Country-specific information
Some of our entry requirements are specific to particular countries, so please read our guidance about which qualifications you will need to study Mathematics at Manchester. The entry requirements listed below are for September 2024 entry and are subject to review each academic year.
This page relates to undergraduate entry requirements only. If you are looking for postgraduate country information, or your country is not listed, please contact the relevant admissions team.
Australia
Qualification
Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR)
Entrance requirements for all undergraduate degree programmes
ATAR of 97.35% with 84%+ (grade A) in Maths Method and Maths Specialist
Brunei
Qualification
Brunei - Cambridge A Level
Entrance requirements for all undergraduate degree programmes
A*AA including A* in Maths. If taking Further Maths this will be included in the offer
Canada
Qualification
Alberta High School Diploma
Entrance requirements for all undergraduate courses
Pass with an overall average of 85% including 85% in 5 Grade 12 Subjects numbered 30 or 31. This must include 88% in Grade 12 Mathematics 30 and 31. Advanced Functions & Calculus & Vectors to be included.
Qualification
Canadian British Columbia Senior Secondary Graduation Diploma
Entrance requirements for all undergraduate courses
Pass with an overall average of 85% including 85% in 6 Grade 12 subjects including 88% in Grade 12 Calculus and Pre-Calculus.
Qualification
Canadian Ontario Secondary School Diploma
NOTE: The entry requirements are currently under review for 2024 entry – any applications already submitted for 2024 are on hold until the review is complete. Applicants are advised that the following information is subject to change. We advise waiting until this review is complete before applying. We will update this page with further information shortly.
Entrance requirements for all undergraduate courses
Pass with an overall average of 85% including 85% in 6 Grade 12 subjects at 4U or 4M, including 88% in both Maths Advanced Functions, Calculus and Vectors and Maths Data Management.
Qualification
Canadian Nova Scotia High School Diploma
Entrance requirements for all undergraduate courses
Pass with an overall average of 85% including 85% in 5 Grade 12 Subjects including 88% both Pre-Calculus and Calculus
Qualification
Canadian Prince Edward Island High School Diploma
Entrance requirements for all undergraduate courses
Pass with an overall average of 85% including 85% in 5 Grade 12 Subjects including 88% in Grade 12 Calculus and Pre-Calculus.
Qualification
New Brunswick High School Diploma
Entrance requirements for all undergraduate courses
Pass with an overall average of 85% including 85% in 5 Grade 12 Subjects including 88% in Grade 12 Calculus and Pre-Calculus.
China
Qualification
High School Diploma (Huikao / Gaokao)
Entrance requirements for all undergraduate degree courses
Not suitable without A levels – may consider for Foundation Year
Cyprus
Qualification
Apolytirion
Entrance requirements for all undergraduate degree courses
Pass with a minimum of 19 points overall. Plus A* in A Level Maths and A in one other subject OR Pass with a minimum of 19 points overall. Plus a minimum of 19 in two Pan-Hellenic examinations to include Maths
France
Qualification
French Baccalaureat or Option Internationale du Baccalaureat
Entrance requirements for all undergraduate courses
Award of French Baccalaureate with an average of 16. Specialty Mathematics must be taken in both Premiere and Terminale with 16 achieved in the final year of study. Award of Option International du Baccalaureat with an average of 15. Specialty Mathematics must be taken in both Premiere and Terminale with 15 achieved in the final year of study.
Germany
Qualification
Abitur
Entrance requirements for all undergraduate courses
Obtain a score of 1.2 overall in the Abitur including scores of 14 in Maths and two further subject scores at 13
Hong Kong
Qualification
HKDSE
Entrance requirements for all undergraduate courses
5* Compulsory Maths, 5* in Algebra and Calculus OR Calculus and Statistics and 5, 5 in two further subjects. This excludes Liberal Studies and English. We may be able to accept a 4 in English Language in lieu of IELTS etc.
Hungary
Qualification
Hungarian Matura
Entrance requirements for all undergraduate courses
Award of Matura with grade 5 in five subjects, with a minimum of 82% in Maths and two other subjects at higher level.
