MPhil/PhD in Mathematics

Our research degree programme aims to train mathematicians to conduct research of high academic merit and to make a substantial original contribution to the subject.

Questions about any information on these pages should be addressed to the graduate tutors Prof. Ed Segal (Pure Maths, email: e.segal@ucl.ac.uk) or Prof. Robb McDonald (Applied Maths, email: n.r.mcdonald@ucl.ac.uk).

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Admissions

How to apply, general information about making an application and entrance requirements.

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Available Funding

Find out about our the main recurring sources of funding.

PhD Timeline

Learn about the PhD students' timetable during their period of study in our department.

Attendance and Taking Leave

Term dates and holiday entitlements.

PhD Teaching Assistantships and Studentships

We are currently still accepting applications for PhD teaching assistantships and studentships starting in September 2024.

UCL Doctoral School Welcome to Research Students

Click here to find the Doctoral School Welcome Page for research students

UCL Mathematics is of the partner institutions of the Martingale foundation which funds and supports a new generation of STEM postgraduates. The Martingale Foundation has been created to ensure that family income should not be a barrier to the pursuit of excellence.
Click here for further information about the Martingale Foundation

UCL Research Opportunity Scholarship

UCL's Research Opportunity Scholarship supports BAME postgraduate research degree students. If you're interested in an ROS you must first apply to the Mathematics department, mentioning the ROS on your application.

Pleaes click here for more information on the UCL-ROS.