How to Apply

The Duke Mathematics Graduate Program offers admission to students interested in obtaining a PhD in many research areas spanning pure and applied mathematics.  

Application Instructions

Applications for Fall 2024 admission are due by Wednesday, December 13, 2023.  Submission of the General and Math Subject GRE exams are both optional.

Questions

  • For questions about the application process and requirements (including the GRE and TOEFL), or the online application, consult the The Graduate School's list of Frequently Asked Questions.  If your answer is not addressed there, you can contact The Graduate School from the FAQ page.
  • Applications to the program are administered by the Graduate School (not the Math Department) and all logistical questions should be directed there (eg: whether or not materials have been received and added to your file). See the Graduate School's  Admissions FAQs, especially "Can I update my application after I submit it?" and send email to grad-admissions-center at duke edu if appropriate.
  • The Math Director of Graduate Studies (DGS) can answer questions about academic aspects of the program.  (You will find answers to many common questions on the math department website.)  Email phd-program@math.duke.edu.
  • An application fee waiver may be available to you if you meet certain criteria set out by The Graduate School. To request a fee waiver for your Duke Graduate School application, you will first need to have an application in progress. The fee waiver option is built into the application system. For more information about fee waivers please visit the Graduate School webpage. Please be aware that the Mathematics Department does not have fee waivers and all waiver requests should be through the application portal. 

Please note that the department has neither a Masters program, nor a separate track for students primarily interested in teaching.