Doctoral Degree in Mathematics
At the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, you can earn your PhD in mathematics, working with faculty who are devoted to advancing the discipline. Our mathematics PhD program emphasizes research and prepares you for the highest levels of scholarship, along with ample career opportunities in academia and research-related agencies and industries.
As one of our mathematics PhD students, you will select a dissertation topic within an area of mathematics with an active faculty research interest. Our mathematics PhD program offers three choices of concentration:
- Applied Mathematics (including Mathematical Biology, Numerical Analysis, Ordinary Differential Equations, and Partial Differential Equations);
- Pure Mathematics (including Algebra, Analysis, and Topology); and,
- Statistics.
Completing your PhD in mathematics will put you at the top of your field. Mathematics is the foundation for all other scientific endeavors, and your work can help fuel the next great breakthrough.
Apply for Admission to the Mathematics PhD Program
Earn your PhD in mathematics from UL Lafayette, and be a part of our active and research-driven mathematics community.
For information about enrolling in the graduate mathematics program at UL Lafayette, visit the Graduate School admissions page.
If you are ready to apply now, visit the online application page.
International Students
For more information about enrolling in the graduate mathematics program at UL Lafayette, visit the Office of International Affairs for admissions requirements. You may also wish to visit the Graduate School international student admissions page.
Requirements for a PhD in Mathematics
As a math PhD student, you’ll choose a research area for your work. In our program, you’ll need to complete at least two semesters as a full-time student, and then you’ll get to complete the rest of your degree requirements over the next four years. You’ll get to focus on your original research during your entire time here.
Those degree requirements include certain coursework, comprehensive exams, and your dissertation.
Learn more about the PhD in mathematics requirements at this catalog page.
Learn more about general PhD requirements at this catalog page.