Master of Science, Mathematics (expires)

English taught Master's programme

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Application

Application for this study programme is not possible any more. Please apply for the M.Sc. Mathematics (study regulation as of 2024) .

Please apply from June 1st, 2022 via TUCaN.

About the programme

The master programme M.Sc. Mathematics is an English study program. The standard period of study is four semesters (two years).

In the compulsory part you choose two advanced courses with one specialization each out of seven research fields:

  • Algebra
  • Analysis
  • Logic
  • Numerical Analysis
  • Optimization
  • Applied Geometry
  • Stochastics

In the elective part of the programme you either choose a minor out of the course catalogue of TU Darmstadt or you select a third mathematical specialization.

Interdisciplinary courses as well as the “Studium generale” are also part of the programme. Those parts are designed to provide the opportunity of internships or courses which are not mathematical.

Studying the master programme mathematics at Technische Universität Darmstadt will qualify you to:

  • Classify recent research
  • Present and reflect mathematic issues
  • Systematically solve mathematic problems
  • Apply gained expertise of other disciplines and use them in scientific discourse.

Required Competences

Please visit the Specialisation Options in the Master's Programme where you find recommended readings as well as courses that need to be passed to be able to study the respective specialisation.

To get admitted for our study programme the following is necessary:

  • successful graduation of a mathematical bachelor programme
  • basic knowledge and methods at least in Analysis, Algebra, Numerical Analysis, Stochastics
  • Specialization in at least two research fields
    • Algebra
    • Analysis
    • Geometry and Approximation
    • Logic
    • Numerical Analysis and Scientific Computing
    • Optimisation
    • Stochastics
  • Language skills in English (C1 of CEFR; equals a TOEFL iBT score from 95 up, IELTS 6.5)

For more information please see the study regulations of M.Sc. Mathematics, Anhang II, page 3: Kompetenzbeschreibungen (opens in new tab) .

Please note that a degree in non-mathematical subjects (no matter if Bachelor or Master) usually does not qualify for a Master's programme in Mathematics at TU Darmstadt. If you are unsure, please contact the .

If you are not sure if you are eligible for a Master of Science in Mathematics, we recommend the Online Self-Assessment.

Additional Courses

It is mandatory to choose an additional course or subject. The additional course may be additional mathematical master's courses or

  • build on a minor from the bachelor's programme
  • consist of modules from a bachelor's programme 4th semester or up (“minor intermediate”)
  • consist of modules of a study programme which can be studied without background knowledge (“minor basic”)