About Mathematics, MA in University of Pennsylvania (UPENN)
The Masters of Arts program in mathematics is intended for students who wish to go into professional careers in mathematics, and who have a background corresponding to an undergraduate mathematics major.
Students in the masters program take at least eight graduate mathematical courses numbered 500 and above, including at least one each in algebra, analysis, and geometry-topology. The other courses can be in either pure or applied mathematics, and some can be taken in other departments. There is also a requirement to pass the Masters Preliminary Exam and to submit and defend a masters thesis.
The masters degree can also be earned by Penn Math Ph.D. students, on the way to their Ph.D. In addition, Penn Ph.D. students in allied fields of study can also apply to enter the masters program in mathematics, which can allow them to earn both degrees simultaneously.
Academic qualification equivalents
- Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree
English language requirements
- IELTS :6.5
- TOEFL IBT: 100
University of Pennsylvania Highlights
| College Type |
Private College |
| Campus Setting |
Urban |
| Annual Endowment |
14.9 billion USD |
| Student Retention Rate |
98% |
| Work-study Program |
Available |
| Mode of Program |
Full-time, part-time and online |
| English Language Proficiency Test |
IELTS or TOEFL |
| Financial Aid |
Available in different forms |
| Admission Helpdesk |
(215) 898-5000 |
University of Pennsylvania Cost of Attendance
The following is a breakdown of the anticipated cost of studying in the United States for international students at the University of Pennsylvania:
| Course Type |
Expenses for On-Campus Undergraduate (in USD) |
Expenses for Graduate ( in USD) |
| Tuition |
54,652 |
43,860 |
| Fees |
7,058 |
19,208 |
| Housing |
11,358 |
12,840 |
| Dining |
5,946 |
6,492 |
| Books and Supplies |
1,358 |
1,800 |
| Transportation |
922 |
1,308 |
| Personal Expenses |
2,004 |
2,676 |
| Total |
83,298 |
88,184 |
University of Pennsylvania Scholarships/ Financial Aid
Since 2004, UPenn has provided 2 billion dollars in undergraduate scholarships to more than 22,000 students.
The following is a list of the scholarships available to study at the University of Pennsylvania:
| Scholarship Program |
Eligibility |
Benefits |
| Dean’s Scholarship |
The applicant should be incoming masters student, the applicant should not be a working professional, the candidate should not pursue a doctoral program |
10,000 USD |
| The Foreign Fulbright Student Program |
All masters students receiving Fulbright Fellowship offers can apply for the program |
15,000 USD |
| International Student Financial Aid |
The student needs to apply for the scholarship while taking admission, international students cannot apply after admission |
100% need will be fulfilled through grants and work-study programs |
