School of Mathematics
University of Edinburgh
The School of Mathematics offers an MSc in Operational Research (OR), as well as the following three themed variants: OR with Risk, OR with Finance and OR with Computational Optimization. The latter degree reflects the OR group's world class standing in this area. Financial support for students allows tuition fees of most EU students to be funded, as well as studentships for the better-qualified UK students.
General funding sources
For general sources of funding that may apply to this study opportunity, visit the page(s) below.
Study information
- Qualification:
- MSc
- Study duration:
- 12/24 months FT/PT
- Study mode:
- Full time and part time
- Start month:
- September
- Entry requirements:
- A good first degree (UK upper second or equivalent) in a numerate discipline, for example Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, Physical or Biological Sciences, Economics or Business.
- Language requirements:
- IELTS 6.5 TOEFL 580 (paper-based), 237 (computer-based) or 88 (internet-based) with particular requirements on specific sections. See http://www.scieng.ed.ac.uk/Postgraduate/apply.asp
- No. of students per year:
- 40-50
- Fees:
- UK/EU £4,600 Overseas £10,650
Funding information
- Funder:
- EPSRC/SAAS
- Value:
- Up to £14,000 for UK nationals and up to £4,500 for other EU nationals
- Number of awards per year:
- About 8-12
- Funding applies to:
- EU applicants (including UK)
- Funding notes:
- Conditions imposed by the funding bodies mean that we can only offer studentships to UK students and only offer tuition fee support to EU students. English and Welsh students are not usually eligible for support from SAAS.
- Funding duration:
- one year (or two years for part-time students)
