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Mathematics degrees develop abstract and analytical thinking – algebra, analysis, geometry, statistics and applied mathematics – a foundation for research, data science, finance and engineering.

  • 6,782 programmes
  • 2,049 institutions
  • 153 countries
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  1. Master

    Mathematics, MS

    New York University 🇺🇸 New York, United States

  2. Other programmes

    Maîtrise en mathématiques

    Université de Sherbrooke (UdeS) 🇨🇦 Sherbrooke, Longueuil, Canada

  3. Bachelor

    Physics and Mathematics BSc (Joint Hons)

    University of Liverpool 🇬🇧 Liverpool, United Kingdom

  4. Postgraduate

    Physis and Mathematics (Postgraduate)

    East Cibirskaya State Academy of Education 🇷🇺 Irkutsk / г. Иркутск, Russia

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  6. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Science Honours in Mathematics

    University of Cape Town 🇿🇦 Rondebosch, South Africa

  7. Bachelor

    BSc Mathematics

    University of Exeter 🇬🇧 Devon, United Kingdom

  8. PhD / Doctorate

    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Mathematics

    University of Hawai`i 🇺🇸 Pearl City, United States

  9. Other programmes

    Mathematics

    North Dakota State University 🇺🇸 Fargo, United States

  10. Major

    Mathematics & Statistics (Major)

    Old Dominion University 🇺🇸 Norfolk, United States

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  12. Bachelor

    Mathematics (Bachelor)

    Chemnitz University of Technology 🇩🇪 Chemnitz, Germany

  13. Major

    Mathematics (Major)

    New Mexico State University 🇺🇸 Las Cruces, United States

  14. Major

    Mathematics (Major)

    Elon University 🇺🇸 North Carolina, United States

Study Mathematics – facts and figures

Mathematics is taught at 2,049 universities and colleges in 153 countries – including 1,746 Bachelor, 1,342 Master and 538 PhD programmes. Most programmes are offered in United States (2,530), United Kingdom (699) and Germany (366). Institutions with the widest choice: The California State University, State University of New York (SUNY) and University of California.

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Degrees in Mathematics

Bachelor

The first university degree, usually three to four years of full-time study. A Bachelor in Mathematics builds the foundations of the field and qualifies for professional work or a Master programme.

Master

A postgraduate degree of one to two years that deepens or specialises your knowledge of Mathematics, often with a research project or thesis – and the usual entry ticket to a doctorate.

PhD / Doctorate

The highest academic degree, earned through several years of independent research and a dissertation. Doctoral candidates often work as research or teaching staff at their university.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I study Mathematics programmes?

The directory lists 6,782 Mathematics programmes at 2,049 institutions worldwide. The largest choice is in United States, United Kingdom and Germany.

How long does it take to study Mathematics?

A Bachelor usually takes 3 to 4 years, a Master 1 to 2 years and a PhD 3 to 5 years of full-time study. Exact durations differ by country and institution.

Which universities offer the most Mathematics programmes worldwide?

Among the institutions with the most programmes are The California State University, State University of New York (SUNY), University of California, Palacky University and University of London.

How do I apply?

Open the programme page to go directly to the university. Admission requirements, deadlines and tuition fees are set by each institution, so always check them there.

The listings come from the University Directory, which collects programmes from universities and colleges worldwide. Always check details, deadlines and fees directly with the institution.

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