M.S. Admissions

The Mathematics Department's graduate programs only accept applications for Fall semesters.

GRE, TOEFL, and IELTS Tests

• GRE General test scores are not required. 
• GRE Mathematics Subject Test scores may be submitted as a combined pdf file with your transcript or personal statement. (Optional)
  
• TOEFL or IELTS exam is required for students whose native language is not English
• TOEFL and IELTS exams should not be older than two years as of the Admission Deadline.
• Minimum TOEFL and IELTS scores must meet Rackham's requirements here.
• TOEFL or IELTS Exemptions are only given per Rackham's rules here.
• ETS school code for the University of Michigan Rackham Graduate School is 1839

Letters of recommendation

Letters of recommendation play an especially crucial role in the admission process. At least three letters are required, and up to five may be submitted. Applicants should choose as recommenders people who know their strengths and weaknesses relevant to graduate study in mathematics. The most useful letters are those which list in some detail the accomplishments of the student and make direct comparisons with other students who have succeeded at major U.S. graduate schools. Foreign students already in the U.S. should submit letters from their U.S. institution, whenever possible. Please register your recommenders for the electronic Letters of Recommendation when using the Online Application.  Letters received after the application deadline will be accepted, but should be received within 1 week of that deadline.

Those students who will have completed a Master's degree in Mathematics by the time they begin studies at The University of Michigan must apply to the Ph.D. program. Others may apply to either program. It is possible, but not automatic, to move from one program to the other.

Academic Statement of Purpose

Focus your academic statement on your mathematical interests, research experience, published papers, math camps, teaching & tutoring experience etc. Be sure to mention any specific faculty with whom you wish to work.Personal Statement:Focus your personal statement on what makes you unique, any struggles you have experienced and overcome, and why you feel U-M Math is the right place for you.  Be sure to include any hardships you have experiencedand how you overcame them. These could be financial, familial, or personal.

Transcript Submission

The Mathematics Admissions Committee will review uploaded transcripts with university logos during the application process.  While these are considered "unofficial" transcripts because they have been opened from their original sealed envelopes, they are acceptable.  If an applicant receives an offer of admission, an official transcript in a sealed envelope will need to be mailed from the institution directly to the Rackham Graduate School.

Please submit your most current transcript with your online application by the due date.  If you would like the Admissions Committee to see your Fall term scores, you may email them to math-grad-office@umich.edu after the due date, and they will be included with your application.

Additonal Application Materials:
If you have additional materials you would like to submit with your application, you may email them to math-grad-office@umich.edu.  Be sure to include your name and umid number in the email and attach files in pdf format.

Note: All credentials submitted for admission consideration become the property of the University of Michigan and will not be returned in original or copy form.

Additional Information: Please visit the admissions page of the Rackham Graduate School for additional information regarding admission including: minimum graduate school requirements, residency, and application fees.   Unfortunately, application fee waivers are not available for international students.

Master's Programs

Our Master's programs do not offer any form of financial support.*  Hence, our MS offers are fully self-funded meaning that the student is responsible for tuition (~$25,000 per semester), healthcare, and living costs.  "TA" (teaching assistant) positions are reserved for Ph.D. students.

The one Master's program that offers full support is the Marjorie Lee Browne Scholars program.  This program is restricted to U.S. citizens and permanent residents who meet specific eligibility requirements.

*MS Actuarial applicants will be automatically considered for departmental scholarships.