Mathematics

Master of Science

Strength in numbers

Mathematics is a fundamental science that helps drive innovation in a variety of industries. Whether you want a career in research and development, business and finance or teaching, this program will help you meet your career goals.

With an advanced degree in this field, you will develop the ability to apply complex mathematical theories, computational techniques and algorithms to solve economic, scientific, engineering, physics and business-related problems.

You will have many opportunities for research and hands-on experiences, with special opportunities to work with our top faculty on nation-leading research in the areas of bioinformatics, combinatorics, differential equations, algebra and mathematics education.

Overview

College:

College of Science

Duration:

30 credits

Locations:

Moscow

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Application information

Applicants for the M.S. mathematics program must meet the following degree-specific admission requirements:

Education level: Bachelor's
GPA: 3.0
GRE: No
TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo: 79/6.5/115 (for applicants whose education was completed in countries where English is not an official language)
Number of references: Three
Other requirements: For teaching assistantship consideration, include the Teaching Assistantship Application Form as part of the online application.

Program availability

Concentration: Thesis and non-thesis
Semester intake: Fall, Spring
- Eligible for international admission
Deadlines: General application deadlines

Visit Graduate Admissions to learn more and start your application.

Contact information

Mathematics and Statistical Science department contact: Lana Unger; mathstat@uidaho.edu

Graduate Admissions contact: graduateadmissions@uidaho.edu, 208-885-4001

Find Department of Mathematics and Statistical Science faculty advisor contacts.

Costs, funding and research

To learn about various ways to fund your graduate degree, check out Graduate Funding.

For detailed information about the cost of attendance, visit Financial Aid.

Beginning Fall 2026, M.S. students appointed as Teaching Assistants will receive an annual support package that includes:

Base stipend: $22,089.60 for the 9-month academic year
In-state tuition: fully covered by the program
Out-of-state tuition: waived for non-resident students
Health insurance: Student Health Insurance Program premiums not covered
Summer support: additional scholarship up to $8,000, depending on funding availability

Real-world experience

Many of your courses will include a lab, and you’ll also have opportunities to contribute to faculty research projects, including:

Bioinformatics and mathematical biology
Algebra, algebraic geometry and number theory
Analysis and differential equations
Combinatorics
Discrete geometry
Mathematics education
Probability and stochastic processes

Degree fit

This degree could be a good fit if you:

Like to solve complex problems and puzzles.
Have strong reasoning skills.
Are able to identify, analyze and apply basic math principles to technical problems.
Have solid written and oral communication skills.

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