MPhil in Mathematics

Apply using the Applicant Portal

The Apply Now button on the right will take you to the Applicant Portal. There, you can create and submit your application and supporting documents, and you can also request your references.

An application is only complete when:

1. you have submitted your application and supporting documents via the Applicant Portal
2. you have paid the application fee if applicable. For further information on application fees, and which courses require an application fee, see here.
3. your referees have provided their references.

If you miss the deadlines specified in this section, you will not be able to submit your application.

Places on this course are very limited.  Applicants will usually have funding in place via an external scheme such as that offered by the  Martingale Postgraduate Foundation.  Applicants considering this course are strongly recommended to also consider the taught Masters courses offered by the Faculty of Mathematics:

• MASt in Pure Mathematics
• MASt in Mathematical Statistics
• MASt in Applied Mathematics
• MASt in Theoretical Physics
• MPhil in Computational Biology

Any students who are not part of the Martingale scholarship programme must make informal contact with the Postgraduate Office in the Faculty of Mathematics (by clicking on the "Enquiries" button) and with potential supervisors prior to making an application. Applicants should clearly state in the relevant field of the application form the name(s) of those member(s) of academic staff with whom they wish to work, and provide a clear indication of the areas or topics in which they intend to undertake research.

Selection Process

Applications are typically reviewed between February and March. We aim to have all decisions made by the end of April. You will receive updates through the Applicant Portal at key stages of the process.

Please note: part-time study may not always be viable and will be considered on a case-by-case basis, so please discuss this option with your proposed supervisor before making an application for this mode of study.

Further information on How To Apply

Things You'll Need

In order to apply for this course you'll need to think about getting a few things ready before you apply.

• Two academic references  
• Transcript  
• CV/resume
• Evidence of competence in English  
  If required - you can check using our tool
• Reasons for applying (1500 characters)

Gates Cambridge Scholarships

If you wish to be considered for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship you will also need to provide the following:

• Gates Cambridge Reference  
• Research Proposal (PhD applicants only)

See Gates Cambridge for more information.