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Why Study Applied Mathematics?

The Master’s in Applied Mathematics program provides training in applications of mathematics that prepares students for employment in a wide array of career choices in industry and government, with opportunities to contribute to pressing societal challenges.

UMBC’s master’s degree in applied mathematics provides training in applications of mathematics that prepare students for employment in industry or government agencies. The master’s degree can also serve as a bridge between undergraduate work and a doctoral program. There are two options: A course-based program culminates in a written comprehensive exam, and a thesis-based option culminates in completion of a research thesis.

At a Glance

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What Are My Career Options Studying Applied Mathematics?

Whether you’re seeking to describe biological systems in mathematical terms, make the next advance in differential equations, or improve models of stochastic processes, a master’s degree in applied mathematics from UMBC can help you do it—and much more.

Tuition, Scholarships & Financial Aid

Find opportunities to further advance your career and academic studies.

UMBC participates in all federal and state student financial aid programs and offers scholarships and assistantships through the Graduate School, Graduate Departments and the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships.

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Review Master of Science in Applied Mathematics Requirements

TOEFL score of >600 (paper), >250 (computer), or >100 (iBT) for international students whose native language is not English; solid background in mathematics and/or statistics

Start Your Graduate Admissions Application

Please note that application decisions can take 6-8 weeks after the program’s deadline, and depend on how many applications a department receives. You will receive an email once the department processes your decision letter. You will be able to see your decision letter by logging in to the application website. Your decision letter will be where the application checklist was. You may also check your recommendation statuses to send reminders or update contact information from the user page. If you are having trouble logging back in, you can recover your account.

Have Questions?

Please contact the appropriate Graduate School staff member for assistance, or contact our Main Office at gradschool@umbc.edu or 410-455-2537.

Application Deadlines

Fall Semester

All Students:
Apply by February 15

Spring Semester

All Students:
Apply by October 15

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Contact Information

Applied Mathematics Program Contacts

Main Contact

410-455-2412

Program Director

Dr. Hye-Won Kang
hwkang@umbc.edu

Program Coordinator

Janet Burgee
410-455-2401
jburgee@umbc.edu

UMBC Graduate School Admissions Office Contact Information

Mailing Address

UMBC Graduate School
1000 Hilltop Circle Baltimore, MD 21250

Admissions Staff

Staff are available from
Mon - Fri, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 410-455-2537

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Email Graduate Admissions at gradschool@umbc.edu.

Master of Science in Applied Mathematics