该计划从统一的角度为数学，理论物理学及其应用的重叠领域的高级学生提供高级研究生培训，并促进该领域的研究。该计划的一般监督由跨学科数学物理研究生委员会控制。虽然没有提供硕士学位，但在学习过程中，学生可能有资格获得数学或物理学的硕士学位。学生通常在数学或物理研究生学习的第二年开始时进入该计划。包括论文在内，共计90学时。必修课程由咨询委员会根据学生先前的培训和主要兴趣领域确定。
The Mathematical Physics Ph.D. degree curriculum focuses on using techniques from mathematics to formulate and solve problems in physics as well as applying insights from physics to the solution of problems in mathematics. The program offers advanced training for students in the overlapping areas of mathematics, theoretical physics, and their applications from a unified point of view and promotes research in the field. Indiana University's Department of Mathematics has been expanding the frontiers of mathematical understanding on a wide range of topics for over 100 years. It is a nationally recognized and vibrant center for high-quality research and training with faculty who conduct world-class research.