Program Overview

Master's Program in Mathematics

The Master's Program in Mathematics at the University of Mannheim is a research-oriented program that focuses on economically relevant topics in areas such as Artificial Intelligence, Mathematical Finance, and Insurance Mathematics.

Program Facts and Information

• Degree: Master of Science (M.Sc.)
• Standard period of study: 4 semesters (2 years)
• ECTS credits: approximately 120
• Language of instruction: German and English
• Language requirements: German
• Program start: Fall semester (September) and spring semester (February)
• School: School of Business Informatics and Mathematics
• Semester fee: EUR 194
• Tuition fees for international students from non-EU countries: EUR 1,500
• Tuition fees for a second degree: EUR 650

Program Overview

The Master's Program in Mathematics is one of the few master's programs in Germany for which you do not need a minor. In the two academic years, you can focus solely on mathematics. If it suits your interests, you can also attend mathematics lectures in related fields. Our students are mostly free in choosing the mathematics courses: There are no content requirements for about 75 percent of the total ECTS.

Mathematics at the University of Mannheim focuses on economically relevant topics in areas such as Artificial Intelligence, Mathematical Finance, and Insurance Mathematics, so that our master's degree graduates are ready for a successful business career.

Why Study Mathematics at the University of Mannheim?

• You want to focus on studying mathematics for two years, without a minor.
• The master's program in Mathematics at the University of Mannheim is one of just a few master's programs in Mathematics in Germany for which you do not need a minor.
• Our students are given a great deal of autonomy in designing their studies.
• The class size of the master's program in Mathematics is very small, and the program has a low student-teacher ratio.
• Our graduates have excellent career options, also thanks to our network consisting of various internationally renowned companies.

Career Opportunities

Our graduates of the master's program in Mathematics can choose from a variety of professions:

• All data-driven professions
• Banking, insurance, financial services
• Business consulting
• IT and software development

Required Interests and Skills

Students of the master's program in Mathematics should:

• Have the desire to deepen their mathematical knowledge and skills
• Be interested in research and current research questions in mathematics
• Be disciplined and persistent
• Be prepared to learn subject material and do homework on your own
• Be willing to work in a team

Program Structure

The master's program in Mathematics (M.Sc.) is a research-oriented program. In the first two semesters, you will deepen your knowledge in pure mathematics (e.g., functional analysis, partial differential equation, probability theory, complex analysis) and applied mathematics (e.g., non-linear optimization, reinforcement learning, numerics of ordinary/partial differential equations). The second academic year focuses on specializing in a particular field and on preparing for the master's thesis.

You can choose from the following areas of specialization:

• Numerical Analysis, Scientific Computing, and Mathematical Optimization
• Stochastics, Algebraic Statistics, Mathematical Finance, and Insurance Mathematics
• Algebra and Geometry

Admission Requirements and Selection

• Completion of a bachelor's program in Mathematics with Mathematics courses corresponding to at least 100 ECTS credits at a German higher education institution or abroad
• Proof of proficiency in German
• The final grade or – for students still completing their degree – the grade average of the bachelor's program
• Relevant professional activities (vocational training, professional practice, or internships) or academic experience (working on publications, as a student assistant, teaching experience)
• Semester abroad

Continuing Education

• Certificate programs: Strengthen your potential, deepen your knowledge, find solutions for challenges we will face tomorrow
• Language courses: Making language learning easier, with courses in more than 16 languages for students and non-university members, online and on campus
• Studium Generale: Are you interested in IT or communication trainings or theater, music, or drawing courses? Studium Generale has a vast range of courses available to all.

Doctorates

Students who successfully completed their master's degree qualify for a doctoral program at one of the chairs of Mathematics. The master's program in Mathematics (M.Sc.) is the perfect basis for pursuing a doctorate.