Mathematics: Foundations of Advanced Studies MA
Master of Arts in Mathematics
Is this program right for you?
The UW–Madison Foundations of Advanced Studies in Mathematics master’s program provides academic rigor in courses that cover the diverse mathematical spectrum, and helps build the skills you need to get into a competitive graduate program.
- Earn your Mathematics master’s degree in just one year to two years, depending on your level of undergraduate preparation
- Curriculum is designed to provide you with a strong foundation upon which to build your career and enhance your chance for admittance to a high-quality PhD-level program
- Our partnerships with numerous universities give you the opportunity to learn with a worldwide network of mathematics students and make connections that span the globe
Education that works for you
In less than two years, earn your MA in Mathematics with the UW–Madison Foundations of Advanced Studies program. Build the knowledge you need to compete for a position in a prestigious PhD or other graduate program.
Program type
Master’s degree
Degree awarded
Master of Arts in Mathematics
Commitment
2 years
Tuition
Resident: $670.47 per credit
Nonresident: $1,503.40 per credit
Format
Accelerated
Face-to-face
Credits
30 graduate credits
Admission terms
Program admits for fall and spring terms
Offered by
STEM opt eligible
Yes
International eligibility
Yes
Application deadlines
Fall 2025
- Deadline: February 15, 2025
Spring 2026
- Deadline: October 15, 2025
Fall 2026
- Deadline: February 15, 2026
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Register now →What you’ll learn
Deepen your mathematical knowledge with the Mathematics: Foundations of Advanced Studies MA. You’ll explore advanced topics like modern algebra, numerical analysis and topology to prepare for rigorous PhD-level coursework.
- Modern algebra
- Numerical analysis
- Linear programming methods
- Probability theory
- Computational mathematics
- Topology
- Differentiable manifolds
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