PhD Mathematics at University of Kent

Programme overview

Research degree in mathematics in the School of Mathematics, Statistics and Actuarial Science, covering analytic, geometric and algebraic ideas. Students are part of a research community with two weekly seminar series and take part in the London Taught Course Centre for PhD students in the mathematical sciences.

Department: School of Mathematics, Statistics and Actuarial Science | Duration: 3 to 4 years full-time, 5 to 6 years part-time | Intake: September, January, April | Study mode: full-time or part-time (Canterbury) | Location: Canterbury, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Independent research under expert supervision, with conference grants for presenting work and the Graduate School's Researcher Development Programme covering research, specialist and transferable skills.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A first or upper second class honours degree (2:1 or above) in a subject with a significant mathematical content, or equivalent. English language (international applicants): Good level (CEFR B2), for example IELTS 6.0 with at least 5.5 in each component or PTE Academic 63 with at least 59 in each sub-test; a UK degree or a degree from a majority English-speaking country is also accepted.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). Indicative full-time UK postgraduate research fee for 2026/27 given as a guide only; the 2027/28 rate had not yet been set. Source

International applicants: GBP 21,950 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee from the 2027/28 fee table Source

Intake: September, January, April

Duration: 3 to 4 years full-time, 5 to 6 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/apply

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