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MSc Mathematik (Mathematics) at Paderborn University

Paderborn University, Germany

Programme overview

Master's programme giving a scientifically sound education in pure and applied mathematics, qualifying graduates for doctoral studies or work as mathematicians in industry.

Faculty: Computer science and mathematics  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years), 120 ECTS  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Summer and winter semesters  |  Location: Paderborn, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

First stage (semesters 1-3): foundations (Algebra, Computational Dynamics, Differential Equations, Discrete Mathematics, Functional Analysis, Geometry, Harmonic Analysis and Representation Theory, Numerics, Stochastics) with specialisation and a mathematical lab course.

Career pathways

Mathematicians work in all sectors where analytical thinking, abstraction and idea development matter.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mathematics or Technomathematics, or an equivalent or comparable mathematics degree. Admission-free: no numerus clausus, so all applicants meeting the enrolment requirements are admitted.

Intake: Summer and winter semesters

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years), 120 ECTS

Apply through the official page: https://www.uni-paderborn.de/zv/3-3/formalitaeten

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