trials with Continuous Responses, Technical Report Series, Department of Statistics, University of Missouri-Columbia, http://www.stat.missouri.edu/AboutUs/technical_report_series.html .
• Bejleri V. and White A. (2010). “An Algorithm to Calculate Prediction Limits for Distributions from the Exponential Family”, Journal of Applied Global Research (JAGR), Vol.3, Issue 5, pp 1-13.
• Bejleri V. and Deksissa T. (2010). “Modeling Model Uncertainty for Storm Water Quantity and Quality Analysis in DC Urban Area” Water Resource Research Institute, University of the District of Columbia, http://water.usgs.gov/wrri/09grants/progress/2009DC100B.pdf .
• Bejleri V. and White A. (2010). “The Future Outcome from a Discrete Distribution”. Proceedings of the Intellectbase International Consortium, 2010, pp 120-130.
• Harkness, S.J., Bejleri, V., Kumar, D., Zeytinci, A., Petty, R. M. and Dixon, F. M. (2009). “Integrating Undergraduate Research Activities into a Campus-Wide Initiative”, (Insight F, Chapter 9) in Broadening Participation in Undergraduate Research: Fostering Excellence and Enhancing the Impact, Editors: Mary K. Boyd and Jodi L. Wesemann; Council on Undergraduate Research (Washington DC), p140-146.
• Bejleri V. and White A. (2008). “Comparison of the Bayesian Prediction Limits for the Poisson Distribution”, Proceedings of the Joint Statistical Meetings, pp 3632-3636.
• Bejleri, V. (2006). “Relationships between Frequentist and Bayesian Prediction Limits of the Poisson Process: Noninformative Priors”, Proceedings of the Joint Statistical Meetings, pp 9-12.
• Bejleri V. and White A. (2005). “Bayesian Prediction Limits for Atlantic Tropical Storm Occurrences”, Proceedings of the Joint Statistical Meetings, pp 19-24.

Invited Talks and Presentations

• Bejleri, V. (2013). “Asymptotic Behavior of Bayesian Prediction Limits for the Poisson Distribution with an illustration from Tropical Storm Occurrences”, 2013 Joint Mathematical Meetings Session on Probability and Statistics II, San Diego.
• Bejleri, V. (2011). “Maximum Likelihood Estimators and the Efficiency of Randomized Discontinuation Trials with Continuous Responses”, MedStar Health Research Institute, Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Hyattsville, MD (invited talk)
• Bejleri, V. (2011). Maximum Likelihood Estimators of the Treatment Effect for Randomized Discontinuation Trials with Continuous Responses, George Mason University, Department of Statistics (invited talk)
• Bejleri, V. (2011). Randomized Discontinuation Trials with Continuous Responses, University of Maryland Baltimore County, Department of Mathematics and Statistics (invited talk)
• Bejleri, V. (2009). The Efficiency of Randomized Discontinuation Trials with Continuous Responses, American University, Department of Mathematics (invited talk)
• Bejleri, V. (2008). Institutionalizing Undergraduate Research at University of the District of Columbia, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the District of Columbia
• Bejleri, V. (2008). Prediction Limits for the Poisson Distribution, Georgetown University, Department of Biostatistics, Bioinformatics and Biomathematics (invited talk).
• Bejleri, V. and Luta, G. (2008). “Comparison of Two Poisson Rates in the Presence of Misclassified Counts”, 2008 Bayesian Biostatistics Conference, University of Texas, MD Anderson Center.
• Bejleri, V. and Luta, G. (2008). Statistical Methods for Misclassified Data: The Effects of Smoking and Radiotherapy on Lung Carcinoma in Breast Carcinoma Survivors, LCCC, Georgetown University.
• Bejleri V. and White A. (2008). “Comparison of the Bayesian Prediction Limits for the Poisson Process”, 2008 Joint Statistical Meetings, Section on Bayesian Statistical Science.
• Bejleri, V. (2006). “Relationships between Frequentist and Bayesian Prediction Limits of the Poisson Process: Noninformative Priors”, 2006 Joint Statistical Meetings, Section on Bayesian Statistical Science.
• Bejleri V. and White A. (2005). “Bayesian Prediction Limits for Atlantic Tropical Storm Occurrences”, 2005 Joint Statistical Meetings, Section on Bayesian Statistical Science.
• Bejleri, V. (2004). “Bayesian Prediction Intervals for the Poisson Model, Noninformative Priors”, 2004 Mid-Atlantic Probability and Statistics Day, John Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, Baltimore, MD.

