Graduate Programs in Mathematics
The Department of Mathematics offers competitive, research-driven programs designed to prepare students for impactful careers in academia, industry, and government through close mentorship and rigorous training.
Active Research Strengths
Our graduate students work at the forefront of mathematical discovery. Faculty research is organized into four active clusters, fostering a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment:
Mathematical & Computational Biology
Modeling and simulating complex biological systems, from tumor dynamics to cellular fluid dynamics.
Algebra, Geometry & Number Theory
Investigating fundamental structures, algebraic geometry, number theory, and cryptographic applications.
Analysis & Differential Equations
Studying nonlinear PDEs, dynamical systems, fluid mechanics, and stochastic differential equations.
Probability & Statistics
Advancing theory and applications in stochastic processes, machine learning, and high-dimensional data.
Admissions & Funding
We offer separate admissions tracks for our doctoral and master's programs with distinct funding structures:
Ph.D. Program (Fully Funded)
Doctoral students receive complete financial support including 100% tuition waivers, competitive stipends, and health insurance subsidies.
Master's Programs (Tuition-Based)
Our professional M.S. programs are tuition-based, offering specialized coursework and fast-track 4+1 options for current Tulane students.
Career Outcomes
Our graduates secure competitive postdoctoral fellowships, tenure-track faculty positions, and industry roles. Placements include NYU-Courant, UC Berkeley, Duke, Notre Dame, Meta, and the Department of Defense.
Graduate Student Portal
Access essential administrative forms, academic guidelines, handbook policies, and qualifying examination archives to support your graduate path:
Qualifying Exams
Access exam schedules, registration deadlines, course syllabi, and our comprehensive archive of past exams to help prepare for your qualifiers. Exams are offered in Algebra, Analysis, Applied Math, PDE, Probability & Statistics, Scientific Computation, and Topology.
Guidelines & Policies
Access the official Mathematics Graduate Student Handbook, academic requirements, external funding opportunities, and professional development timelines.
