City of Maths is supported by TV personality and mathematician Johnny Ball who called the initiative a “wonderful chance for everyone to see how creative, fun and fascinating maths can be”.
“Maths is the language of the universe, it is everywhere you look, from the rhythm of music to the flight of a rugby ball,” he said.
“Once you see the magic of maths, you will never see the world the same way again.”
In celebration of the accolade, the city is to play host to a month-long puzzle hunt.
Puzzles will appear on 20 digital screens as well as billboards on key routes into the city.
Buses covering the 61 route travelling to and from the centre will also feature puzzles on their sides.
Ella Wild, project manager for City of Maths, said: “These puzzles capture what City of Maths is all about – having a go, getting curious, and discovering that maths can be fun.
“Maths isn’t just for ‘maths people’ – it’s for curious people.”