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20260412890The Department of Mathematics at King Abdulaziz University (KAU) offers a graduate program leading to a PhD degree in Mathematics. Applicants for the PhD program must hold a Master’s degree with a major study in Mathematics or an equivalent qualification. This program is designed to expand and consolidate existing mathematics knowledge, and to develop skills in undertaking research projects in mathematics. It is also pertinent for mathematics graduate students who have worked for a few years and need to improve their skills and knowledge. PhD candidates undertake in-depth courses and research in order to make a novel contribution to the body of knowledge in a selected field of study. This qualification can enhance or lead to, an academic profession and is also highly regarded by public and private employers. The thesis is undertaken under the direction of a supervisor who will typically be involved in examining the students and guide their writing in a specific area of mathematics with the requirement of obtaining original results. Thesis gives students the opportunity to develop broader skillset in the processes of organising, communicating and presenting their work and will prepare students well for further research.
Regional leadership and international scholarly distinction in doctoral education and research in mathematics, contributing to the advancement of mathematical knowledge and its applications in support of sustainable development.
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Providing advanced education in mathematics and fostering a stimulating research environment grounded in student-centered learning, critical thinking, and interdisciplinary collaboration to prepare independent researchers capable of conducting original research, upholding research ethics, and advancing mathematical knowledge and its applications to serve society, support sustainable development, and meet labor market needs.
The Ph.D. degree requires the satisfactory completion of a minimum of 41 and a maximum of 57 credit hours at the 700 level, including original research conducted under the supervision of a faculty member. The minimum 41 credit hours comprise 18 credit hours of compulsory courses, 4 credit hours of proposal courses, 6 credit hours of research courses, 3 credit hours of selected courses, and 10 credit hours allocated to the thesis.
| Course Code | Course | Credits | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| MATH 701 | Differential Equations | 3 | None |
| MATH 702 | Ordinary Differential Equations | 3 | MATH 701 |
| MATH 703 | Partial Differential Equations I | 3 | MATH 701 |
| MATH 704 | Partial Differential Equations II | 3 | MATH 703 |
| MATH 711 | Functional Analysis I | 3 | None |
| MATH 712 | Functional Analysis II | 3 | MATH 711 |
| MATH 713 | Real Analysis I | 3 | None |
| MATH 714 | Real Analysis II | 3 | MATH 713 |
| MATH 721 | Numerical Analysis I | 3 | None |
| MATH 722 | Numerical Analysis II | 3 | MATH 721 |
| MATH 731 | Applied Mathematics I | 3 | MATH 632 |
| MATH 732 | Applied Mathematics II | 3 | MATH 731 |
| MATH 741 | Abstract Algebra | 3 | None |
| MATH 742 | Group Theory | 3 | MATH 741 |
| MATH 743 | Ring Theory | 3 | MATH 742 |
| MATH 751 | Geometry I | 3 | None |
| MATH 752 | Geometry II | 3 | MATH 751 |
| MATH 771 | General Topology I | 3 | None |
| MATH 772 | General Topology II | 3 | MATH 771 |
Course Code: MATH 701
Course Code: MATH 702
Course Code: MATH 703
Course Code: MATH 704
Course Code: MATH 711
Course Code: MATH 712
Course Code: MATH 713
Course Code: MATH 714
Course Code: MATH 721
Course Code: MATH 722
Course Code: MATH 731
Course Code: MATH 732
Course Code: MATH 741
Course Code: MATH 742
Course Code: MATH 743
Course Code: MATH 751
Course Code: MATH 752
Course Code: MATH 771
Course Code: MATH 772
| Course Code | Course | Credits | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| MATH 715 | Complex Analysis | 3 | None |
| MATH 744 | Field Theory | 3 | MATH 743 |
| MATH 745 | Module Theory | 3 | MATH 743 |
| MATH 746 | Multilinear Algebra | 3 | None |
| MATH 753 | Algebraic Geometry | 3 | MATH 743 |
| MATH 773 | Algebraic Topology I | 3 | MATH 743 |
| MATH 774 | Algebraic Topology II | 3 | MATH 773 |
Course Code: MATH 715
Course Code: MATH 744
Course Code: MATH 745
Course Code: MATH 746
Course Code: MATH 753
Course Code: MATH 773
Course Code: MATH 774
