Graduate Mathematics
The University of Virginia’s Graduate Program in Mathematics offers advanced doctoral training in a close-knit scholarly community that supports deep exploration of algebra, analysis, and topology. Students work alongside 24 tenured and tenure‑track faculty and a cohort of postdoctoral scholars, across a wide range of mathematical subfields.
The program emphasizes rigorous coursework, early engagement in research, and participation in active seminar groups spanning active research areas. With well-equipped computing facilities, individualized mentorship, and vibrant research activity, students gain the tools needed to develop original mathematical contributions.
Designed primarily as a Ph.D. program, UVA Math prepares graduates for academic careers, research positions, and mathematically intensive roles in industry and government, while also offering an accelerated B.A./M.A. pathway for UVA undergraduates.
What Can I Do With This Degree?
- University or College Professor / Academic Researcher in mathematics
- Postdoctoral researcher in pure or applied mathematics
- Research scientist in government laboratories or agencies (e.g., DOE, NSA, national labs)
- Quantitative analyst or data scientist in finance, tech, or industries driven by analytics
- Algorithm or software developer in mathematically intensive fields
- Cryptography, cybersecurity, or information theory specialist
- Applied mathematician or modeler in engineering, physics, or computational research environments
- Consultant or analyst in global consulting or economic modeling firms
- The department lists its research areas here.