77 PhD Programs in Mathematics in the United Kingdom

Top universities for Mathematics in the United Kingdom

Ranked by how many mathematics programs each one runs in the United Kingdom — the count is next to the name.

• University of East Anglia, Norwich (26)
• University of Portsmouth (17)
• Loughborough University, England (8)
• University of Liverpool (3)
• University of Birmingham, England (3)
• University of Surrey (2)
• University of Bristol (2)
• University of Lincoln (2)
• The University of Manchester (1)
• Newcastle University (1)

January intake in the United Kingdom

5 of these programs list a dated January start that is still ahead. Dates come from each listing — confirm on the program page before planning around one.

• PhD in Mathematics — Aberystwyth University · starts Jan 2027
• Phd Mathematics — Brunel University London · starts Jan 2027
• PhD in Mathematics research degrees — University of Dundee · starts Jan 2027
• PhD in Mathematics MPhil, PhD — Newcastle University · starts Jan 2027
• PhD in Mathematics PhD — University of Surrey · starts Jan 2027

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PhD in Mathematics in the United Kingdom: common questions

How many mathematics programs are there in the United Kingdom?

77 mathematics phd programs at 22 universities in the United Kingdom are open to international students, as of 13 October 2026.

How much does a mathematics degree in the United Kingdom cost?

The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for phd programs in mathematics in the United Kingdom is 26,933 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 23,702 USD and 33,236 USD a year.

Can I study mathematics in the United Kingdom in English?

Yes — 100% of the mathematics programs in the United Kingdom in our catalog are taught in English (77 of 77).