Entries are now OPEN for the 2026-2027 UKMT Competitions!
You can find more information about all our available competitions on our dedicated Competition pages.
Competition Calendar
Impact
650k young people take part
in our maths challenges each year
850k people visit our website each year for maths resources
500 volunteers deliver UKMT challenges and enrichment programmes
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News & Events
British Pupil Wins International Maths Olympiad, Becomes Most Decorated Participant of All Time
Alex Chui, a student representing the United Kingdom at the International Mathematical Olympiad, has become the most decorated Maths Olympiad participant of all time.
UKMT News: Summer 2026
Stay up to date with the latest news and developments from UKMT – covering everything from competitions and The Balkan Mathematical Olympiad (pictured) to volunteer opportunities and engaging maths puzzles.
Buy Book Bundles
Get all the essential study materials you need and save money at the same time. There are lots of Bundles to choose from to support you in the Junior, Intermediate and Senior Maths Challenges.
Volunteer with UKMT
Join our team to inspire young minds, promote problem-solving skills, and contribute to the exciting world of maths education. From mentoring to marking, your skills will make a difference.
Maths books
Browse UKMT’s range of maths books on Amazon to help you and your students prepare for maths challenges.
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The Senior Bundle
The Problems Bundle
The Pathways Bundle
Enrichment
Mentoring
UKMT mentors provide guidance and support to students and build confidence in their maths ability. They offer insights to make maths more relatable and engaging. Open to students in secondary school.
Summer School
UKMT National Maths Summer School invites students to a residential to share their love for numbers. It’s an opportunity to make new friends, learn new things and challenge ideas.
Team Maths Challenge
The Team Maths Challenge gives students the opportunity to tackle a variety of engaging mathematical activities while developing teamwork and communication skills. Regional Finals are held across the UK from February to April. Your team and accompanying teacher will spend a day out of school at the Regional Final, competing against other schools in your area.
Senior Team Maths Challenge
The Senior Team Maths Challenge is a competition giving students the opportunity to tackle a variety of engaging maths activities while developing teamwork and communication skills. Teams of four students from schools and colleges across the UK take part in dozens of Regional Finals and high-scoring teams are invited to compete in the National Final.
