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About the Department

Welcome to Mathematics

The Department of Mathematics at King’s College London has a long and distinguished scientific tradition in pure and applied mathematics and statistics.

Since its foundation in 1830, it has established a reputation as a world-leading centre for the research and education in mathematics.


Mathematics at King’s is a pioneering subject. Our students and academics explore new ways of looking at familiar issues and deliver new tools to solve complex problems. 

Our broad education portfolio, enhanced by innovative covers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate taught courses, on pure maths, finance and statistics amongst others. Postgraduate research students help advance our research across a range of cutting-edge areas of inquiry as part of one of our seven research groups.

We aim to foster a vibrant and innovative research environment, with many researchers working across interdisciplinary collaborations. Research is organised into seven active research groups with regular seminars and events.

A diverse and friendly community

The department attracts a diverse, international body of students and staff, providing a rich environment for research and study. We promote a friendly and inclusive culture, running work-related and social events to bring staff and students together.

We were awarded an Athena SWAN Bronze award in October 2020, and we are a registered supporter of London Mathematical Society’s Good Practice Scheme for advancing women’s careers in university mathematics departments.

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Collaborating to advance innovation

We foster a thriving ecosystem of enterprise and innovation, working together with a range of industrial, public sector, cultural, and academic partners both in the UK and internationally, to advance knowledge exchange and innovation in research, development and education.

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