Northern Illinois University
The Graduate School

Program Summary

The Doctor of Philosophy degree in mathematical sciences is a nontraditional program in which students develop current mathematic applications on the computer and spend at least one semester visiting a governmental or industrial research facility prior to degree completion. Students have access to the traditional areas of doctoral work while developing a perspective of the mathematical sciences as an integrated whole with appropriate roles for both pure and applied mathematics allowing them to pursue a career in either academic or non-academic settings.

Graduate Catalog Program Information

Program-Specific Admission Information and Requirements

Affiliated College: College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Degree(s) Offered: Ph.D. in Mathematical Sciences

Program Requires GRE: Yes

Letters of Recommendation: 3

University Requirements

• Admissions to NIU Graduate School
• Application Materials

Application Deadlines

All application materials must be received by the appropriate deadline below to ensure priority consideration.