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PhD opportunities
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Why study with us?
Join a department with a long and established track record of world-leading mathematics research. We offer an exceptional learning environment in which to work on your PhD and grow as a researcher.
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Fees and funding
The University allocates around 150 entry awards each year in PhD studentships and bursaries, so there are many ways to access PhD funding.
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How we support you
You'll receive support from our Department as well as the Doctoral and Researcher College, which is the University of Reading's hub for all doctoral activity.
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Life in the Department
You'll join a large, inclusive community, and have opportunities to present your research in workshops and at conferences.
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Our staff
Our academics have a wide range of expertise across the breadth of pure and applied mathematics, which they bring to their doctoral supervision.
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Our research
98% of our research is world leading or internationally excellent and 100% of our research impact has been classed ‘outstanding’ or ‘very considerable’ (Research Excellence Framework 2021, combining 4* and 3* submissions – Mathematical Sciences).