University of Pittsburgh: Department of Mathematics

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Before applying, please read the descriptions of our graduate programs. Please also refer to our admission requirements.

All applicants to the program must apply on-line. We are not permitted to accept hard copy paper applications.

Mailing Address

Graduate Admissions Committee
Department of Mathematics
301 Thackeray Hall
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15260

Telephone

Graduate Office: +1 412 624 1175
Fax Number: +1 412 624 8397

Please note that certain materials must be sent by regular mail. In addition to the application, please remember to submit all the required supporting documents to the Department in a timely fashion, keeping in mind that our deadline for consideration for financial aid for U.S. citizens is January 15. The deadline for all non U.S. citizens is January 2.

$50.00 Check or Payment Voucher if you chose to pay your application fee by credit card .
Official GRE scores from ETS are optional but strongly recommended.
Official TOEFL scores from ETS if you are an international student whose native language is not English.
Official transcripts from all colleges/institutions you have attended.
Three letters of recommendation from evaluators who can address your potential for success in a graduate program in the Mathematical Sciences. The referee should use one of these forms: DOC, PDF, PS. The evaluators have the option of submitting the letters on-line.
A statement of purpose (intellectual and professional goals and a short essay on why you want to study in this department).
Non-U.S. citizens: International Graduate Student Supplemental Application Forms Academic Year 2007-08 (PDF)
Additional information for international applicants (PDF) is also available.

If you are having ETS send documents to us directly, you will need the correct codes. The code for the University of Pittsburgh is 2927. The code for the Department of Mathematics is 0703.