Dr. Olga Holtz

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Biography

Olga Holtz is a professor in the Department of Mathematics at the University of California, Berkeley. Her research interests encompass numerical analysis, matrix theory, algebraic combinatorics, and computational complexity. She has contributed extensively to the field through her work on numerical analysis, particularly in the areas of matrix operator theory and approximation theory. Holtz's expertise also includes wavelets, splines, orthogonal polynomials, special functions, and analysis algorithms within computational complexity. Through her publications and collaborative projects, she has established a robust profile in these specialized fields of mathematics.

Research Interests

Numerical Analysis Matrix Theory Algebraic Combinatorics Computational Complexity

Requirements for University of California, Berkeley

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE Subject
Overall Score
Required:500
Overall
Required:500
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or recognized equivalent Preparation comparable to undergraduate major at Berkeley in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics 2 full years lower-division work (Calculus, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Multivariable Calculus) 8 one-semester upper-division courses (Real Analysis, Complex Analysis, Abstract Algebra, Linear Algebra)
Application Checklist
  • Graduate Application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • C.V./Resume
  • Course and Textbook List
Specialization Notes

The Mathematics Subject GRE is required for the Fall 2026 admissions cycle. General GRE is optional.