- Location
- Kaiserslautern
- Degree
- Master of Science
- Area of study
- Mathematics
- Standard period of study
- 4 Semester
- Main instruction language
- German, English
- Time required
- full-time
- Modes of study
- Face-to-Face studies
- Admission semester
- Winter semester, Summer semester
- Credit points
- 120 ECTS
- Admission restriction
- no
- Aptitude test
- no
- Application period
- Dates
The two-year Master's programme in Mathematics is a scientific research-oriented programme that builds on the knowledge acquired in the Bachelor's programme in Mathematics at RPTU in Kaiserslautern (or an equivalent study programme).
In particular, it is assumed that two introductory lectures in the chosen field of specialisation have already been studied as part of the Bachelor's programme and that in the chosen non-mathematical subsidiary subject the knowledge imparted in the Bachelor's programme in Mathematics at RPTU is available.
On the one hand, the education programme emphasises a broad mathematical education in which students are introduced to a generous variety of modern mathematical methods and in which their ability to recognise connections and compare structures is promoted. On the other hand, the students are specifically introduced to current mathematical research in the chosen specialisation.
The programme is structured flexibly. It does not contain any compulsory subjects, but only prescribed scopes from certain subject catalogues. This enables you to enter application-oriented mathematical research according to your own abilities and inclinations.
In the chosen area of specialisation, 18 - 21 credit points (CP) in advanced lectures, reading courses amounting to 12 CP, at least one of the two seminars (3 CP each), as well as the Master's thesis (30 CP) have to be completed. In addition, the curriculum includes 18 - 21 CP for lectures in pure mathematics, applied mathematics and the non-mathematical application subject, each.
Prerequisite for the admission to the Master's programme is the successful completion of the Bachelor's examination in Mathematics at RPTU in Kaiserslautern or at least equivalent examination results that include a professionally qualifying university degree (e.g. Bachelor's or Diploma's degree).
In addition, further criteria will be used to check whether you are suitable for the programme in terms of subject and language, see
https://math.rptu.de/studium/studiengaenge/msc/mathematik
In order to enable students from other Bachelor's or Diploma degree programmes (in particular students with foreign degrees) to be academically at par with the Bachelor’s students from RPTU in Kaiserslautern, candidates might be provided with a conditional admission. This means that the candidates might have to attend additional courses (alongside their usual Master's lectures) and pass the corresponding examinations with a sufficient grade within the first academic year.
Choice of a minor (subsidiary subject) from the following list required:
Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics & Business Sciences, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical & Process Engineering, Physics
If you have any questions about the degree programme, please do not hesitate to contact the Graduate School Mathematics as a Key Technology:
Dr. Falk Triebsch, Building 48, Room 552
Phone: +49 (0)631/205-3927
E-Mail: gradschool@mathematik.uni-kl.de
https://math.rptu.de/en/studies/advice-and-information
The mathematics courses are usually held in English. Depending on the choice of the subsidiary subject (e.g. Computer Science, Economics & Business Sciences), the degree programme can be completed entirely in English. Applicants must demonstrate a good level of competence in the English language.
The courses offered are designed in such a way that a study period abroad can be integrated smoothly into the degree programme.
Semesters abroad are supported organisationally by the Graduate School Mathematics as a Key Technology:
https://math.rptu.de/en/organisation/graduate-school/
The broad education in mathematics with simultaneous specialisation in a particular area of mathematics, together with the additional knowledge acquired in the non-mathematical subsidiary subject and the key qualifications imparted during the degree programme, open up a wide range of job opportunities for graduates. The demand for mathematicians has become so great that they can choose between various job offers to start their careers. The reason is that more and more services are in demand: Management consultants, software houses, research departments of large companies, banks and insurance companies are sweeping the market of workers with the appropriate training.
The StudierendenServiceCenter offers a variety of consultation and information all around studying at the RPTU.