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United Arab Emirates University/Programmes/Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics

Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics

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About This Programme

A research doctorate in mathematics.

Course Highlights

  • Taught at UAEU, ranked #217 in the QS World University Rankings 2027
  • American-style credit-hour degree taught in English
  • Research doctorate with supervision across the college's research areas

What You'll Study

Taught full time, in person, on an American-style credit-hour system, primarily in English.

Coursework

College requirements (6 CH) plus Mathematics Core courses (select 3, 9 CH from the list below).

  • COSC701 Research Methods II2 credits
  • COSC702 Ethics of Scientific Research II1 credits
  • COSS711 Seminar I1 credits
  • COSS722 Seminar II1 credits
  • COSS733 Journal Club1 credits

Mathematics Core: select 3 courses (9 credit hours).

  • MATH710 Functional Analysis3 credits
  • MATH715 Advanced Measure Theory3 credits
  • MATH720 Numerical Methods for Partial Differential Equations3 credits
  • MATH740 Advanced Algebra3 credits
  • MATH760 Topology3 credits
  • MATH770 Advanced Partial Differential Equations II3 credits
  • MATH772 Theory of Ordinary Differential Equations3 credits

Elective Courses

9 credit hours; select 3 courses

Optional modules

  • MATH716 Introduction to Operator Algebras3 credits
  • MATH741 Advanced Number Theory3 credits
  • MATH743 Cryptography3 credits
  • MATH744 Coding Theory3 credits
  • MATH745 Finite Fields and Applications3 credits
  • MATH746 Finite Groups3 credits
  • MATH747 Module and Ring Theory3 credits
  • MATH761 Algebraic Topology3 credits
  • MATH763 Knot Theory and Applications3 credits
  • MATH764 Differential Manifold3 credits
  • MATH771 Integral Equations and Calculus of Variations3 credits
  • MATH773 Dynamical Systems and Chaos Theory3 credits
  • MATH774 Stochastic Calculus for Finance3 credits
  • MATH777 Numerical Methods for Finance3 credits
  • MATH795 Independent Studies3 credits

Comprehensive / Qualifying Examination

  • COSC800 Comprehensive Exam
  • COSR810 Research Proposal

Dissertation Research

COSR900 Dissertation Research, 30 credit hours. Research areas reflected in the program's core and elective courses: analysis, algebra, topology, differential equations, number theory and cryptography, dynamical systems, and financial mathematics.

  • COSR900 Dissertation Research30 credits

Dissertation Defense

  • COSD910 Dissertation Defense

Entry Requirements

Academic: A relevant master's degree from an accredited university with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
English: IELTS Academic 6.5 (or 5.0 for Arabic-medium doctorates).

Full transcripts, two references and, where required, a research proposal are needed.

Careers

Graduates pursue careers in data science, analytics, finance, teaching and research, or continue to postgraduate study.

Accreditation & Professional Recognition

Licensed and accredited by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA); UAEU also holds US institutional accreditation from WSCUC.

Programme Details

Award

Doctor of Philosophy

Start Date

August (Fall intake)

Typical Offer

A relevant master's degree from an accredited university with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Duration

4 years

Qualification

Doctorate

Subject Area

Mathematics

Campus

Al Ain

Course Type

Doctor of Philosophy

Study Pattern

Full time

Delivery Format

In person

Tuition Fee

AED 36,450/yr

Graduate applicants apply through apply.uaeu.ac.ae with transcripts, a CV and two references, and pay the AED 200 application fee.

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