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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
  • 152 countries
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    Mathematics OCR GCE A2-level

    Cornwall College 🇬🇧 Redruth, United Kingdom

  2. Undergraduate

    Mathematics, MSci (Hons) (Undergraduate)

    Queen Mary University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  4. Other programmes

    Mathematics/Science Program A.S.

    Brookdale Community College 🇺🇸 Lincroft, United States

  5. Master

    Mathematik (Masters)

    Free University Berlin 🇩🇪 Berlin, Germany

  6. Master

    Mathematik (Masters)

    Free University Berlin 🇩🇪 Berlin, Germany

  7. Master

    Mathematik (Masters)

    Free University Berlin 🇩🇪 Berlin, Germany

  8. Master

    Mathematik (Masters)

    Free University Berlin 🇩🇪 Berlin, Germany

  9. Other programmes

    Pure mathematics (Module)

    The Open University 🇬🇧 Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

  10. Minor

    Applied Mathematics (Minor)

    University of the Pacific 🇺🇸 Stockton, San Francisco, Sacramento, United States

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  12. Other programmes

    Essential mathematics 1 (Module)

    The Open University 🇬🇧 Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

  13. PhD / Doctorate

    Financial Mathematics PhD

    The University of Manchester, Manchester Doctoral College 🇬🇧 Manchester, United Kingdom

  14. Other programmes

    Further pure mathematics (Module)

    The Open University 🇬🇧 Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

  15. Other programmes

    Mathematical methods (Module)

    The Open University 🇬🇧 Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

  16. Other programmes

    Mathematical thinking in schools (Module)

    The Open University 🇬🇧 Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

  17. Other programmes

    Mathematics

    University of East London 🇬🇧 London United Kingdom, United Kingdom

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    Mathematics

    Indiana University East 🇺🇸 Richmond, United States

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.

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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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