India
Qualification
HSSC Grade 12 - CBSE or ISC (other exam boards may be acceptable, please check with the department)
Entrance requirements for all undergraduate courses
Obtain an overall average of at least 90% in the Indian Year XII examinations, with 85% in Mathematics. In addition obtain at least 80% in Core English.
Ireland
Qualification
Irish Leaving Certificate (New grading system)
Entrance requirements for all undergraduate courses
Obtain grades of H1 H1 H1 H1 H2 at Higher/Honours level in the Irish Leaving Certificate, with grades H1 H1 in Mathematics and Applied Mathematics
Italy
Qualification
Diploma Di Esame Di Stato (on the scientific pathway) at a Liceo Scientifico
Entrance requirements for all undergraduate courses
Pass the Diploma Di Esame Di Stato with an overall average of 95% with 100% in state written mathematics test
Lithuania
Qualification
Brandos Atestatas
Entrance requirements for all undergraduate courses
Award of Brandos Atestatas with an average of 9 including 90% in mathematics state examination and 85% in 2 further subjects.
Luxemburg
Qualification
Diplôme de Fin d'Etudes Secondaires (DFES)
Entrance requirements for all undergraduate courses
Obtain an overall average of 85% in the Diplome de Fin d'Etudes Secondaires with 90% in Maths.
Malaysia
Qualification
Malaysian A Level (STPM)
Entrance requirements for all undergraduate courses
A*AA including A* in Maths. If taking Further Maths this will be included in the offer
Qualification
Matrikulasi
Entrance requirements for all undergraduate courses
Overall GPA of 3.6/4.0 and Grades AAAA including A in Mathematics
Qualification
Insitut Teknologi MARA Diploma in Actuarial Science
Entrance requirements for all undergraduate courses
GPA with 3.5 with relevant modules in Mathematics at grade A
Mauritius
Qualification
Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate
Entrance requirements for all undergraduate courses
A*AA including A* in Maths. If taking Further Maths this will be included in the offer
Norway
Qualification
VVO - Vitnemal fra den Videregaende Skole (Upper Secondary Leaving Certificate)
Entrance requirements for all undergraduate courses
Obtain an overall average of 4.8 in the Vitnemal fra den Videregaende Skole including 5 in mathematics achieved in Advanced Course I (R1) and Advanced Course II (R2)
Poland
Qualification
Polish Matura / Swiadectwo Dojrzalosci
Entrance requirements for all undergraduate courses
Obtain an overall average of 80% in the Polish Matura to include 3 subjects at 85% at Extended level written exams, of which one must be Maths.
Portugal
Qualification
Diploma de Ensino Secundario
Entrance requirements for all undergraduate courses
Obtain a score of at least 18 in the Diploma de Ensino Secundario including 19/20 in mathematics in each of years 10,11 and 12 with 2 other academic subjects at 18.
Romania
Qualification
Diploma De Bacalaureat
Entrance requirements for all undergraduate courses
Obtain an overall score of 9 in the Diploma De Bacalaureat with 9.5 in Mathematics
South Africa
Qualification
NSC (National Senior Certificate or the IEB)
Entrance requirements for all undergraduate courses
77776 with 7 in Maths (but not Mathematical literacy)
Spain
Qualification
Título de Bachillerato (LOGSE)
Entrance requirements for all undergraduate courses
Obtain an average score of 9.5 in the Titulo de Bachillerato including 9 in Mathematics in the last 2 years
Turkey
Qualification
Lise Diplomasi
Entrance requirements for all undergraduate courses
Not suitable for the Department of Mathematics.
United States of America
Qualification
Advanced Placements
Entrance requirements for all undergraduate courses
High School Graduation Diploma (if taking) with an overall GPA of 3.0 /4.0 and Grades 555 in three Advanced Placement subjects, including Grade 5 in Calculus BC. We do not accept Calculus AB and Calculus BC together. Advanced Placement subjects need to be in three distinct and different subject areas.
