Undergraduate Admissions

The University of Cambridge undergraduate mathematics course is widely regarded as one of the very best mathematics degrees of its kind. Lecture courses are taught by some of the world's top mathematicians, and you will receive both unparalleled learning support and outstanding pastoral care.

These pages provide information about the undergraduate mathematics course and how to apply; the key information is available in a more condensed form in the Guide to Admissions booklet.
Mathematics is also studied as an integral part of many other subjects; please see the University's undergraduate prospectus for details of those courses, or read more about the mathematics course that is part of the Natural Sciences Tripos.

Why study here?

One of the very best Mathematics courses in the world: three year BA with optional fourth year MMath
Tuition typically in groups of 1-2 students throughout the first three years of your undergraduate course
Cambridge is again ranked first for Mathematics in the University League Tables 2018

What do we look for?

Typical offer: A*A*A at A-level and conditions based on STEP, but there is a great deal of flexibility.
Check out the help available for Further Maths and for STEP.
See what qualities we look for in a candidate.

Come and find out for yourself

Faculty Open Days: Saturday 28 April and Saturday 5 May 2018
University Open Days: Thursday 5 July and Friday 6 July 2018

How to apply

Applications are through UCAS, as for other Universities. However, at Cambridge the process starts earlier to allow time for considering applications and interviewing candidates.

Deadline: the deadline of 15 October 2017 for entry in October 2018 has now passed. The additional deadline of 1 March 2018, for mature students only, has also now passed.

The next deadline is 15 October 2018, for entry in October 2019.

Guide to Admissions and other useful documents.