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Top 10 universities for Mathematics 2024

Are you considering studying Mathematics? Check out the best unis in the UK for Mathematics courses

Top 10 universities for Mathematics 2024

Who comes out on top for Mathematics courses in the UK?  

The Universities of Cambridge and Oxford continue their long rivalry with Cambridge retaining the top spot for Mathematics and Oxford staying in second position in 2024.

Imperial College London zooms up two places to take third place. University of St Andrews, London School of Economics, Bath, and UCL all move up in the right direction this year with St Andrews leaping the furthest, up five places to number five.  

The University of Edinburgh is new to the top ten this year, moving an impressive seven places to reach number nine in this subject in 2024.

To find out more about the top ten unis for Mathematics, click the links below:   

  1. 1. University of Cambridge  
  2. 2. University of Oxford  
  3. 3. Imperial College London  
  4. 4. University of Warwick   
  5. 5. University of St Andrews
  6. 6. London School of Economics
  7. 7. University of Bath
  8. 8. UCL (University College London) University of Bristol  
  9. 9. University of Edinburgh
  10. 10. University of Bristol

View the full rankings for Mathematics 

Studying Mathematics  

A sound understanding of mathematics is valued in many industries looking to solve complex problems, making this a versatile subject to study. Mathematics can also be combined with other subjects as a joint honours degree, expanding your career options further. 

To find out more about studying Mathematics check out our subject guide  

Careers in Mathematics  

With so many career options available after graduating, you may choose to go into an industry that interests you most like science, technology, business, or medicine.  

Find out more about careers in Mathematics  

To discover the top unis for other subjects you may be interested in, visit our subject league tables 

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