PhD Mathematical Sciences at University of Southampton

Programme overview

Join our vibrant and supportive community of academics and postgraduates with expertise in operational research, statistics, pure and applied mathematics and theoretical physics. In the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021), 100% of our research impact and research environment was specifically rated as internationally excellent or of world-leading quality. We are ranked 17th in the Sunday Times Good University Guide 2021 and 12th for Mathematical sciences in the Russell Group. You'll be supported by supervisors who are international experts in their field, spanning pure and applied mathematics, statistics and operational research. They'll provide guidance and also direct you to further in-depth training.

Faculty: Engineering and Physical Sciences | Department: Mathematical sciences | Duration: 2 to 4 years full-time; 4 to 7 years part-time | Study mode: full-time/part-time | Location: Southampton, England, United Kingdom

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Application information

Entry requirements

For both the PhD and the iPhD you should have a 2:1 honours undergraduate degree or equivalent qualification. If you have completed a master’s degree, you should have achieved a merit or above including 60%, for the dissertation. You will also need a satisfactory performance at interview. If English is not your first language, you'll need an IELTS minimum level of 6.5 with a 6.0 in writing, reading, speaking and listening.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). UK fee, full-time (also applies to Horizon Europe associated-country applicants). Part-time: UK £2,619, international £10,050 a year. Source

International applicants: GBP 20,100 a year (2026/27). International fee, full-time. Source

Duration: 2 to 4 years full-time; 4 to 7 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-research/apply

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