Mathematics University of Regensburg
- Degree
- Master of Science
- Standard period of study (amount)
- 4 semesters
- Location
- Regensburg
Overview and admission
Study Type
graduate
Admission semester
Summer and Winter Semester
Area of study
Mathematics
Focus
Arithmetische Geometrie, Globale Analysis und Geometrie, Angewandte Analysis
Target group
The Master’s degree in Mathematics is a post-graduate degree programme designed for students with a completed undergraduate degree in Mathematics or a comparable academic degree. Students specialise in a field of their choice. The research focuses in Regensburg are Arithmetic Geometry, Global Analysis and Geometry and Applied Analysis. The Master’s degree at the University of Regensburg introduces you to current mathematical research and lays the foundation for a subsequent doctorate at international level.
Annotation
Mathematicians are not only particularly well-suited for professions in which concrete mathematical problems play a role, but also where structured, problem-oriented and creative thinking are required. They work in the following areas, for example:
banking and insurance, research and development, software production, IT services, electronics: telecommunications, medical technology, consumer electronics, management consulting, management.
Admission modus
Selection procedure / qualifying examination
Admission requirements
A successfully completed university degree or an equivalent academic degree with a standard period of study of at least six semesters in the subject of Mathematics or a related subject such as Physics with an average grade of at least "good" (2.50) and proof of in-depth knowledge in Mathematics amounting to at least 18 CP, which corresponds to the module Bachelor’s Degree Specialisation (Mat-BV) of the Bachelor’s degree programme in Mathematics (BSc) at the University of Regensburg.
If the final grade is not at least 2.50, if in-depth knowledge of mathematics cannot be demonstrated or if it is not clear from the submitted documents whether the applicant has successfully completed a university degree or an equivalent academic degree in the subject of Mathematics or a related subject, proof of course-specific aptitude must be provided through a successfully completed aptitude procedure.
Lecture period
- Winter semester 2026/2027: 12.10.2026 - 05.02.2027The lecture period is interrupted from 24.12.2026 to 6.01.2027 and on 01.11. 2026.
- Summer semester 2027: 12.04.2027 - 16.07.2027The lecture period is interrupted on 26 May 2026.
Languages of instruction
Main language
English
Further languages
German
