study·mathematics
Part of the University Directory · 65,000+ universities & colleges

Study Mathematics

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
  • 152 countries
Advertisement

6,782 programmes

Sort: Popular A–Z

  1. Bachelor

    Mathematik (Bachelor)

    Free University Berlin 🇩🇪 Berlin, Germany

  2. Other programmes

    Mathematik, M. Sc.

    University of Jena 🇩🇪 Jena, Germany

  3. Other programmes

    Discovering mathematics (Module)

    The Open University 🇬🇧 Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

  4. Advertisement
  5. Other programmes

    Mathematics

    New York University 🇺🇸 New York, United States

  6. Other programmes

    Mathematics

    Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Israel 🇮🇱 Beer-Sheeva, Israel

  7. Other programmes

    Mathematics

    University of Wisconsin - Green Bay 🇺🇸 Green Bay, United States

  8. Other programmes

    Mathematics (4 Years) [MMath] (2014 entry)

    University of Manchester 🇬🇧 Manchester, United Kingdom

  9. Other programmes

    Mathematics (combined honours programme)

    University of Greenwich 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

  10. Bachelor

    Mathematics and Physics BSc (Hons) (Undergraduate)

    Northumbria University 🇬🇧 Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

  11. Advertisement
  12. Other programmes

    Mathematics, MAT

    University of South Carolina 🇺🇸 Columbia, United States

  13. Master

    Mathematics, MS

    George Mason University 🇺🇸 Fairfax, United States

  14. Other programmes

    MMath in Mathematics (Course 2013)

    University of Sussex 🇬🇧 Brighton, United Kingdom

  15. Bachelor

    Mathematics (Bachelor)

    Northern Arizona University 🇺🇸 Flagstaff, Arizona, United States

  16. Other programmes

    Mathematics (College of Science)

    Southern Illinois University Carbondale (ASA) 🇺🇸 Carbondale, United States

  17. Other programmes

    Mathematics (Joint Honours) (Full time)

    University of Derby 🇬🇧 Derby, United Kingdom

Study Mathematics – facts and figures

Mathematics is taught at 2,049 universities and colleges in 152 countries – including 1,746 Bachelor, 1,342 Master and 538 PhD programmes. Most programmes are offered in United States (2,529), 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.

Study Mathematics by country

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.

Advertisement