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Mathematics

Providing the foundation of progress, through the science that helps describe everything.

Algorithms, Actuarial Study and More

World-Class Math Leadership

At the heart of the sciences and technologies that drive our modern world is mathematics, a universal language that can lead to better understanding of everything. Our faculty are among the world’s most well known mathematicians, including multiple winners of the Abel Prize—math’s equivalent of the Nobel. (Both the first woman and first person of Latin American descent to win the Abel are from UT Austin.) Science and technology leaders trained here go on to tackle complex and nonlinear problems with mathematical and computational skills that lead to innovations.


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Experiences & Careers

Mathematics students at UT Austin conduct research with faculty and partner with graduate students to do higher-level math. Many study abroad, secure internships and participate in entrepreneurial endeavors. They go on to pursue careers in industry, education, finance, economics and more. Recent grads have titles such as:

  • Global technology analyst
  • Technical solutions engineer
  • Health and benefits actuarial consultant
  • Robotocist
  • Supply chain analyst
  • UX research analyst

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Math students at UT Austin take a crack at problems that have stumped generations of talented learners. They get to experience the thrill of true mastery. Supportive mentors accompany them along their way, amid explorations of how mathematics intersects with sciences and technology in applications for healthcare, telecommunications and much more.

Marrying rigorous calculus with the right start in college

When problems are thorny, call in the mathematicians

Algorithmically improving imaging