Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics
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 credit
- COSS711 Seminar I1 credit
- COSS722 Seminar II1 credit
- COSS733 Journal Club1 credit
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
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.