Master's in Mathematics Leipzig University
- Duration
- 4 semesters
- Language of instruction
- English
- Tuition fees
- No tuition fees
- Next application deadline
- 1 March 2027 (summer semester)
- Language level required
- English: B2German: None
Programme overview
Quick facts
- Degree
- MSc
- Duration
- 4 semesters
- Full-time / part-time
- Full-time
- Intake
- Winter and summer semester
- Joint degree / double degree programme
- No
- Combined Master's degree / PhD programme
- No
Language of instruction
The programme is taught in English.
Programme description
The Master's programme in Mathematics is consecutive and taught in English. You will acquire important skills for research work in internationally oriented working groups or companies.
The course structure allows for individual choices and a wide range of specialisation options in the areas of algebra, analysis and partial differential equations, functional analysis, geometry, dynamic systems, numerics, and stochastics, thus covering a broad spectrum of core areas in pure and applied mathematics. It is also possible to integrate other fields of application (biology, chemistry, computer science, physics, economics) as well as internships at non-university research institutions or in industry.
Programme structure
The Master's programme comprises a workload of 120 credit points (CP).
The curriculum is divided into
- Basic modules (at least 20 CP)
- Advanced modules (at least 20 CP)
- Specialisation modules (at least 10 CP)
- Professionalisation modules (at least 10 CP)
The professionalisation modules provide guidance regarding future career opportunities.
Additional supplementary modules are also available, which offer further opportunities to tailor the programme to specific interests.
The degree programme is completed in the fourth semester with the Master's thesis (25 CP) and the accompanying Master's seminar (5 CP).
Mode of study
- Fully on-site
International elements in the curriculum
The curriculum of this study programme includes international elements that support global perspectives and cross-cultural learning:
- International guest lecturers
Students can complete internships at the local Max Planck Institute for Mathematics in the Sciences, where they will be exposed to international research groups. Some modules will also be offered by international scientists working at the Max Planck Institute for Mathematics in the Sciences.
Integrated internships
There are no compulsory internships. As part of some modules, students can complete an internship at a non-university research institution or with a company.
Application and admission
Application period(s)
Summer semester
| Applicants from | Applications begin | Application deadline | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non-EU countries
|
Not specified
|
31 December 2026
| |
EU countries
|
Not specified
|
1 March 2027
| |
Iceland
|
Not specified
|
1 March 2027
| |
Norway
|
Not specified
|
1 March 2027
| |
Liechtenstein
|
Not specified
|
1 March 2027
|
Winter semester
| Applicants from | Applications begin | Application deadline | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non-EU countries
|
Not specified
|
31 May 2027
| |
EU countries
|
Not specified
|
1 September 2026
| |
Iceland
|
Not specified
|
1 September 2026
| |
Norway
|
Not specified
|
1 September 2026
| |
Liechtenstein
|
Not specified
|
1 September 2026
|
Academic admissions requirements
- Generally, a first professionally qualifying university degree
- in the subject of mathematics or
- in a related subject, provided that courses from the subject of mathematics (at a comparable level to a specialised degree course) totalling at least 100 credit points (CP), as well as courses totalling at least 20 CP from areas in which mathematical methods are used to a significant extent, have been successfully completed
- Alternatively, proof that this degree can be obtained by the start of the Master's degree programme, provided that the course of study is organised correctly, may be accepted.
Language requirements
German language requirements
English language requirements
Accepted certificates include
| Certificates | Minimum result |
|---|---|
TOEFL Essentials
|
Total: 8 / 12
Reading: 8 / 12
Listening: 8 / 12
Writing: 8 / 12
Speaking: 8 / 12
|
Cambridge English Qualifications
|
Total: B2 First
|
TOEIC
|
Total: 785 / 990
Reading: 385 / 495
Listening: 400 / 495
Writing: 150 / 200
Speaking: 160 / 200
|
UNIcert® English
|
Total: UNIcert® II
|
IELTS Academic
|
Total: 5.5 / 9
|
TOEFL iBT (since 2026)
|
Total: 4 / 6
Reading: 4 / 6
Listening: 4 / 6
Writing: 4 / 6
Speaking: 4 / 6
|
How to apply?
uni-assist
You can apply via uni-assist, the application processing service for international students.
Click hereCosts and funding
Tuition fees per semester
No tuition fees
Semester contribution
279.90 EUR per semester
Contact
Institute of Mathematics
- Name
- Prof Dr Judith Brinkschulte
- Address
- 04109 Leipzig
- Phone
- +49 3419732186