36 months
Duration
26290 GBP/year
9500 GBP/year
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About

The DPhil in Mathematics at the University of Oxford is an advanced research degree which provides the opportunity to investigate a project in depth and write a thesis which makes a significant contribution in the field. 

Overview

You will gain a wide range of research and other skills as well as in-depth knowledge and expertise in your chosen field, whilst studying in a beautiful, modern setting. 

Features 

  • During your Mathematics study at University of Oxford, you can share in the excitement of contributing to research in one or more of the many topics studied by Oxford mathematicians.

Programme Structure

Research

  • algebra (primarily group theory and representation theory)
  • number theory
  • algebraic geometry
  • differential geometry
  • topology
  • complex manifolds
  • global analysis
  • partial differential equations

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Delivered

On Campus

What students do after studying Mathematics

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Academic requirements

GPA admission requirements GPA
Upper Second Class

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  • Home contents and baggage
  • Accidents
  • Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

As a minimum, applicants should hold or be predicted to achieve the following UK qualifications or their equivalent:

  • A first-class undergraduate degree with honours in mathematics or a related discipline.
  • A previous master's degree is not required, though the requirement for a first-class undergraduate degree with honours can be alternatively demonstrated by strong performance in a master's degree.
  • For applicants with a degree from the USA, the minimum GPA sought is 3.7 out of 4.0.

Tuition Fee

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  • International

    26290 GBP/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 26290 GBP per year during 36 months.
  • National

    9500 GBP/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 9500 GBP per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Oxford

939 - 1530 GBP /month
Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Mathematics.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Oxford-James Martin Graduate Scholarship at Keble College
Merit-based

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University of Oxford
Oxford, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
18622 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
China Scholarship Council-University of Oxford Scholarships
Merit-based

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University of Oxford
Oxford, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Oxford-Emmy Graduate Scholarship
Merit-based

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University of Oxford
Oxford, United Kingdom
Independent provider
Grant
19000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Scholarships for PhD Students
Merit-based

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Junhua Li
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
15000 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based

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Amber Student
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
28 Feb 2025
Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship
Merit-based

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Boustany Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Mar 2025
Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme
Merit-based

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Aga Khan Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1652 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids
Merit-based Need-based

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UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
26 Feb 2025
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
90000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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The Ramsay Centre
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
Merit-based Need-based

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2025
Voice Talent Online Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Voice Talent Online
Location not available

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