Mathematics - Master's Programme

You will study courses in the above-mentioned areas of study totalling 66 ECTS credits, whereby you can choose one area as a specialisation. In addition, there is the minor subject and general career preparation courses (professionalisation area) with a total of 24 ECTS credits. Possible minor subjects include biology, chemistry, computer science, philosophy, physics, environmental sciences and economics. In the final Master's thesis (30 ECTS credits), you document your ability to study current research literature and to scientifically analyse and present mathematical problems.

Modules generally consist of one or two lectures and a corresponding practical session or tutorial. One can also consist of a seminar and an accompanying scientific work. Leading a tutorial or completing an internship off campus can be counted as a professionalisation module.

Working independently and connecting current research areas are important parts of this programme. Special working areas include insurance and financial mathematics and applied statistics, cryptography, coding theory and number theory, as well as analysis and mathematical modelling.

In order to study this course at the University of Oldenburg as a student from outside of Germany, you need an adequate knowledge of German.

German Language Proficiency
You can proof your German language proficiency with the following language certificates:
 

• DSH: Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang (Level 2)
• TestDaF: Test – Deutsch als Fremdsprache (with level 4 in all four areas)

The proof of language proficiency must be presented for the enrolment. For other proof possiblities see: Language requirements

Mathematicians are able to apply their expert training and skills to analysing and developing complex relationships, in a very wide variety of areas. For this reasons, they can thrive in a number of different careers, especially where independence and technical responsibility are very important. They can work in many career areas including insurance and banking, consulting, research and development, industry, scientific institutes, public service, software firms, and in data processing. Furthermore, this master's degree programme qualifies students to carry their educational careers to the doctoral level.

Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in Mathematics or from prior studies in a closely related field (specialist skills see admissions regulations).

This is an open admissions degree course, and applications are accepted for both the winter and summer semesters.
The application deadline for the winter semester is 30 September.
The application deadline for the summer semester is 31 March.

Overview application deadlines Master's programmes

Please note
For open-admission Master's degree programmes it is strongly recommended to submit their applications as early as possible before 1st September for the winter semester and before 1st March for the summer semester. If the supporting documents are submitted after these dates but before the standard application deadlines, this may have disadvantages for the start of your studies. Please note our information on the local application procedure (German document).

Website Mathematics
http://www.uni-oldenburg.de/mathematik/forschung/schwerpunkte/