The Department of Mathematics is an international community of scholars, engaged in world-class research. We are committed to excellence in teaching with a special emphasis on small groups and a friendly atmosphere.
Visiting students - Department of Mathematics
Undergraduate academic entry requirements
You should have achieved, or be on track to achieve, the equivalent of a UK lower second-class honours degree (2:2).
For country-specific entry requirements and mark equivalencies, please visit the relevant Country-Specific Information webpage and review the postgraduate entry requirements section. All visiting students, whether undergraduate, postgraduate taught, or postgraduate research, should consult this section for details of grade equivalencies.
Additional requirements
You must have an appropriate mathematical background to study in the Department.
Postgraduate taught academic entry requirements
You should have achieved, or be on track to achieve, the equivalent of a UK lower second-class honours degree (2:2) in Mathematics or related subject.
For country-specific entry requirements and mark equivalencies, please visit the relevant Country-Specific Information webpage and review the postgraduate entry requirements section. All visiting students, whether undergraduate, postgraduate taught, or postgraduate research, should consult this section for details of grade equivalencies.
Additional requirements
You must have an appropriate mathematical background to study in the Department.
Postgraduate research academic entry requirements
You should have achieved, or be on track to achieve, the equivalent of a UK lower second-class honours degree (2:2).
For country-specific entry requirements and mark equivalencies, please visit the relevant Country-Specific Information webpage and review the postgraduate entry requirements section. All visiting students, whether undergraduate, postgraduate taught, or postgraduate research, should consult this section for details of grade equivalencies.
Additional requirements
You must have an appropriate mathematical background to study in the department.
Before you apply
Please see our Research webpage for further information on our current research topics.
Visiting postgraduate research student applicants should contact the relevant department before beginning your application to ensure that appropriate supervision for your project can be provided. You will be asked to submit a research plan and to provide the name of your preferred supervisor as part of your application.
Visiting postgraduate research students can apply at any time throughout the year. There are no deadlines, but please apply at least three months ahead of your planned arrival to allow for administrative processes. We encourage you to refer to the tuition fees for visiting postgraduate research students webpage before you apply.
English language requirements
Undergraduate English language requirements
All visiting students from non-majority English-speaking countries are required to demonstrate their English language ability, regardless of their length of study or visa type. We accept a range of global English tests such as IELTS and TOEFL iB. Please note English language requirements vary by academic department and level of study.
IELTS requirements for Mathematics: 6.0 with 5.5 in each component.
Postgraduate taught English language requirements
All visiting students from non-majority English-speaking countries are required to demonstrate their English language ability, regardless of their length of study or visa type. We accept a range of global English tests such as IELTS and TOEFL iB. Please note English language requirements vary by academic department and level of study.
IELTS requirements for Mathematics: 6.0 with 5.5 in each component.
Postgraduate research English language requirements
All visiting students from non-majority English-speaking countries are required to demonstrate their English language ability, regardless of their length of study or visa type. We accept a range of global English tests such as IELTS and TOEFL iB. Please note English language requirements vary by academic department and level of study.
You can find the requirements for Mathematics on our Postgraduate research English language requirements page.
Choosing your modules
Choosing undergraduate modules
You can view the department’s modules in the module catalogue. To help you get started, we have written a short guide on how to use the module catalogue
A first supervisory meeting will typically take place in Week 0, where module choices will be finalised and learning agreements (if applicable) can be signed, followed by module registration. If possible, you should share your desired module choices before your arrival in York, as it may speed up the administrative process.
Choosing postgraduate taught modules
You can view the department’s modules in the module catalogue. To help you get started, we have written a short guide on how to use the module catalogue.
Our courses will give you an idea of the modules we run:
- MSc in Mathematical Finance
- MSc in Financial Engineering
- MSc in Statistics and Computational Finance
- MSc Mathematical Sciences
A first supervisory meeting will typically take place in Week 0, where module choices will be finalised and learning agreements (if applicable) can be signed, followed by registration. If possible, you should share your desired module choices before your arrival in York, as it may speed up the administrative process.
Semester dates
Undergraduate and postgraduate taught visiting students can study in our department for the following periods:
- Semester 1: 21 September 2026 to 31 January 2027
- Semester 2: 1 February 2027 to 6 June 2027
Examination and assessment
Examination and assessment for undergraduate and postgraduate taught students
Assessment is mainly by examination during the Common Assessment Periods at the end of each semester. In exceptional circumstances, alternative assessment arrangements may be available for Semester 1; please contact the Department of Mathematics to discuss your options.
You can find full details of assessments for each module via the module catalogue.
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Contact us
Stefan Weigert
Departmental International Officer
Undergraduate visiting student contact
Postgraduate taught visiting student contact
Postgraduate research visiting student contact