PhD Mathematics

The PhD Mathematics at the University of Lincoln aims to support and encourage students to produce relevant and groundbreaking papers in fundamental and applied mathematics and physics. To do this, the university provides specialist computational facilities, as well as research training and support from academic supervisors.

In addition to talks and seminars, getting a PhD in mathematics from the University of Lincoln remains a great choice. The university allows its students to work with top global institutions through its partnerships with institutions in Germany, Japan, Norway, the Netherlands, Singapore, Spain, and the USA. 

To award the doctorate degree, students are assessed based on how their research findings contribute to the existing knowledge. Their ability to present and defend their chosen research topic in an oral examination (viva voce) contributes to the final assessment.

The University of Lincoln is located in London and was founded in 1996. It is considered one of the top 150 young universities in the world, according to the Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2024. The university is well-known for working closely with big companies like Siemens Energy.

In the 2021 Research Excellence Framework, more than 75% of the research done at the University of Lincoln was rated as excellent or world-class. Additionally, students can enjoy modern and comfortable facilities on the main campus, which is located by Brayford Pool, a scenic waterfront area.

These are the standard entry requirements to study PhD Mathematics at the University of Lincoln:

As part of the application, individuals must produce a 500-word research proposal that summarises their chosen research topic. International applicants may require an ATAS (Academic Technology Approval Scheme) certificate.

Grade Requirements

• Applicants should hold a first- or upper second-class honours degree in a relevant subject.

English Proficiency

• Non-native English speakers may need to demonstrate proficiency in the language, typically through an IELTS score of at least 6.0. TOEFL or other equivalents are also allowed.

The tuition fee (2025/2026) to study PhD Mathematics at the University of Lincoln is £18,500.

There are several scholarship and bursary programmes offered by the University of Lincoln to eligible students. The Blackburn Bursary is one such programme that offers financial assistance to students under the age of 25 who are identified as care leavers.

With a PhD in Mathematics from the University of Lincoln, students graduate ready to work in the industry as:

• Data Scientist  
• Quantitative Analyst  
• University Professor  
• Cryptographer  
• Research Scientist (Mathematics or Applied Fields)  
• Machine Learning Engineer

To apply for this course, you’ll need to go through UCAS. To find out more about this process, speak to one of our trained counsellors.