Computational and Applied Mathematics

The Departments of Computer Science, Mathematics, and Statistics offer a B.S. in Computational and Applied Mathematics. This program is designed not only for students who intend to specialize in computational or applied mathematics, but also students who want to acquire a strong quantitative background to be applied in such varied areas as physics, biological sciences, engineering, operations research, economics, and finance. To complete the major, students will propose a coherent set of three courses that will constitute their specialization.  This self-designed specialization can be constructed, for instance, as preparation for a Ph.D. program in applied mathematics, scientific computing, machine learning, operations research, economics and finance, physical sciences, or biological sciences.

Elective Courses

Students will propose a coherent set of three courses to complete the major program. These will be chosen to complete a specialization. Possibilities include: preparation for PhD programs in applied mathematics, scientific computing, machine learning, operations research, economics and finance, physical sciences, or biological sciences. These are intended to be mathematical and computational courses that complement the program and at least at the mathematical level of the advanced classes in the required courses. The program must be approved by the undergraduate adviser, who will also serve as a resource for suggested mentors and programs in different areas.

• Application
• Personal Statement
• Application Fee or Automatic Fee Waiver
• Secondary School Report and Transcript
• Two Teacher Evaluations
• Standardized Test Scores. We understand that access to the SAT and ACT is not available in all countries. While we hope that you will make your best effort to take one of these tests if you can, we will give full consideration to the applications without an ACT or SAT score from students in these countries.
• Midyear Report (first-year applicants only)
• English Language Proficiency Test Scores (international applicants only). The University of Chicago only admits students who have demonstrated a superior level of English language competence: we strongly recommend a score of 100 or higher on the Internet-Based TOEFL or 600 or higher on the Paper-Based TOEFL. Minimum required scores on the IELTS (students must take the Academic test, not the General Training test) are an overall score of 7, with subscores of 7 each. The minimum acceptable score on the PTE is 70.
• College Official's Report and Transcript (transfer students only)
• Financial Aid Application
• Interview

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• ✔️ Flexible study schedule
• ✔️ Experienced teachers
• ✔️ Certificate upon completion

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Scholarships

First-year international applicants are eligible for both need-based and merit-based aid.