Department of Mathematics

Qualifying Exams

The Department of Mathematics provides the following examinations for study purposes. Please consult the Graduate Student Handbook for the most current passing requirements. As of January 2010, changes to the Qualifying Exam System have taken effect. Please see the current rules.

Please email Rebecca Lank (lankr@purdue.edu) for more information.

Qualifying Exams Archive

See the Qualifying Exams Writers List for more information on Exam authorship

Exams not listed here are not available through this system.

Core 4 Areas

  • Math 530 Complex Variables
  • Math 544 Real Analysis
  • Math 553 Abstract Algebra
  • Math 554 Linear Algebra

Area Exams

  • Math 519 Probability
  • Math 523 Partial Differential Equations
  • Math 562 Differential Geometry
  • Math 571 Topology
  • Math 585 Logic
  • CS/MA 514 Numerical Analysis
    Old examinations are not available at this site.