Overview

The PhD in Mathematics at Heriot-Watt University Dubai offers candidates the opportunity to work alongside leading experts in both pure and applied mathematics, contributing to impactful research in academia and industry.

Career Prospects

Graduates of the PhD in Mathematics at Heriot-Watt University Dubai have excellent career prospects, including opportunities in:

Academic research and university teaching

Quantitative roles in finance and insurance

Data science and analytics

Government and policy advisory roles

Programme Structure

Research Areas:

Actuarial Mathematics

Computational Mathematics and Numerical Analysis

Financial Mathematics and Risk Modelling

Mathematical Modelling and Applied Mathematics

Operations Research and Optimisation

Partial Differential Equations and its Applications

Probability, Statistics, and Data Science

Industrial Mathematics: we also encourage collaborative projects with industry partners and government sectors involving real-world problem-solving and innovation.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 84 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-04 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-09-08 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00

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More details

The Dubai Campus operates a rolling year-round admissions process. They accept applications up until 3 weeks before the start of each intake.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Disciplines

Mathematics

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A First or Upper Second Class Honours degree and a relevant Master’s qualification in Mathematics or a closely related field.

A strong research proposal aligned with the expertise of the School.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

99500 AED / year

≈ 99500 AED / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

99500 AED / year

≈ 99500 AED / year

Additional Details

Part-Time Tuition Fees:

Local: AED 49,750 per year

International: AED 49,750 per year

Living costs

Dubai

United Arab Emirates

5300 - 9200 AED / month

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

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Career Prospects

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Dubai

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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