Mathematics (Master of Science, 1-subject)

The Master's degree course in Mathematics (M.Sc.) is offered as a single-subject course. It is a consecutive Master's degree course following an undergraduate degree.

The course is aimed at prospective students with a relevant Bachelor's degree or an equivalent degree who wish to study application-oriented mathematics in depth.

The course initially focuses on in-depth study of the fundamental disciplines of mathematics such as analysis, numerics, stochastics and optimization. This compulsory range of courses is supplemented by individual mathematical specializations. In addition, students can take modules from other subjects as part of a free elective area and thus set their own specializations.

During their studies, graduates acquire significant in-depth specialist knowledge of the subject, methods and systems necessary for the transition to research or a career. Furthermore, students gain the ability to get an overview of the central contexts of the subject of mathematics, to apply basic scientific methods and findings and to recognize links to related fields of application. The degree program also teaches key, social and personal skills.

Possible professional fields for mathematicians include banking and insurance, as well as the logistics sector and research. The proximity to Luxembourg in particular, with its strong banking and service sector, offers Trier mathematics graduates numerous attractive international employers.

Programme Co-ordinator | Mathematics Programme

apl. Prof. Dr. Jürgen Müller
Tel.: +49 651 201-3490
E-Mail: jmueller@uni-trierde

Subject and Degree Specific information

• Homepage of the department of mathematics
• Departmental academic advisor
• Infos for prospective students
• Infos for first-year students

Study Documents

A single-subject master’s degree programme has a standard period of study of four semesters.

• Module overview | Mathematics (Master of Science, 1-subject)
• Curriculum (winter semester) | Mathematics (Master of Science, 1-subject)
• Curriculum (summer semester) | Mathematics (Master of Science, 1-subject)

The subject examination regulations (german) regulate the purpose, content and procedure of the examinations and are legally binding. If you have specific questions about the content of an individual examination, please connect your examiners, otherwise contact the departmental academic advisor. The University Examination Office  will answer any questions regarding the organisation of examinations.

The module descriptions [link follows] specify the modules laid out in the examination regulations and provide information on the content of the courses in the modules as well as the learning objectives and competences to be acquired.

Application and Admission

Admission to this master’s programme requires proof of an appropriate bachelor’s degree according to the subject examination regulations [D].

Whether a bachelor’s degree programme or parts of a bachelor’s degree programme qualify for admission to a particular master’s degree programme is determined by the subject examination board during the application process on the basis of the subject examination regulations.

The following certificates are also required for admission to this master’s degree programme according to the subject examination regulations:

• English language proficiency.

Further information on application, admission and enrolment is summarised on the application page.

Internship

An internship is not compulsory in this programme.

Nevertheless, it is recommended to make contact with employers through internships at an early stage and get to know the future working world. The university supports internships in Germany and abroad through Career Services by providing information and internships offers.

Stay abroad

A study/stay abroad is not compulsory but is recommended.

The university supports study and internship stays abroad through numerous exchange programmes. Further information:

• Semester abroad
• Internship abroad
• International Office