Master of Science in Mathematics Technical University of Darmstadt

MSc Mathematics – Master's Programme (TU Darmstadt)

The English-taught Master's programme in Mathematics has a standard period of study of four semesters (two years). When applying, one of four fields of study must be chosen:

1. Mathematics

Two advanced courses with one specialisation each must be chosen from the following seven research fields:

• Algebra
• Analysis
• Logic
• Numerical Analysis
• Optimisation
• Stochastics

In the elective part, either a minor from the TU Darmstadt course catalogue or further mathematical Master's-level courses are selected.

2. Business Mathematics

One of the following mathematical specialisations is chosen:

• Optimisation
• Stochastics

The second specialisation comes from Economics. The mandatory minor is Computer Science. In the elective part, mathematical courses outside the chosen specialisation are selected.

3. Data Science

Two data-focused mathematical specialisations are chosen from:

• Analysis
• Numerical Analysis
• Optimisation
• Stochastics

The mandatory minor is Advanced Computer Science; extensive prior knowledge is required.

4. Interdisciplinary Mathematics 

This field combines mathematics with a second subject. The mathematical specialisation is chosen from the following:

• Algebra
• Analysis
• Logic
• Numerical Analysis
• Optimisation 
• Stochastics

The second, non-mathematical specialisation can be, for example, Computer Science, Physics, or Mechanical Engineering. The mandatory minor is typically based on the non-mathematical specialisation, but may vary.

Interdisciplinary courses and the "Studium generale" are also part of the programme, offering opportunities for internships and non-mathematical courses.

Qualifications upon graduation

Graduates will be qualified to:

• classify recent research,
• present and reflect on mathematical issues,
• systematically solve mathematical problems, and
• apply expertise from other disciplines and engage in scientific discourse.

Students are free to complete a non-academic internship (5 ECTS).

In order to be admitted into our study programme, the requirements are the following:

• Successful graduation from a mathematical Bachelor's programme (a degree in engineering is not sufficient)
• Basic knowledge and methods at least in analysis, numerical analysis, algebra, stochastics
• Advanced knowledge and methods in three research fields of specialisation
• It is also possible to specialise in the following research fields if one has basic knowledge of the subject: optimisation, scientific computing, logics.
• For the study field of Data Science, extensive prior knowledge in computer science is necessary.

For your application, please submit the following documents:

• Certified certificate of first university degree in mathematics (e.g. Bachelor's degree)
• Certified copy of your passport
• Diploma supplement or comparable documentation
• Module/course descriptions
• A short letter of motivation

The registration fee totals approx. 390 EUR per semester. This includes administrative fees and the semester ticket ("Deutschlandticket"). The validity area of the semester ticket will be expanded to encompass all transportation organisations and lines participating in the "Deutschlandticket" offer throughout Germany.

Registration fees

Estimated living expenses are about 700 EUR to 900 EUR per month. Please note that these costs are just a rough estimation and can vary greatly depending on your way of life, your accommodation, etc.

Costs and budget

The Department of Mathematics is always looking for student assistants to help with tasks such as holding classes for students to practice the skills they learn in the lectures. 

Jobs & part-time work

International students may apply for funding in their final study phase, i.e. during the Master's thesis. For more information about financial assistance, please see the websites of the International Student Service of TU Darmstadt.

TU Darmstadt is now part of the International Career Service, a regional cooperation between five universities. The goal is to support international students with their career start in Germany.

TU Darmstadt's International Affairs Department assists international students in their search for accommodation through its Housing Assistance Office. A major science hub, Darmstadt is home to multiple research institutions, three universities, and many high-technology companies, all of which attract people from around the world. A wide variety of accommodations that vary in size, furnishing, and rent are available in Darmstadt and its vicinity. As the university does not own or manage student housing, we support students in finding housing in private and public student dormitories or on the private market. In order to improve your chances in finding the optimal place to live, we recommend that you start your search early. We are happy to assist you in this process. Please make sure to register online on the housing assistance website for international students.

Our services include the distribution of an “Accommodation Guide” that includes links to private and public student dormitories, hotels and youth hostels, and a “Housing Guide” that provides tips on how to search for accommodation in Darmstadt.

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In addition to its acclaimed strengths in engineering and technology, TU Darmstadt offers prospective students a wide range of study programmes in the natural sciences, social sciences, and the humanities.

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15% Humanities

Founded in 1877, TU Darmstadt is one of Germany's leading universities of technology and a member of TU9, a network of the most distinguished German institutes of technology. TU Darmstadt is also the coordinator of the European University UNITE! (University Network for Innovation, Technology and Engineering) – an alliance of nine leading European universities of technology.

Our home is the metropolitan region Frankfurt-Rhine-Main. With our partners in the alliance of Rhine-Main universities – Goethe University Frankfurt and Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz – we further the development of this globally attractive science location.

TU Darmstadt has a global reputation for outstanding technology transfer through industrial partnerships, award-winning teaching facilities, and highly ranked research output. Its distinct focus on interdisciplinary cooperation works as a catalyst for innovative approaches to technology in research and everyday life applications.

Committed to an international orientation in teaching and research, as well as the promotion of values like open-mindedness and mutual respect, TU Darmstadt is home to a diverse community of students and researchers from 120 countries. With more than 300 partner universities around the globe and 40 double degree programmes as well as a strong network of industrial partners in the region, our alumni are sought-after professionals on the local, national, and international level. The QS Graduate Employability Ranking regularly ranks TU Darmstadt among the best universities in the world.

At TU Darmstadt, it is our priority to support international students in navigating this new environment. The International Student Services (ISS) team is happy to assist you before and during your stay.

With around 160,000 inhabitants and well over 40,000 students (roughly 26,000 of whom are at TU Darmstadt), the science city of Darmstadt offers a high quality of life as well as numerous cultural and tourist attractions in the immediate vicinity. Due to the city’s location in the centre of the dynamic Rhine-Main region and an excellent public transportation system, Darmstadt is well connected to destinations in Germany and around Europe.

A metropolitan high-tech centre in the heart of Europe, Darmstadt is the birthplace of numerous inventions that have changed our daily lives: from the radio-controlled clock, Plexiglas®, and the first enzyme-based washing agent to the liquid crystals in our mobile phones and notebooks. As the home of Art Nouveau, the internationally renowned European Space Agency, and research facilities like Fraunhofer Institutes, Darmstadt offers a creative and innovative milieu for living, studying and conducting research.

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