Study maths in USA - 171 institutions

Today, US schools, colleges and universities are the most popular among foreign students from all over the world. SMAPSE offers TOP-100 schools, colleges and universities in the USA where international students can get advanced mathematical edication. Mathematical education in US TOP-100 schools, colleges and universities is a great step towards successful international career. 

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In American summer camps international students receive high-quality preparation for entering universities. They study effective programs full of specialized subjects - 20-40 hours of weekly classes.

Advanced Maths Course at Mathematics Summer Camp on the basis of Yale University 

According to a program organized by the National Society of Talented and Gifted Teenagers, Yale University's School of Mathematics (Connecticut) operates. Students from 15-18 years stay in the residence with full board and prepare for admission to the mathematical faculties of universities, colleges, High Schools. 

• the course duration: 3 weeks in the summer - June-July, July-August
• classes are held in English
• level of difficulty - high: this camp is for teenagers who show brilliant results in mathematics and plan to enter the mathematical faculties of the best universities in the United States
• classes are conducted only by certified teachers, 65%  have a Master's or doctorate
• along with the study of mathematics, foreign students practice English and other languages, communicating with gifted peers from other countries - about 30% of Yale summer camp students come from the UK, India, Korea, Russia, Canada, Turkey
• the cost of studying is about 2473 USD.

Sequences & Patterns Summer Camp

The summer school offers mathematical education in the USA (Baltimore, Maryland) to schoolchildren and future students, preparing to enter the university in the mathematical direction. The curriculum was created under the auspices of the American Center for Talented Youth, which has been operating since 1979.

• teaching is conducted only by English-speaking teachers, therefore, a mandatory requirement when enrolling in a summer camp is his knowledge at the level of B1, B2, C1, C2.
• 6 weeks (usually from June 24 to August 3) students learn the program of the 1st course of the college for 30 academic hours per week
• studied subjects: mathematics, engineering, computer science, technology
• tuition - 1993USD.

To qualify for a Math education in the United States, foreign applicants must have an American high school diploma. You can enter this stage after the 8th, 9th, 10th grade from the age of 14-16 years. The best universities in the United States are included in QS World University Rankings: out of the TOP-10, there are 7 American universities, including:

1. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). The university specializes in scientific, technological research. Faculty of Mathematics - Management and Exact Sciences. The highest level of education (among the graduates of the university - 80 Nobel laureates), 100% guarantee of employment (the institution is a partner of international corporations in the field of digital technologies, a participant in state environmental programs). The introductory application is paid - 72USD, but there is the possibility of preferential education - about 70% of students receive university grants. The possibility of studying from another university (transfer).

2. Harvard University. Only the best applicants arrive: according to statistics, the percentage of admission is not higher than 6.9%. This educational institution provides employment assistance to graduate mathematicians, although without that a Harvard diploma opens almost all the doors of the most prestigious organizations - the initial salary of graduates is 75,000 USD / year. Tuition for foreign students is about 66000 USD / year, additional costs - 3500 USD / month. If the student cannot pay for his studies, he provides a certificate stating that the income of the parents does not exceed 65,000 USD, and then the institution can cover almost 100% of the cost of studying.

3. Stanford University. Department of Mathematics - Faculty of Mathematics - includes more than 30 specialized courses. Among the basic requirements for admission is a brilliant knowledge of the English language (only TOEFL results + successful passing of SAT exam are recognized).

4. University of California, Berkeley (UCB). Los Angeles State Research University. About two thousand students live on a university campus. Cost of living - 10000-15000 USD / year. Unlike many American universities, UCB considers not only TOEFL , but IELTS certificates upon admission.

5. Princeton University. The direction of the Faculty of Mathematics is applied mathematics, mathematical modeling. Big competition, no more than 6% of applicants. The management pays special attention to the employment of students: graduates get jobs in prestigious American and European corporations. Princeton University is part of the Ivy League and is famous for the lowest tuition fees.

6. University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). 1st place in the ranking of master's programs in the discipline "mathematical analysis". Prepares brilliant professionals - among graduates, YouTube CEO Susan Wojciki. Some of the programs in the field of "science and mathematics":

• Beckman research scholars
• Howard Hughes Undergraduate Research Program
• Schering-plough science scholars
• Undergraduate research scholars program
• NIH Minority Access to Research Careers (MARC).

7. New York University (NYU) . One of the oldest and international universities in America - foreign students make up 1/5 of the total amount. The possibility of distance education and international exchange programs, which implies an internship in London, Prague, Berlin, Shanghai. The possibility of obtaining two degrees in two specialties at the Master's and doctoral levels. 38 graduates are Nobel laureates who have received an award for technical inventions, such as:

• cardiac defibrillator
• laser
• wireless microphone
• contact lenses, etc.

For admission to mathematics faculties,US universities put forward the following requirements (at different universities requirements may differ, for example, by passing score according to TOEFL (IELTS) or the presence of additional tests / exams):

1. Application for admission (online application). In some universities, the application is paid - from 75 to 250 USD. To increase the chances of entering, it is advisable to apply as soon as possible - most universities have several application flows. For example, there are two of them in MIT :

• early filing - EA (Early Action)
• standard - RA (Regular Action).

2. Motivation letter. For example, when entering Harvard, you need to tell as much as possible about your achievements - victories in mathematical olympiads and scientific conferences, experience of reports, scientific publications, articles, books, attach supporting certificates and diplomas. The essence of motivational writing is to show your unique abilities and to prove that your knowledge will bring value to the university. A motivation letter can help you get a university grant.

3. 2-3 recommendations from the teachers of the selected university or from specialists whose names are known to the leadership of the university

4. passing test exams:

• SAT (ACT) - General Test
• Two SAT in subjects - physics, chemistry, biology, etc.
• For international students, the TOEFL is required.

Duration of studies at the undergraduate - 3-4 years.

Duration of programs for studying mathematics at the Master's program in the USA is 1-2 years. In the last academic year, students prepare Master's Thesis - a thesis, which all future graduate students are required to write. Upon graduation, masters receive the right to work in the USA for one year, which eliminates the need to wait for permission to obtain a work visa. Requirements for admission:

• Bachelor's degree
• GMAT / GRE exam
• IELTS 7.0+ or TOEFL 87+ certified.

Doctoral degree (PhD) in the study of mathematics in the United States can get masters - graduates of both American and foreign universities. Postgraduate study process:

• 2 years students attend lectures and seminars
• 1 year - participation in scientific research necessary for writing a dissertation + preparation of a dissertation
• for international students under the conditions of some universities, the duration of postgraduate studies increases by 2-3 years.

For admission, a Master's degree in mathematics is required, but in some cases a university can accept a student immediately after graduation - this depends on the level of the student, his participation in the research work of the university.

Some graduate programs offered by US universities are:

• Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematical Modeling - RIT (Rochester Institute of Technology)
• Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematical Sciences (Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics) - College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences.