This department was founded in 1958 and since 1966 it has consisted of the mathematics and the mathematical statistics sections. The master program was established in 1970 with the addition of the Ph.D. program in 1990. The primary goal of the department is to provide students with the opportunities to understand basic concepts of mathematics, to explore various areas and to broaden their views in mathematics and statistics. The department offers both need-based and merit-based scholarships.