BSc Mathematics at Ilmenau University of Technology

Teaches mathematical foundations, mathematical modelling, programming and a non-mathematical application subject, with a focus on problem-solving thinking and early teamwork in small groups. Students choose the application subject from eight subjects ranging from biomedical engineering to economics. Application-oriented subjects from the third semester prepare for a profession or for a master's in mathematics, business mathematics or related subjects.

Faculty: Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences  |  Duration: 6 semesters (3 years), 180 credit points  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester (1 October)  |  Location: Ilmenau, Thüringen, Germany

What you will study

Mathematical foundations (analysis, algebra), discrete and applied mathematics (graph theory, numerics, optimisation, stochastics, modelling), scientific computing including programming, a mathematical elective area (advanced lectures and seminar), an application subject, key qualifications (for example languages and presentation techniques) and the bachelor thesis.

Career pathways

Fields include banks and insurance companies, market and opinion research institutes, engineering and planning offices, software development, management consulting, and research and development.

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