Our graduate programs of study in Pure and Applied Mathematics lead to the degrees M.A., M.S. and Ph.D. The Department of Mathematics at The George Washington University has a strong commitment to both teaching and research on a wide range of theoretical and applied topics. Our program combines attractive features of both large and small institutions. Although small, our Department is active and provides many of the amenities of a larger department. Our faculty is highly regarded in the international mathematical community and its expertise covers a wide range of research interests, providing a good choice of dissertation topics.
Students can train for future careers in academia, business, industry, or government.
Full-time students gain valuable teaching experience while in the program. We also welcome part-time students. The Department hosts weekly colloquia and research seminars on diverse mathematical topics, including a regular Graduate Student Seminar, organized by graduate students. There are also many colloquia and seminars at other universities in the area . The George Washington University Gelman Library collection includes over 200 mathematics-related journals.