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Oh! Tripos Part III is much more than an MS in the States. The difficulty its kind of crazy. The program has a pretty big intake though, and it is similar to the TWO first years of a PhD in top tier american universities in maths. Furthermore, after getting a Distinction on it, you can read for a PhD in Cambridge in just three years. Its like the only way to be able to get into the PhD in Cambridge's Math Department, probably the best in the world, with Princeton and Harvard behind.

Well, I was wondering if there is someone who could share his opinion comparing these three masters. Im considering them all and Im not very sure about what to do. Cambridge is a world-class place for maths (top3?), and for sure its master is really hard and demanding. As well, there are too many courses offered and a wide range of areas are covered. NYU is another amazing place to learn maths but what I have read at the web about the master, looks... easy? basic linear algebra? diagonalization? I dont understand whats the role of this master. It is worth it? Its really expensive! Finally, Oxford. I would appreciate a word about its mathematical reputation, cause I have no idea. Anyway, the master looks really wonderful, and the intake is pretty small (12 - 14 students per year). Thanks in advance!