Admission requirements for the Graduate Programs

General admission requirements for the M.S.and Ph.D. Programs

To evaluate an admission application, the Mathematics Graduate Program requires the following:

Official evidence of the bachelor’s degree in mathematics or equivalent.
Three official transcripts of the candidate’s complete post-secondary academic record.
A minimum grade point average of 3.00.
Three letters of recommendation (in paper form only if unable to submit electronically).
Mathematics Graduate Program application form.
University of Puerto Rico (Rio Piedras Campus) application form and application fee payment.

Students are expected to have completed (or otherwise be required to take) the following undergraduate courses in mathematics: linear algebra, modern algebra, and advanced calculus. Some experience with computer programming as well as probability and statistics is recommended for those pursuing the applied mathematics option.

Additional Ph.D. Program Admission Requirements

GRE Subject Test in Mathematics (percentile rank above 50).

Students are or will be required to have taken the equivalent of at least one semester of linear algebra, two semesters of modern algebra, and two semesters of advanced calculus. Proficiency is shown by passing a placement examination or passing the corresponding pre-graduate courses designed for such purposes with a grade of B or better.

International applicants must submit admission materials no later than December 1 (January 17 for non international applicants) to be considered for the Fall Semester. The Mathematics Graduate Committee will evaluate all properly documented and completed applications.

Information

Office of the Dean for Graduate Studies and Research

 Valentin Keyantuo, Director 
 Department of Mathematics
 Box 23355 San Juan, Puerto Rico 00931-3355
 E-Mail: ude.prrpu@outnayek
 Fax: (787) 281-0651
 Telephone (787)764-0000 extensions 1238, 4693

 Jorge Punchín, Director of Graduate Studies
 Department of Mathematics
 Box 23355 San Juan, Puerto Rico 00931-3355
 E-Mail: ude.prrpu@nihcnupj 
 Fax: (787) 281-0651
 Telephone (787)764-0000 extension 4676