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Study Mathematics in France

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

  • 193 programmes
  • 47 institutions
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  1. PhD / Doctorate

    InfoMaths (Information and Mathematics) (PhD)

    University of Lyon 🇫🇷 Lyon CEDEX 07, France

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  3. Other programmes

    CAPES de Mathématiques

    L’Université de Savoie, Chambery Laboratoire de Mathematiques 🇫🇷 Le Bourget-du-Lac Cedex, France

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  5. PhD / Doctorate

    Mathématiques de la région Paris-Sud (PhD)

    Université de Paris 11 (Université Paris Sud) 🇫🇷 Orsay, Kremlin-Bicetre, Sceaux, Chatenay-Malabry, France

  6. PhD / Doctorate

    DOCTORAT Mathématiques

    University of Orleans 🇫🇷 Orléans Cedex 2 France, France

Study Mathematics in France – facts and figures

In France, 47 universities and colleges offer 193 Mathematics programmes: 57 Bachelor, 70 Master and 20 PhD programmes. Popular study locations are Paris, Brest, Chambery and Strasbourg Cedex. Institutions with the widest choice: Université Denis Diderot (Paris VII), Université de Brest (Universite de Bretagne Occidentale) and University of Savoja.

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 193 Mathematics programmes at 47 institutions in France. Popular cities include Paris, Brest and Chambery.

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 in France?

Among the institutions with the most programmes are Université Denis Diderot (Paris VII), Université de Brest (Universite de Bretagne Occidentale), University of Savoja, Université Louis Pasteur (Strasbourg I) and Université de Lyon 1 (Université Claude Bernard).

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.

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