Undergraduate Admissions

The University of Cambridge undergraduate mathematics course is widely regarded as the best mathematics degree of its kind in the UK. Lecture courses are taught by some of the top mathematicians in the country, 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.

Why study here?

One of the very best Mathematics courses in the UK: 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 29 April and Saturday 6 May 2017
University Open Days: Thursday 6 July and Friday 7 July 2017

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 first round of application for 2017 entry has now passed.
There is an additional deadline of 1 March 2017 for mature students only for 2017 entry.

Guide to Admissions and other useful documents.