The exam format for written doctoral qualifying exam has been provided below: 

1) The exam will be held in two sessions, each of which lasts two hours. 

2) The first session will consist of the topics below

• A: Linear Algebra (4 questions)

• B: Theory of Functions and Functional Analysis (3 questions)

• C: Differential Equations (3 questions)

In the first session, the students are required to choose and solve at least two questions from Group A, and at least one question in each of the Groups B and C, in a way to collect five questions in total.

3) The second session will consist of the topics below:          

• D: Algebra – Number Theory – Combinatorics (5 questions)

• E: Topology – Differential/Algebraic Geometry – Complex Analysis (5 questions)

• F: Partial Derivative Differential Equations – Numerical Analysis – Probability/Statistics (5 questions)

In the second session, the students are required to solve a total of 5 questions, with no more than 3 questions in either of the Groups D, E, and F.

Note: Please click on the topics above to view the subjects and resources covered for the exam.