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Mathematics (Master of Science)

Program: Mathematics
Degree: Master of Science (M.Sc.)
Program length: 2 years / 4 semesters (120 ECTS points)
Start: winter and summer semester

The Mathematics master's program leads to an enrichment and specialization in mathematics and in a minor subject and particularly results in an intensification of independent scholarly work.

The program is primarily research-oriented. However, students can accentuate the applied approach through individualized selection of a major topic. The enriched course of study in a minor subject guarantees that the use of mathematical methods is also reflected in an interdisciplinary context.

Major topics

The in-depth lectures, seminars or internships are primarily in the fields of work represented by the department. These are:

  • Algebraic Lie Theory
  • Algebraic and Complex Geometry
  • Differential Geometry and Analysis
  • Discrete Mathematics
  • Numerical Mathematics and Optimization
  • Stochastics

For the choice of a minor subject is a large range of subjects to choose from. The most frequently chosen subjects are:

Business Administration, Biology, Geography, Computer Science, Physics, Political Economics.

Objectives

The professional fields for mathematicians are very diverse and predominantly interdisciplinary. There are excellent professional prospects as a result of continually developing fields of work in which well-founded mathematics skills are required. Very interesting extra-disciplinary tasks are also frequently performed with success, because abstract-logical capabilities for analyzing and solving a problem are also of great benefit in other areas and particularly support innovative processes.

Successful graduates of the Mathematics master's program are also found outside of universities and research institutions, in practically all areas of industry and the economy. Mathematicians are sought after particularly in software development, in banks and insurance companies and management consulting.

A particularly successful master's program also enables access to a doctorate – principally in mathematics.

  • Admission requirements

    Required university degree

    We require proof of completion of a relevant Bachelor's degree in the field of mathematics or proof of a comparable domestic or foreign university degree that qualifies students for a profession.

    Students with a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics and a degree for teaching at a secondary school (First State Examination or Master's degree) with Mathematics as a subject are eligible for admission.

    Students with a Bachelor's degree in another discipline are entitled to admission if they have acquired at least 90 credit points (CP) in mathematics modules as part of this or another degree programme.

    At least 42 credits should be allocated to modules that correspond to the targets and requirements of the following modules: Fundamentals of Mathematics, Linear Algebra I, Linear Algebra II, Analysis I as well as Analysis II. Furthermore, proficiency in algebra, stochastics, function theory, vector analysis, measurement and integration theory as well as numerics should have been acquired.

    The Examination Committee may link admission to the condition that additional coursework and/or examinations totalling a maximum of 30 CP be completed. In such cases, the degree programme may be prolonged accordingly.

    Course-specific knowledge and skills that must be proven

    The degree programme's modules and courses are usually taught in English. A German-language course is also possible if it is requested by all the students in the module or course. The coursework and the examinations can be taken in either German or English, depending on the student's choice. Optional and mandatory courses may include modules imported from Bachelor's degree programmes or other subject areas in the German language, which means the choice may be restricted in some cases.

    Therefore, either

    • a) English proficiency of at least level C1* of the "Common European Framework of Reference for Languages” or
    • b) English proficiency of at least level B1* of the "Common European Framework of Reference for Languages" and German proficiency of at least level "DSH-2"*

    must be proven.

    *The linked website provides further information on the evidence and certificates required to prove that the language level has been reached.

    Admission ModeDirect admission is granted with complete fulfillment of the admission requirements.

  • Who can answer questions?

    Technical questions about your application

    Uni-assist

    Content-related questions about the program

    Prof. Dr. Oliver Goertsches
    Hans-Meerwein-Str. 6, Lahnberge
    Room 08A06
    35032 Marburg
    Phone: +49 6421/28-25438
    Email: studienberatung@mathematik.uni-marburg.de

    Office hours: by arrangement

    Formal questions about your application

    In case of formal questions about the application, please contact Master's Coordination with your application number (if available) at .

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