PhD in Mathematics

PhDDoctoralMathematics

About This Programme

A 54-credit research doctorate in pure and applied mathematics (24 credits coursework + 30-credit dissertation) with a qualifying exam and doctoral seminar. Prepares graduates for university research and teaching and for R&D in industry and government.

Course Highlights

  • Research doctorate at the frontier of pure and applied mathematics
  • Advanced required core in ODEs, functional analysis, measure theory and commutative algebra
  • Two-area qualifying examination (analysis, algebra, numerical analysis, differential equations, topology)
  • Original dissertation (MTH 799); 54 credits, minimum four years

What You'll Study

Doctoral training in pure and applied mathematics with advanced coursework, a two-area written qualifying examination (MTH 790) and an original dissertation (MTH 799).

Required Courses (42 credits incl. dissertation and 0-credit components)

  • MTH 705 Theory of Ordinary Differential Equations3 credits
  • MTH 710 Functional Analysis3 credits
  • MTH 711 Measure Theory3 credits
  • MTH 733 Commutative Algebra3 credits
  • MTH 790 Qualifying Examination0 credits
  • MTH 795 Doctoral Seminar0 credits
  • MTH 799 Dissertation (minimum 30 credits)30 credits

Elective Courses (minimum 12 credits, choose 4)

  • MTH 701 Advanced Probability Theory3 credits
  • MTH 706 Analysis of Partial Differential Equations3 credits
  • MTH 707 Extreme Values and Financial Risk3 credits
  • MTH 715 Operator Theory3 credits
  • MTH 735 Nonlinear Algebra3 credits
  • MTH 741 Dynamical Systems and Chaos3 credits
  • MTH 751 Algebraic Coding Theory3 credits
  • MTH 761 Algebraic Topology3 credits
  • MTH 775 Computational Differential Equations3 credits

Entry Requirements

Academic: A relevant master's degree with a minimum CGPA of 3.00/4.00 (or exceptional direct entry from a bachelor's with at least 3.50). Applicants submit three reference letters, a CV and a statement of purpose.
English: IELTS Academic 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 4.5 (equivalent to 80 on the previous scale). Conditional admission is possible at IELTS 6.0 / iBT 4.0 (71 on the previous scale), except for the MBA and MA TESOL, which require the full score. Exemptions are decided case by case by Graduate Admissions, principally for AUS degree holders and for native English speakers who completed an English-medium bachelor's.

A written and oral qualifying examination is taken during the programme.

Careers

Prepares graduates for careers requiring advanced mathematics, including research and university teaching, and R&D in industry and government.

Accreditation & Professional Recognition

Licensed by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA); AUS holds US regional accreditation from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE).

Programme Details

Award

PhD in Mathematics

Start Date

August 2026 (Fall)

Typical Offer

Master of Science in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics from a recognised university + IELTS 6.5 (or TOEFL iBT 80)

Duration

4 years

Qualification

Doctorate

Subject Area

Mathematics

Campus

Sharjah

Course Type

Doctor of Philosophy

Study Pattern

Full time

Delivery Format

In person

Tuition Fee

AED 73,980/yr

Apply online at apply.aus.edu with transcripts, a CV, references and a statement of purpose where required. The graduate application fee is AED 450 + 5% VAT. AUS offers graduate assistantships to qualified applicants.

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