Ph.D. Admissions Information

The Tulane Mathematics Ph.D. program offers full funding (tuition waiver plus stipend) to all admitted students. We welcome applications from students with strong backgrounds in mathematics or related fields.

Application Deadline: December 5

For Fall admission. No application fee is required.

Application Requirements

A complete application for the Ph.D. program in Mathematics includes the following:

  • An undergraduate GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is normally required. In accordance with School of Science and Engineering policy, applicants below 3.0 may still be considered based on the strength of their overall application.
  • At least three letters of recommendation from individuals who can evaluate your academic potential.
  • An online application form submitted through the university portal.
  • All applicants must satisfy the School of Science and Engineering’s English proficiency requirements. See the SSE graduate admissions FAQ for accepted tests, minimum scores, and qualifying prior education.
  • Optional: You are encouraged to submit any additional materials (CV, research papers, etc.) that may strengthen your application directly to the Director of PhD Admissions.
  • The GRE Test is not required for admission to any of our graduate programs.

Admissions Contacts

Samuel Punshon-Smith

Director of PhD Admissions

spunshonsmith@tulane.edu

Gustavo Didier

Director of Graduate Studies

gdidier@tulane.edu

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