Group of students

Study

Mathematics at ANU

Studying mathematics at the ANU will equip you with the skills to work at the cutting edge of global solutions.

Watch the video

ANU is one of the top universities in Australia for the study of maths (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2020), and thanks to our small class sizes, you’ll have direct access to some of the best mathematicians in the world.

From computing and financial systems to black holes, cyclones and the formation of crystals, they will help you discover how our Universe is governed by equations and complex patterns, and why employer demand for maths graduates is booming.

Go to the page

We have an exceptionally strong research programs in both theoretical mathematics and contemporary applications.

Go to the page

Join our community of over 200 members, PhD students and associates, conducting internationally recognised mathematical sciences research.

Go to the page

We run a large number of courses that can be taken individually or packaged into streams, majors, minors or specialisations.

Go to the page

Find out the answers to the questions you might have when choosing your first year, first semester Mathematics courses.

Go to the page

The Bridging Course modules have been specifically designed to cover the prerequisite knowledge required to undertake First-Year maths courses.

Go to the page

We have a wide range of potential research topics. They range from short term PhB projects, to year long Honours and graduate projects and three year PhD projects.
Contact your supervisor for further discussion and ideas.

Go to the page

Studying maths at ANU is a lifetime experience. Find out why directly from our students.

Go to the page

Thinking about undergraduate study or higher degree research with us and would like to test the waters? Find the ANU pathway that suits your needs.

Go to the page

We offer a wide variety of scholarships and prizes to support and encourage students to study with us and perform well in their studies.

Go to the page

We have teamed up with the ITER Organization to offer an ITER-aligned research training scheme. This scheme attracts high calibre research students who engage in cross-disciplinary collaboration across the ANU in the field of fusion energy research.

Go to the page