Mathematics (M.A.)

For International Students

  • On campus
  • Hybrid

A master's in mathematics is available with emphases on mathematics, secondary teaching and community college teaching. The mathematics emphasis is available with thesis and non-thesis options. A minimum of 36 semester hours, including 6 hours of MATH 6299, is required for the thesis option. A minimum of 32 semester hours is required for the non-thesis option. This includes the successful completion of a research paper (completed as 3 hours of MATH 6299) and passing a set of comprehensive examinations.

Areas of concentration currently available:

International Admissions

Admission Requirements:

  • International Application for Admission
  • All post-secondary official transcripts sent directly from your current and/or all prior academic institutions that you have attended to the Office of Admissions at the mailing address listed below.
    • Mailing Address:
      • University of Northern Iowa
      • International Graduate Admissions
      • 002 Gilchrist Hall
      • Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0018
  • Minimum undergraduate grade point average of a 3.0 on a 4.0 point scale
  • Official TOEFL score of (79), IELTS score of (6.5), or Duolingo score of (105) to be considered for full admission
  • Applicant statement addressing professional background, motivations for seeking degree and career goals

Application Deadlines:

  • Mathematics Emphasis:
    • Rolling admission
  • Mathematics for Elementary & Middle Grades K-8, Community College Teaching Emphasis, and Mathematics: Secondary Teaching Emphasis:
    • Next Cohort Starts Summer 2025

Program Duration:

  • Mathematics Emphasis: 2 years
  • Mathematics for Elementary & Middle Grades K-8: 2 years
  • Community College Teaching Emphasis: 2 years
  • Mathematics: Secondary Teaching Emphasis: 2 years

Graduate Funding Requirements:

Contacts and More Information:

(Note: Teaching Emphasis requires Iowa teaching license)