Example courses
What do graduates do?
- Actuary
- Data scientist
- Data analyst
- Statistician
- Investment analyst
- Software engineer
- Operational researcher
- Mathematics teacher
Which subjects matter?
The University of Oxford asks for A*A*A at A-level for mathematics; the A*s must be in maths and, if the school offers it, Further Mathematics. For the IB, a total of 39 and 7 in Higher Level maths are required (2027 entry).
Example: The University of Edinburgh, first-year courses
- Introduction to Mathematics at University
- Linear Algebra 1
- Introduction to Mathematical Analysis
- Fundamentals of Algebra and Calculus (optional)
- Introduction to Data Science (optional)
Length by country
United Kingdom
USA
Netherlands
GermanyExams required for this field
TMUA and STEP United Kingdom
The TMUA is required to apply to Cambridge Mathematics. STEP is not an entrance exam; it is asked for as a condition of the offer.
TMUA United Kingdom
Imperial's Mathematics department requires the TMUA.
Examples of schools where you can study this subject
20 schools in 10 countries. Programmes were checked on the schools’ own websites. These are only examples; every country has many more options. We choose the schools that fit your budget, documents and goals together.
United Kingdom
Cardiff UniversityMathematics (MMath) · CardiffKing's College LondonMathematics · LondonUniversity of EdinburghApplied Mathematics BSc (Hons) · EdinburghUniversity of GlasgowMathematics · GlasgowUniversity of ManchesterMathematics BSc · ManchesterUniversity of SheffieldMathematics · Sheffield
Canada
McGill UniversityMathematics · MontrealToronto Metropolitan UniversityMathematics and Its Applications · TorontoUniversity of Toronto ScarboroughMathematics · Toronto
Ireland
Dublin City UniversityFinancial Mathematics · DublinUniversity College DublinApplied & Computational Mathematics · DublinUniversity College DublinMathematics · DublinNetherlands
University of GroningenApplied mathematics · GroningenUniversity of GroningenMathematics · GroningenUniversity of TwenteApplied Mathematics · EnschedeUSA
Boston UniversityMathematics (includes Statistics) · BostonPenn State UniversityMathematics
Spain
IE UniversityBachelor in Applied Mathematics · Madrid and SegoviaGermany
Constructor UniversityMathematics, Modeling and Data Analytics · Bremen
Hungary
University of DebrecenMathematics · Debrecen
Japan
Waseda UniversityMathematical Sciences · Tokyo
Australia
University of SydneyMathematics · SydneyWhat to know, country by country
For each country where you can study this subject: an example tuition fee and the next step in the timeline. You can find the details in our country guides.
- 26 October to 21 December 2026
Booking period for the January 2027 session of the ESAT, TMUA and TARA exams (for universities other than Oxford and Cambridge).
- 7 November 2026
Recommended application date for the University of Toronto first review rounds (OUAC 105)
- 7 November 2026
SAT exam (next date 5 December 2026). Whether a school asks for a test varies by school
- October to November 2026
For Trinity, ask study@tcd.ie whether your high school is on the direct entry list.
- 1 December 2026
Early round deadline for University Colleges (AUC, LUC, UCU)
- 15 January 2027
Deadline for IE University bachelor's round 2 applications. Decisions by 19 February 2027 at the latest
- November 2026
For direct entry you need to score above 180 in YKS and be placed in a program. If not, plan the Studienkolleg route.
- 1 December 2026
International applications for 2027/28 open at the University of Szeged Faculty of Medicine.
- 21 October to 2 December 2026
Keio PEARL Period I application period. The application fee is 35,000 yen.
- November 2026
Clarifying the diploma route. The Turkish high school diploma is not on the Melbourne and Sydney lists. Looking at foundation, IB, or a US diploma with SAT/ACT
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a YKS requirement for recognition (denklik) of a mathematics degree earned abroad?
YÖK's YKS ranking requirement applies only to medicine, dentistry, pharmacy and law degrees. People who study other programs, such as mathematics, are exempt. For the degree you still need recognition and denklik from YÖK; the preliminary application is made through e-Devlet or the YÖK website.
Which exams do Oxford and Cambridge ask for in mathematics?
From 2026, Oxford uses the TMUA instead of the MAT; all applicants for mathematics and computer science take this exam. Cambridge asks for STEP for mathematics, and STEP appears in almost all conditional offers. STEP is taken in the June after the application; a student who applies in October 2026 takes it in June 2027.
Can you get a year of work experience while studying mathematics?
The University of Bath's BSc Mathematics with professional placement or study abroad takes 4 years. In year 3, the student either works full-time in a job or studies abroad for one or two terms. The program is accredited by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA) for the educational requirements of the Chartered Mathematician title. Further Mathematics at A-level is required.
Other fields of study in this category
Last checked: October 2026.
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