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, topology, and the history of mathematics. Students work alongside 28 tenured and tenure‑track faculty, postdoctoral scholars, and peers across a wide range of mathematical subfields—including number theory, algebraic geometry, probability, mathematical physics, partial differential equations, operator theory, geometric topology, and more.
The program emphasizes rigorous coursework, early engagement in research, and participation in active seminar groups spanning algebra, differential equations, geometry, mathematical physics, probability, and topology. 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 accelerated B.A./M.A. and B.A./M.S. pathways 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, NSF, national labs)
- Quantitative analyst or data scientist in finance, tech, or analytics‑driven industries
- 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
- Algebra (including representation theory, commutative algebra, algebraic geometry, number theory, combinatorics, geometric group theory)
- Analysis (probability, mathematical physics, partial differential equations, operator theory, harmonic analysis)
- Topology (algebraic and geometric topology, with connections to category theory and differential geometry)
- History of mathematics (emphasis on 19th and 20th centuries)
- Active seminar areas such as differential equations, geometry, mathematical physics, probability, and operator theory