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University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Overview
University of Nevada, Las Vegas / Department of Mathematical Sciences is located in Las Vegas, NV, in an urban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | ||
| Master of Science (MS) |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 2 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 4 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? |
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| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? | No |
Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees |
Comp Exam Required for some Thesis Required for some |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test (minimum score in the top 35% of the quantitative) Comp Exam Required Thesis Required |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
39
Applied
23
Accepted
9
Enrolled
Applying
60
Application Fee - Domestic
95
Application Fee - International
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | February 1st | Not reported | No |
| Spring deadline | October 1st | Not reported | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Requirements | Bachelor's degree; 2 letters of recommendation; statement of purpose | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE General Test (minimum score in the top 35% of the quantitative) | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | Bachelor's degree/master's degree; 3 letters of recommendation; statement of purpose |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 550 TOEFL IBT score: 79 |
|
| IELTS: Required |
IELTS Paper score: 7 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit: | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Application deadlines for financial awards | March 15 |
| Types of financial support available |
Fellowships Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Health Care Benefits Institutionally-sponsored Loans Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
59
Total Graduate Students
32%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 10.17% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 0% |
| White or Caucasian | 35% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% |
| Asian | 10.17% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| Two or more races | 1.69% |
| Unknown | 10.17% |
Gender
Male (72%)
Female (27%)
Faculty
20
Total faculty
Full-time - 20
Part-time - 0
Male (18)
Female (2)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Scientific computing, computer simulation, numerical analysis for differential equations; partial differential equations; mathematical logic, foundations of mathematics, set theory, large cardinals; statistics, biostatistics, statistical computing; number theory, arithmetic geometry, algebraic geometry |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 97,812 |
Location & Contact
Address
4505 South Maryland Parkway
Box 454020
Las Vegas, NV 89154-4020
United States
Box 454020
Las Vegas, NV 89154-4020
United States
Contact
Dr. Zhijian Wu
Chair/Professor
Email: zhijian.wu@unlv.edu
Phone: 702-895-1618
Fax: 702-895-4343
Chair/Professor
Email: zhijian.wu@unlv.edu
Phone: 702-895-1618
Fax: 702-895-4343
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