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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.

Upcoming Events

News & Announcements

April 19: Spring 2026 Algebra and Number Theory Day

The Spring 2026 Algebra and Number Theory Day will be held on Sunday, April 19, 2026 at Johns Hopkins University. The speakers will be Rui Chen, Rok Gregoric, and Christian Klevdal from JHU, and Foivos Chnaras, Myeong Jae Jeon, and Junyan Zhao from UMD.

January 31 & February 1: Johns Hopkins Junior Number Theory Days 2025/26

The Johns Hopkins Junior Number Theory Days are a two-day workshop in Number Theory, where the speakers are either PhD students who are graduating, or post-docs who recently graduated. It aims to bring together strong, promising young researchers in Number Theory and neighboring fields, and to give them an opportunity to showcase their work.

Takashi Ono, 1928–2026

Dr Takashi Ono, Professor Emeritus of Johns Hopkins University, passed away on January 11, 2026 at the age of 97. He was renowned for his foundational work in algebraic number theory and arithmetic geometry. Ono served as a tenured professor at the JHU Department of Mathematics from 1969 until his retirement in 2011.