Graduate programs

Our graduate programs offer the opportunity to interact with our active research faculty in mathematics, applied mathematics and statistics, at the base of the Sierra Nevada mountain range.

The Department of Mathematics offers M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Mathematics and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Statistics & Data Science. Within the Mathematics degrees, there are two programs of study. For detailed program descriptions and degree requirements, review the relevant program handbook.

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Mathematics, Ph.D. and M.S.

The Ph.D. and M.S. programs in Mathematics are designed to provide training in fundamental methods and concepts of modern mathematics, including interdisciplinary collaborative research. The programs build research skills that will position students to be competitive in pursuing careers in an academic, government, or business environment.

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Statistics and Data Science, Ph.D. and M.S.

The M.S. and Ph.D. programs in Statistics and Data Science are designed to provide training in fundamental methods and concepts of modern statistics focused on extracting knowledge from data. The programs emphasize interdisciplinary collaborative research with departments across campus, including neuroscience, biology, chemistry and more.

Why choose our graduate programs?

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Dedicated faculty

Our leading research-active faculty receive funding from national and international agencies, providing graduate students with a thriving working and learning environment, valuable experience, and financial support to pursue their own research.

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Rich outdoor environment

Our campus sits just north of Reno's thriving downtown and is less than an hour away from some of the most beautiful outdoor recreation areas in the country like Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada Mountains.

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Leading research

Our faculty and graduate students are leading cutting-edge research in the fields of operator algebras, number theory, applied mathematics, topology, statistics and probability, and many others.

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Funding

This program is part of the Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP), a tuition-savings program that makes out-of-state graduate studies more affordable for students. Through WRGP, you will receive a reduced tuition rate, giving you more educational options for your money.

Meet our graduate program directors

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Christopher Herald (Mathematics)

Phone: (775) 784-4647
Email: herald@unr.edu

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Mihye Ahn (Statistics and Data Science)

Phone: (775) 682-7177
Email: mahn@unr.edu

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