Schools Going to CS grad school for Algebra or Number theory problems in Discrete Math

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The discussion revolves around the challenges faced by a computer science undergraduate from Bangladesh who is interested in pursuing graduate studies in discrete mathematics, particularly in areas like algebra and number theory. The individual expresses concern about the lack of available courses in abstract algebra, number theory, topology, and analysis at their university, questioning whether they can still apply to CS graduate programs focusing on these mathematical areas. They inquire about the relevance of a GRE subject test in mathematics and whether it could strengthen their application despite their limited coursework. The conversation highlights the importance of foundational knowledge in mathematics for advanced studies and the potential for research in more theoretical aspects of computer science, even if the applicant's background is primarily computational.
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I am currently a CS undergrad. my university offers no courses in Abstract algebra or Number theory or Topology or Analysis. recently I have got interested in Number theory in Discrete math course. moreover I was and still am interested in algebra too. but the problem is, can I apply to CS grad schools where I can research on Discrete math? of course I'll be working on Algebra (may Category theory or Group theory) or Number theory (whichever I prefer then) related problems in Discrete math there, if I am given opportunity to. again, what if my research is more mathematical than computational? I must mention here that, there is no community college or any uni or college which offer non degree courses in Abstract algebra, Number theory, Topology, Analysis, which would have fulfill my requirement for grad school in math, in my country.
 
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will a GRE subject test in Math be useful? somebody please enlighten me...
 
I'm having trouble understanding what it is you are asking. For instance, I've never come across a university that only offered a discrete math course instead of an abstract algebra class. But then again, I have very limited knowledge of universities outside of the US. So which country are you from?
 
daveyinaz, I'm from Bangladesh. I actually wanted to ask that if it is possible for me to have PhD on Algorithmic Algebra or Computational Number theory without taking courses in Abstract algebra, Analysis and Topology
 
Hey, I am Andreas from Germany. I am currently 35 years old and I want to relearn math and physics. This is not one of these regular questions when it comes to this matter. So... I am very realistic about it. I know that there are severe contraints when it comes to selfstudy compared to a regular school and/or university (structure, peers, teachers, learning groups, tests, access to papers and so on) . I will never get a job in this field and I will never be taken serious by "real"...
Yesterday, 9/5/2025, when I was surfing, I found an article The Schwarzschild solution contains three problems, which can be easily solved - Journal of King Saud University - Science ABUNDANCE ESTIMATION IN AN ARID ENVIRONMENT https://jksus.org/the-schwarzschild-solution-contains-three-problems-which-can-be-easily-solved/ that has the derivation of a line element as a corrected version of the Schwarzschild solution to Einstein’s field equation. This article's date received is 2022-11-15...

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