VirMathematicsVirginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Program Info

Dates and tuition are specific to the 2027 intake.

Historical admission data is not published.

CV or resume

Recommendation letters x 3

Required per program catalog listing.

Official transcript(s)

Scanned copy with online application; official copy typically required after offer of admission.

Official sources are the final authority

Academic: Bachelor's degree with GPA 3.0/4.0; Minimum GPA published in Graduate Catalog admission requirements.
Prerequisites: Coursework prerequisites; Background expected in algebra, analysis, and computational mathematics; students lacking background may need MATH 5125, MATH 4225-26, or equivalent preparation.
IELTS: 6.5 overall; Accepted alternative to TOEFL.
TOEFL: New scale: 4.5 overall (4.5 each component) | Old scale: 90 overall (20 each subsection); Graduate School minimum for tests on or after 21 January 2026; some departments may require higher.; For TOEFL tests taken before 21 January 2026.
GRE: Optional; Optional; not required for admission.