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The Power of Numbers

The Department of Mathematics provides the highest quality education in mathematics at all levels, including the most recent developments in mathematical research.

  • Degrees Offered BA, BA/MA, PhD
  • Major Mathematics
  • Minor Mathematics

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Renowned Faculty

Internationally recognized faculty provides instruction in the core areas of mathematics as well as in cutting-edge mathematical developments.

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Major in Mathematics

Math majors at Johns Hopkins finish with a degree that prepares them for PhD programs in mathematics, as well as a wide spectrum of career opportunities.

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PhD Program

The department's vibrant scientific environment prepares graduate students to go on to conduct research at major institutions.

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“Counted Out” Film Screening

Join the SPARK Pre-O program for a screening of Counted Out, a feature documentary that investigates the biggest crises of our time through the lens of math — from AI […]

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July 13–22: Category Theory 2026

International Category Theory Conference 2026 and a conference on “Discoveries and Vistas: Life, the Universe, and Higher Categories” are taking place at Johns Hopkins University on July 13–18 and 20–22, 2026, respectively. Both events are official satellite conferences of the International Congress of Mathematicians, held in Philadelphia on July 23–30, 2026.

June 22–26: Conference “Fundamental Geometries” in Bologna, Italy

The conference "Fundamental Geometries" brought together leading researchers and young mathematicians working at the interface of geometry, topology, algebra, and number theory. The meeting was organized as part of the growing collaboration between Johns Hopkins University and the University of Bologna and aims to foster new research interactions across these areas.

JHU and University of Bologna collaborative agreement

The Department of Mathematics at Johns Hopkins University is pleased to announce that the Krieger School of Arts and Sciences and the Alma Mater Studiorum of the University of Bologna have established a framework for long-term collaboration between the two institutions, in areas including research, teaching, academic exchange, and the organization of joint scientific initiatives.