Mathematics is a broad discipline that contains a range of areas of specialization within it. The required core courses provide fundamental background for mathematics in general. The concentrations allow the student to broaden this background or begin to specialize. Students must complete the core courses and a concentration.
Students in the Mathematics major can choose one of the following to complete the major:
Mathematics major, Applied Mathematics concentration
Mathematics major, Graduate Preparation concentration
Mathematics major, Mathematics Teaching concentration
Mathematics major, Operations Research concentration
September 2025
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
2090 Lincoln Hall,
702 South Wright Street,
URBANA,
Illinois,
61801, United States
Students should complete their high school courses and grades
GPA: 3.50-3.93
TOEFL scores are TOEFL: 103-111
Along with the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the International English Testing System (IELTS) can also be used to show English proficiency. The typical scores for admission are a total of 7.5 to 8, with a score of at least 6 on all 4 modules.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.