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The School of Mathematics

Welcome to the School of Mathematics at the University of Edinburgh. The School embraces both Pure and Applied Mathematics as well as Statistics and Operational Research.

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Research Groups

Maxwell Institute

A Joint Research Institute in the Edinburgh Research Partnership collaboration between Heriot-Watt and Edinburgh.

Research Partnerships

Mathematical Societies

Studying at the School

The School has an outstanding reputation in undergraduate and postgraduate education.

We offer degrees in Mathematics (both Pure and Applied), Statistics and Operational Research as well as degrees joint with Artificial Intelligence, Business Studies, Computer Science, Economics, Linguistics, Music, Philosophy and Physics.

  • Undergraduate Study
    Information for prospective undergraduate students interested in Mathematics at Edinburgh (including International Scholarships).
  • MSc programmes
    Information about our range of MSc programmes, including Operational Research, Statistics, Financial Mathematics, and Pure and Applied Mathematics.
  • Ph.D.
    Information for prospective Ph.D. students, including admissions and courses.

Coming Events

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Events diary and Seminar diary

The School of Mathematics, Telephone: +44 (0)131 650 5060, Fax: +44 (0)131 650 6553 Email: queries@maths.ed.ac.uk