| تاريخ بدء البرنامج | آخر موعد للتسجيل |
| 2025-10-01 | - |
| 2025-02-01 | - |
| 2025-06-01 | - |
نظرة عامة على البرنامج
Key information
Award:
MPhil
PhD
Study mode:
Full time
Part time
Campus:
Strand Campus
Duration:
3-4 years full-time, 6-8 years part-time
Program Overview
Our internationally renowned department fosters an innovative and intimate research environment. We welcome PhD students from around the world working on a broad range of topics.
We have a wide range of research opportunities in the four groups that make up Pure Maths in the Department of Mathematics, namely the Analysis, Geometry, Number Theory and Probability groups.
King’s is a partner of the Martingale Foundation, which awards fully funded Scholarships for postgraduate degrees in mathematical sciences at research universities in the UK.
Tuition fees and research expenses are fully covered, and Scholars receive a tax-free living wage stipend. Martingale Scholars also receive access to leadership and career development through a multi-year programme of training and support.
Partner organisations
We have strong links with industry, government and other academic institutions.
How to apply
1. Search our Research Groups to find your supervisor
There are two ways to apply. You can search our list of funded or non-funded projects or, you can approach a supervisor and present a speculative research proposal.
We are especially interested in receiving applications from students planning their research projects in fields that will enhance the strength of the Department’s research groups.
- Explore our Research Groups to find relevant supervisors
- Explore our Funding and Project Opportunities
2. Application procedure
You should complete the application form and send all appropriate documentation as listed in the requirements. Ideally, you should indicate the research group and, if possible, names of potential supervisors. Your application is evaluated by the relevant research group or individual academic. Applicants may be interviewed, by telephone for those not based in the UK. We aim to notify you of the result within six-eight weeks of receipt of an application by the department.
The department accepts students for October, February and June entry, however applicants are strongly encouraged to start their degree at the beginning of the academic year in October, when the College offers a full induction programme.
Please note an ATAS certificate is required for successful applicants applying for this course whose nationality is not listed under the exempt nationalities. For further guidance on obtaining an ATAS certificate can be found on our International Student Advice pages.
Personal statement and supporting information
You will be asked to submit the following documents in order for your application to be considered:
- Personal statement: A personal statement is required. This can be entered directly into the online application form (maximum 4,000 characters) or uploaded as an attachment to the online application form (maximum 2 pages).
- Research Proposal: The proposal should explain in some detail precisely the field of study that you want to contribute to and current research gaps, what you want to do and how you propose to do it.
- Previous Academic Study: A copy (or copies) of your official academic transcript(s), showing the subjects studied and marks obtained. If you have already completed your degree, copies of your official degree certificate will also be required. Applicants with academic documents issued in a language other than English, will need to submit both the original and official translation of their documents.
- References: Two references are required with at least one academic. Professional references will be accepted if you have completed your qualifications over five years ago.
- Other: You may also wish to include a CV (Resume) or evidence of professional registration as part of your application.
Application closing date
We encourage you to apply as early as possible so that there is sufficient time for your application to be assessed. We may need to request further information from you during the application process. In addition, if you receive an offer, this programme requires all non-EU/EEA/Swiss nationals (with some exceptions) to have an ATAS certificate before they can enroll at King’s, and this can take some time. We therefore advise applying as soon as possible to avoid any delay in obtaining this certificate.
Some projects and funding opportunities may have earlier deadlines than the listed college deadlines listed below, so please check carefully.
The final application deadlines are detailed below; on these dates, the programme will close at 23:59 (UK time) and we will open for the corresponding intake in 2026 soon after the same intake has passed in 2025.
- February 2025 entry – 20 October 2024 for Overseas fee status and 20 November 2024 for Home fee status
- June 2025 entry – 20 March 2025 for Overseas fee status and 11 April 2025 for Home fee status
- October 2025 entry – 25 July 2025 for Overseas fee status and 25 August 2025 for Home fee status
- February 2026 entry – 20 October 2025 for Overseas fee status and 20 November 2025 for Home fee status
- June 2025 entry – 20 March 2026 for Overseas fee status and 11 April 2026 for Home fee status
Fees or Funding
UK Tuition 2024/25
- Full time tuition fees: £6,936 per year (MPhil/PhD, Mathematics Research)
- Part Time Tuition fees: £3,468 per year (MPhil/PhD, Mathematics Research)
International Tuition Fees 2024/25
- Full time tuition fees: £26,070 per year (MPhil/PhD, Mathematics Research)
- Part Time Tuition fees: £13,035 per year (MPhil/PhD, Mathematics Research)
UK Tuition 2025/26
- Full time tuition fees: £7,500 per year (MPhil/PhD, Mathematics Research)
- Part Time Tuition fees: £3,750 per year (MPhil/PhD, Mathematics Research)
International Tuition Fees 2025/26
- Full time tuition fees: £28,000 per year (MPhil/PhD, Mathematics Research)
- Part Time Tuition fees: £14,000 per year (MPhil/PhD, Mathematics Research)
Study environment
Base campus
- Strand Campus: Located on the north bank of the River Thames, the Strand Campus houses King's College London's arts and sciences faculties.
Entry requirements
UK requirements
- Financial Maths: Bachelor's degree with 1st class or 2:1 honours. Those applying for the joint degree are encouraged to contact an academic at King's to develop research links with the partner institution. Candidates may also be interviewed.
- Disordered Systems: Bachelor's degree with 1st class or 2:1 honours. Those applying for the joint degree are encouraged to contact an academic at King's to develop research links with the partner institution.
- Theoretical Physics: Bachelor's degree with 1st class or 2:1 honours. A good MMath, MSci or master's degree with high grades in modules that relate to the chosen research area will strengthen the application. Candidates may also be interviewed at the Department's open day or afterwards.
- Pure Maths: MMath, MSci or Master's degree with Merit and high grades in modules relating to the research area. Candidates may also be interviewed.
Equivalent International qualifications
Select a country to view equivalent international qualifications.
English language requirements
English language band: D
To study at King's, it is essential that you can communicate in English effectively in an academic environment. You are usually required to provide certification of your competence in English before starting your studies.
Nationals of majority English speaking countries (as defined by the UKVI) who have permanently resided in this country are not usually required to complete an additional English language test. This is also the case for applicants who have successfully completed an undergraduate degree (of at least three years duration), a postgraduate taught degree (of at least one year), or a PhD in a majority English speaking country (as defined by the UKVI) within five years of the course start date.
Research groups
Analysis
The Analysis Group's research interests focus mainly on PDEs, operator theory and spectral theory.
Geometry
The Geometry Group focuses on topics within the following areas: algebraic geometry, cohomology theories, differential geometry, geometric analysis, homogeneous space, Lie groups, mirror symmetry, and symplectic geometry.
Number Theory
King's has a strong tradition of research in number theory that continues to this day.
Probability
The Probability group in the Department of Mathematics at King's College London.
