Master’s Program
We offer a 2-year graduate program leading to a Master of Arts in Mathematics. Students typically organize their program of study within one of three broad areas:
Applied Mathematics
In addition to advanced linear algebra and four semesters of analysis, students can take courses in partial differential equations and mathematical modeling.
Pure Mathematics
We offer yearlong sequences in real analysis, complex analysis, and algebra, with electives in topology, number theory and others.
Statistics
Students may take a full year of graduate level mathematical statistics, and courses in stochastic systems and linear statistical models.
In addition to coursework, MA students have the opportunity to work individually on a research project supervised by one of our 22 graduate faculty. Such collaboration often culminates in the publication of one or more research papers. This early exposure to research is what sets our MA program apart. Because of the small size of the program, with 10-12 students, we offer small classes, with each student receiving plenty of individual attention. We specialize in preparing students for PhD programs, but many of our graduates also pursue employment in teaching or industry.
Application Procedure
The Math/Stats graduate faculty will prescreen your application. This way you will only need to pay the University’s application fee if you decide to accept our verbal offer.
There is no cost to apply using the method below. However, if you are given a verbal offer and you intend to come, then you must formally apply through the UMaine Graduate School’s application page which may require a fee. (The $65 fee is waived for UMaine alumni and certain other applicants.)
Cover Letter
Send a brief cover letter in pdf format of no more than one page indicating your intent to apply to our program, intended semester of matriculation, your permanent address, contact information, country of citizenship, and anything else you wish to tell us that is not included in your essay (see below).
Brief Essay
300-500 words describing your academic background and objectives. (Why are you applying to the program, and what do you hope to get out of it?)
Three Letters of Recommendation
Letters should be sent directly to us by the letter writers via the email address below (or regular mail if necessary).
A Writing Sample
Please provide a scan of one of your returned graded written proof-based assignments from an upper level math class. We would like to get a feel for your mathematical writing style.
English Proficiency Test Scores
Please refer to this page for the University’s minimum requirements for admission and for holding a teaching assistantship.
Academic transcripts
Please send your transcripts from undergraduate degree programs and (if desired) any prior graduate work taken. Unofficial copies are fine, but if you accept a conditional offer, you will need to send your official transcript to the graduate school.
Please arrange for the above items to be sent in PDF format to math.grad.apps@maine.edu
