Overview

The Algorithms, Combinatorics and Optimization Program curriculum at Georgia Institute of Technology provides required course work designed to ensure that students have a strong fundamental academic base that serves to facilitate and enhance their research options.

We have essentially eliminated the traditional walls that usually separate academic units: any program faculty member can supervise the research of any ACO student regardless of departmental affiliation.

Outcomes

ACO alumni have been very successful and have won prestigious awards from a variety of research and professional societies. Graduates of the Program can be found in myriad settings in both academe and industry; some have even chosen careers in finance.

Programme Structure

Areas of research include:

Structural and topological graph theory
Paths, cycles and flows in graphs
Probabilistic methods in combinatorics
Probability on graphs
Algebraic combinatorics
Computational algebra and geometry
Distributed computing
Algorithm complexity
Design and analysis of algorithms
Approximation algorithms
Algorithmic problems in coding theory
Fault-tolerant computing
Voting theory
Airline crew and fleet scheduling
Parallel computation
Interior point methods in mathematical optimization
Geometry of convex bodies
Machine learning theory

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 84 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Atlanta, United States

Disciplines

Mathematics Operations Research View 142 other PhDs in Mathematics in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

You must list and provide an unofficial transcript for every post-secondary institution you have attended regardless of whether you received a degree.
Test Scores
Resume/Curriculum Vitae
Provide contact information for up to three recommenders, depending on the program’s specific requirements. Recommendations should come from either an academic or professional reference.
Citizenship and Residency (lawful presence for domestic and international applicants)
Statement of Purpose

Application requirements vary based on home unit.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

6886 USD / year

≈ 6886 USD / year
Out-of-State

6696 USD / year

≈ 6696 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

3090 USD / year

≈ 3090 USD / year

Living costs

Atlanta

United States

1213 - 2208 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Atlanta

Funding

Scholarships Information

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