{"id":11962,"date":"2021-04-15T14:05:27","date_gmt":"2021-04-15T19:05:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/actuarial-science\/?page_id=11962"},"modified":"2026-04-07T16:46:46","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T21:46:46","slug":"phd-programs-in-math","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/actuarial-science\/students\/graduates\/phd-programs-in-math\/","title":{"rendered":"PhD Program in Math"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Students interested in doctoral studies will enroll in the PhD program in mathematics and will focus their research around actuarial science with a faculty advisor from actuarial sciences. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A master\u2019s degree is not a prerequisite for admission to this PhD program, but strong applicants will typically have a bachelor\u2019s or master\u2019s degree in math, actuarial science, statistics or related topic with a minimum background of three semesters of calculus, linear algebra, probability, and mathematical statistics. In order to be considered for admission to the graduate program, candidates must complete the\u00a051ÁÔÆæ Graduate School online application<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Information about submission of transcripts, GPA requirements, and English proficiency, grievance policy, and more can be found on the Graduate School website<\/a>. International students should also review the 51ÁÔÆæ Center for International Education<\/a> website for admissions info specific to international students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Applications are accepted for both fall and spring. The deadline for a fall start is January 31, and the deadline for a spring start is November 15. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information about the program, including requirements, visit its academic page at the link below.<\/p>\n\n\n