Overview
The Master’s program in Mathematics builds upon the Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Physics or comparable degree programs. It is tailored to students who are interested in mathematics as an exact science.
On offer are numerous opportunities to specialize in areas such as algorithmic algebra, analysis, dynamical systems, geometry and visualization, mathematical modeling or mathematical physics. Further, students have the opportunity to choose courses from theoretical areas of computer science, physics, chemistry, economics or further disciplines. This high level of flexibility enables students to establish an individual competency profile.
Which further expertise and skills will I acquire?
As a graduate you possess a deeper understanding of the core areas of mathematics. Furthermore, you will have been able to acquire individual knowledge and skills in accordance with your choice of specialties and areas of concentration.
Your discipline-specific competencies are complemented by cross-disciplinary soft skills relating to such topics as rhetoric and presentation techniques.
Which professional opportunities can I take up with this qualification?
Professional opportunities in numerous sectors open up for graduates of the master's program in mathematics. Potential employers include institutions of higher education, research institutes, the research and development departments of large companies, public authorities and small and medium-sized businesses. In terms of content, mathematicians deal with fundamental research as well as the areas of software development, consulting, data security, communications and IT.
Structure
The master's program in mathematics offers a high degree of freedom when it comes to creating an individual study profile. You benefit from comprehensive coverage of the area of mathematics as well as being able to choose from courses in computer science, physics, chemistry, economics or certain other disciplines.
The program's flexible structure makes it easier to study abroad for one or two semesters at a TUM partner university.
The degree concludes with the master’s thesis in the fourth semester.
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Funding
Admissions
Selection takes place through an aptitude assessment procedure. Aptitude assessment is a two-part procedure after the submission of an official application to a program. In this procedure, the TUM school or department determines whether you meet the specific requirements for its master’s degree program.
In the initial stages, the grades you obtained during your bachelor's program, as well as your written documents, will be evaluated using a point system. Depending on the amount of points accumulated, applicants are either immediately admitted, rejected or invited to an admissions interview.