Graduate
Admissions
Mathematics
Admission Requirements
Applications are invited from individuals with a strong background in mathematics who either have an M.S. in mathematics or have been admitted to our combined M.S.-Ph.D. program. The Ph.D. in Mathematics requires completion of at least 90 credit hours of graduate work. An awarded M.S. degree from an accredited university may contribute up to 30 credit hours toward this requirement, subject to approval. If an applicant does not hold an awarded M.S. degree, up to 12 credit hours of graduate work from an accredited university may be transferred toward the Ph.D. degree.
Application Process
- IU Indianapolis online application
- A statement of personal and professional goals (300-500 words) should be submitted as part of the online application.
- A resume or CV should be submitted as part of the online application.
- Three letters of recommendation should be submitted through the online application.
- Unofficial transcripts and evidence of degrees awarded from each post-secondary school attended are suitable for admissions purposes. Following admission to IU Indianapolis, official documents must be submitted for verification. If the original documents are not in English, you must submit a certified translation of each official transcript and degree certificate. Notarized copies are NOT acceptable.
- Demonstration of English proficiency*: All international applicants must demonstrate English proficiency for admission into IU Indianapolis graduate programs. Non-native English-speaking domestic applicants may also be required to complete standardized testing depend on their English proficiency.
English proficiency for admission purposes can be satisfied by one of the following options:
- TOEFL score report not more than two years old with the following minimum scores: TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition: Total score of 79, or TOEFL Essentials: Total score of 8.
- IELTS (International English Language Testing System) Indicator-Online: Overall Band Score of at least 5.
- Duolingo English Test (DET): Minimum score of 110.
- Completed Bachelor’s degree or higher from the U.S. or other country where English is an official language or the predominant native language.
- Graduate from the IU Indianapolis Program for Intensive English: at least Level 7.
- Non-waivable, non-refundable application fee for domestic and international applicants.
- International Student Financial Information Form (For international students only; review all required forms: click here).
- Supplemental Question Form should be submitted as part of the online application.
*All English proficiency exams must be submitted before admissions. Once a student is admitted, English proficiency exams or updated scores will not be accepted.
NOTE: All documents submitted become the property of IU Indianapolis. After one year of no enrollment, hard copies will be discarded.
Upon admission, send official transcripts and degree certifications to the following address:
Graduate Admissions Committee
IU Indianapolis Department of Mathematical Sciences
402 N. Blackford Street, LD 270
Indianapolis IN 46202-3216
Email: mathgrad@iu.edu
Phone: 1-317-274-6918
Fax: 1-317-274-3460
Admission Deadlines
Fall Semester
- Domestic and International applicants: February 1
Spring Semester
- International applicants: October 1
- Domestic applicants: November 15
Due to schedule of course offerings, it is not always feasible to begin the program in the Spring semester. Email mathgrad@iu.edu for more information before applying for Spring admission.
