U-MMathematicsUniversity of Michigan

Program Info

2027/28 dates and tuition are not yet published. Showing 2026/27 cycle data as an estimate.

1 cases

0 admitted0 waitlisted1 rejected

0 admitted samples

No admitted GPA score sample is available for this program.

Official sources are the final authority

Academic statement of purpose

Concise; no published length limit on the Math admissions page.

CV or resume

Personal statement

500-word limit.

Recommendation letters x 3

Three required; up to five may be submitted.

Official transcript(s)

From all universities attended; English translation if needed. Official copies typically required after admission.

Official sources are the final authority

Academic: Bachelor's degree with GPA 3.0/4.0; Typical Rackham minimum scholastic average for graduate admission consideration; the department reviews the full file. No hard departmental GPA cutoff published on the Math Ph.D. admissions page.
Prerequisites: Relevant academic background; Preparation for doctoral study in mathematics; typical admits present strong mathematics coursework and supporting scholarly activity.
IELTS: 6.5 overall; Academic IELTS. Required if prior study does not meet a Rackham English-proficiency exemption. IELTS Indicator accepted.
TOEFL: New scale: 4.5 overall | Old scale: 84 overall; Rackham maps the prior iBT 84 floor to the new scale. New scale applies to tests from 21 Jan 2026; old scale applies before that date.; Rackham Graduate School minimum when English proficiency is required. New scale applies to tests from 21 Jan 2026; old scale applies before that date. TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition accepted.
GRE: Not considered; GRE General Test scores are no longer included in the admission process (Rackham doctoral policy). GRE Mathematics Subject Test scores are strictly optional and may be uploaded as a combined PDF with the transcript or personal statement.