Awards and Research Support

• Tensor, Women and Mathematics Award, Mathematical Association of America, 2012
• Supplemental NSF grant, National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics, 2011-2013
• Academic Excellence Award, 2010 International Academic Conference, Houston – TX March 18 – 20, 2010
• Seed Grant Award, Water Resource Research Institute, University of the District of Columbia, 2009-2010
• Pilot Project Grant Award, UDC/LCCC U56 Partnership, 2006-2008
• Summer Research Grant Award, University of the District of Columbia, 2006
• Outstanding Graduate Student Award, Washington Statistical Society, Washington, DC, 2004
• President’s Award, Dissertation Fellowship, American University, Washington, DC, 2004-2005
• Instructorship, Department of Mathematics and Statistics, American University; 2001-2004
• Assistantship, Department of Mathematics and Statistics, American University, 1998-2000
• University Periodic Review Committee Administrative Services Task Force, UDC (2008-2009)
• UDC Undergraduate Research Committee (2006-present)
• Graduate Program Director, MS/PSM in Applied Statistics, Department of Mathematics and Statistics, University of the District of Columbia (2009-present)
• Council in Graduate School, University of the District of Columbia (2009-present)
• Undergraduate Research Committee, University of the District of Columbia (2006-Present)
• Member of the Statistics, Curriculum; Mathematics Majors, Evaluation, Hiring, and Research and Grants committees in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, UDC (2005-Present)
• Reviewing for the Journal of Applied Statistics, Journal of the Statistics Education and Journal of Higher Education and Self-Learning

Professional Memberships

American Statistical Association Bayesian Statistical Society Historically Black Colleges and Universities Professional Science Masters (HBCU PSM) Alliance National Professional Science Masters Association (NPSMA) Mathematical Association of America Washington Statistical Society

Statistics - Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

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Become a first-class independent researcher with the PhD in Statistics program. If you have completed a master’s or bachelor’s degree in statistics, actuarial science, mathematics, or other quantitative disciplines, this PhD will prepare you to enter a career in academia, research or private industry.  

Programs in the Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science will give you top-notch qualifications for positions in business, industry, government agencies, research organizations, and academia. Our graduates are in demand and enjoy high degrees of job satisfaction.

Research areas include computational statistics, finance, industrial statistics, probability, and statistical theory and methods. 

Research areas

• Computational Statistics
• Industrial Statistics
• Probability
• Statistical Theory and Methods

Program overview

Department/School : Statistics and Actuarial Science Faculty : Faculty of Mathematics Admit term(s) : Fall (September - December) Delivery mode : On-campus Program type : Doctoral, Research Length of program : 48 months (full-time) Registration option(s) : Full-time, Part-time Study option(s) : Thesis

Application deadlines

• January 15 (for admission in September)

Key contacts

Request more information about the Statistics - PhD program

I received my Ph.D. in Statistics at UWaterloo in 2018 (a shout out to my advisor Richard Cook!) and have received strong training in statistical theory and methodology. During the course of my PhD, my collaboration experiences with folks at the University of Toronto PsA clinic and the Statistical Consulting Centre at UWaterloo have helped tremendously in working with other researchers and team science projects post-graduation. Joy Jiang, Statistics, PhD

Supervisors

• Review the  finding a supervisor resources
• Before applying to the program, students are strongly advised to establish contact with potential supervisors

Admission requirements

• A Master's degree in statistics, actuarial science, or mathematics, completed or expected. Note: graduates of other quantitative and mathematically oriented programs are also encouraged to apply; this includes, but is not restricted to, graduates of commerce, economics, engineering, finance, and any of the physical sciences. The department graduate committee will determine the suitability of each student’s background for success in this program.
• Students with an undergraduate degree in statistics, actuarial science, or mathematics may apply for admission directly to the PhD program. Successful applicants will have an outstanding academic record, and very strong letters of recommendation.
• At least an overall 78% average from a Canadian university (or its equivalent)
• An interview may be required

Degree requirements

• Review the  degree requirements  on the Graduate Studies Academic Calendar, including the courses that you can anticipate taking as part of completing the degree
• Check out  Waterloo's institutional thesis repository - UWspace  to see recent submissions from the Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science graduate students

Application materials

• The SIF contains questions specific to your program, typically about why you want to enroll and your experience in that field. Review the  application documents web page  for more information about this requirement
• If a statement or letter is required by your program, review the  writing your personal statement resources  for helpful tips and tricks on completion

Transcript(s)

• Three  references  are required; at least two academic
• TOEFL 90 (writing 25, speaking 25), IELTS 7.0 (writing 6.5, speaking 6.5)

Tuition and fees

• Visit the  graduate program tuition page  on the Finance website to determine the tuition and incidental fees per term for your program

Review living costs and housing

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