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.

Maxwell Institute

Research Partnerships

Mathematical Societies

Edinburgh Mathematical Society

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
Information on International Scholarships
Ph.D.
Information for prospective Ph.D. students, including admissions and courses
MSc OR Study
Studying for an Operational Research MSc
MSc in Financial Mathematics
Studying for a Financial Mathematics MSc

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