Mathematics University of Bonn

The research-oriented Master's programme in Mathematics enables students to reach the forefront of knowledge in one of the following major fields of pure and applied mathematics:

• algebra, number theory and logic
• analysis and differential equations
• discrete mathematics
• geometry and topology
• numerical mathematics and scientific computing
• stochastics

The two-year programme offers basic and advanced lecture courses and seminars taught in English. Participants complete the programme with a Master's thesis. Students with a strong interest in applications of mathematics in other sciences are encouraged to study a secondary subject. Moreover, students have the possibility of honing their practical skills in an internal or external internship.
The Master's programme is offered by the Mathematical Institute, the Institute for Applied Mathematics, the Research Institute for Discrete Mathematics and the Institute for Numerical Simulation. Bonn is regarded as one of the best places in Europe for a mathematical education. In 2006, the Excellence Initiative awarded Bonn with a Cluster of Excellence in mathematics, which was named Hausdorff Centre for Mathematics in honour of Felix Hausdorff. It has been successfully renewed three times since then.

The two-year programme offers basic and advanced modules in a large number of areas within mathematics and is completed with a Master's thesis. All students can create a study plan according to their own interests. General and exemplary study plans can be found on our website.

The modules are divided into the following categories:

• lecture course modules
• graduate seminar modules
• practical training course modules
• Master's thesis and Master's thesis seminar

Lecture courses are often accompanied by problem sessions or tutorials.
In graduate seminars, the topic is taught in presentations given by the participating students who learn how to prepare and give a mathematical talk.

Practical training courses can be either practical teaching courses, external internships, or one of the various practical programming courses.
For the Master's thesis, the typical preparation time is 12 months. The preparation is accompanied by the Master's thesis seminar, where the students give talks about their progress.

Students interested in applications of mathematics in other sciences or industry are encouraged to take a secondary subject.

Internships are an optional part of the programme (practical training course).

Please find the application periods here:

https://www.mathematics.uni-bonn.de/studium/en/prospective-students/entry-into-the-master-study-program-mathematics

In order to be admitted to our Master's programme in Mathematics, you have to:

1. hold a Bachelor's degree in mathematics or an equivalent degree,
2. prove that you earned 120 ECTS credit points from mathematical modules, and
3. prove your knowledge of English (every certificate proving language level B2 or higher will be accepted).

Furthermore, non-European applicants may be invited for a qualifying test.

The University of Bonn is a public university, meaning that it does not charge tuition fees. However, all students must pay the semester fee of about 350 EUR per semester, which covers a Deutschlandsemesterticket (student transit pass for public transport) and statutory accident insurance, among other things.

Students in Bonn can expect to pay around 1,000 EUR a month, with rent accounting for the largest share of their living costs.

Students of the Master's programme in Mathematics can apply for various student assistant posts after their arrival in Bonn. Typical jobs include library help, programming or teaching assistantships. Please note that proficiency in German may be a requirement.

The University of Bonn has a central Career Service (www.uni-bonn.de/careerservice), which provides a range of advice and support about choosing a career and applying for jobs. International students can also join the iStart career programme (www.uni-bonn.de/istart), which teaches participants tangible knowledge and valuable skills that will enable them to write successful applications for jobs in Germany. The programme is geared toward giving students a successful career path both during and after their studies and thus making it easier for them to enter the job market.

Students at the University of Bonn can apply for a room in a dormitory owned by the Studierendenwerk Bonn (see www.studierendenwerk-bonn.de/en/accommodation for more details).

For further information on housing in Bonn, please visit our website at www.uni-bonn.de/living-in-bonn.