BSc Technomathematics at TU Dortmund University

The Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Technomathematics is a 6-semester bachelor’s programme in the Department of Mathematics at TU Dortmund University, taught in German. Many technical processes are not initially implemented in practice, but rather simulated in computers. For example, in order to find out how long a component can withstand mechanical loads and when it will first start to crack, it is not necessary to perform destructive testing of the actual, often expensive components or machines.

Faculty: Department of Mathematics  |  Department: Mathematics  |  Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester and Summer semester  |  Location: Dortmund, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

Here, technomathematicians take part in intelligent product development, for example by creating and optimizing complex simulations. The Bachelor’s degree program leads to a first professional qualification; it also prepares the graduate to pursue a Master's degree in (Techno)Mathematics. The initial phase of the program imparts the fundamental mathematical content and methods in the areas of analysis and linear algebra and runs parallel to the mathematics program; in addition, the basics of computer science are covered. Beginning in the second year of study, introductory software courses are offered as block courses (1-2 weeks) during the lecture-free periods.

Career pathways

Technomathematicians are employed in industrial and research sectors where development work is carried out by means of computer-aided simulation, which replaces more costly experimental studies. This includes nearly all branches of production (mechanical engineering, the automobile industry, electrical engineering), logistics, and software development.

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