The Mathematics Department at the University of Jordan is a well-known center for education and research in Mathematics. Undergraduate and Graduate programs, with opportunities for specialization in all major areas of Mathematics leading to Bachelor, Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. In particular the excellent programs offered by the department are of special interest and are rewarding to many students in Mathematics.

The Department of Mathematics offers one undergraduate program (B.Sc.) and two graduate programs (M.Sc., Ph.D.). Below is a brief description of the departmental requirements for all these degrees. 

Students should complete 132 credits from university, college and department course requirements. Students should take 27 credits as university requirements, 21 credits as college requirements and 84 as major credits. Major courses are taken from several areas including: Analysis, Algebra, Topology, Applied Mathematics and Statistics.

 M.Sc. Program (Non-Thesis Track):

1. The completion of 33 graduate credits. These include 24 credits from compulsory courses and 9 credits from elective course requirements.

2. Passing with grade C+ or higher for any required course.

3. Passing a comprehensive exam (scoring at least 75 points out of 100)

M.Sc. Program (Thesis Track):

1. Completing of 24 graduate credits. These include 18 credits from compulsory courses and 6 credits from elective course requirements.

2. Passing with grade C+ or higher for any required course

3. Under the guidance and supervision of a member of the department faculty, each student should complete reasonably valuable research dissertation.

 Ph.D. Program

 Each year approximately 6 students complete their Mathematics Ph.D. degree. The time span to complete this degree is on the average 4-5 years. The Ph.D. requirements are as follows:

1.    Courses: Completion of 54 credits of graduate work. These credits must be entirely in various Mathematics areas.

  2.    Grades: Each student should keep a grade point average of 3.0 or better in Mathematics and cross listed courses.

 3.    Qualifying Exams:  Ph.D. student should pass basic and advanced qualifying exams in five areas of Mathematics. The areas are: Algebra, Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Topology and Statistics. The student can choose 3 areas for basic qualifying exam and two areas for advanced exam. These exams are generally given in the 5^th week of each semester after the beginning of classes. These exams are written and the time allowed for each is 3 hours. The "Guide to Topics for the Qualifying Examinations" on our website may be helpful. 

 4.    Research and Dissertation: Under the guidance and supervision of a member of the department faculty, each Ph.D. student must complete a reasonably original research.

 Please see the Faculty list for detailed information on mathematical research.