Mathematics

Doctor of Philosophy

Turn numbers into impact

Mathematics is a core discipline that fuels progress across countless fields. Whether you're aiming for a future in research and development, finance, industry or education, this program provides a strong foundation to help you reach your professional goals.

Pursuing an advanced degree in mathematics will equip you with the skills to apply advanced theories, computational methods and analytical models to tackle complex problems in areas such as economics, science, engineering, physics and business.

You'll gain valuable research and practical experience, including unique opportunities to collaborate with leading faculty on nationally recognized projects in bioinformatics, combinatorics, differential equations, algebra and mathematics education.

Overview

College:

College of Science

Duration:

78 credits

Locations:

Moscow

Build a career that counts

Application information

Applicants for the Ph.D. 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

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: Timothy R. Johnson; 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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