Lahore University of Management Sciences

Graduate Programmes

PhD Mathematics

	Overview Structure Admission Fees Financial Aid Calendar Faculty

Programme Overview

Mathematics plays a very important role in society today. This area is responsible for today's advancements in science and technology as well as progress in many other fields. Mathematics is not just about numbers and calculations but also provides a practical approach to problem solving and is the key to effective decision making. It also helps in building very important skills such as the ability to think logically, analyze complex situations and conduct research.

The PhD Mathematics programme at LUMS is structured to impart world class education in mathematics. All that is required on the part of the student is enthusiasm and genuine interest in the subject. High quality research and advanced courses are the strengths of this programme, which are supported by professional and dedicated faculty, excellent library facilities and funding opportunities. A doctoral degree in mathematics will widen your career options including opportunities existing in government, industry, research and education.

The University's policy is to admit students purely on merit regardless of their financial status or background. The PhD Mathematics programme offers a full tuition fee waiver to all students who are not funded from other sources. Other forms of financial assistance include a stipend of up to Rs 20,000 per month to outstanding and/or deserving students. Teaching assistantships may also be available to selected students.

Research Areas

• Applied Mathematics
• Functional Analysis & Operator Theory
• Cryptography
• Fixed Point Theory
• General Relativity
• Probability Theory & Stochastic Analysis
• Applied Graph Theory
• Fuzzy & Rough Set Theory
• Variational Inequalities
• Best Approximations
• Differential Equations
• Computational Mathematics
• Directed Percolation Theory
• Elasticity
• Lie Algebras
• Symmetry Groups of Differential Equations