Mathematics

Subjects: Mathematics,Science

M.Sc. | Master of Science

Course description

Bachelor graduates with innovative ideas and ambitions often choose the Master's program in Mathematics. If you've developed a thirst for more during your undergraduate studies, this program is your gateway to a qualified career in research, software companies, banks, insurance firms, government agencies, or management consultancies. With a Master of Science in Mathematics, you'll be equipped to recognize, classify, formulate, and solve complex problems with mathematical connections. The course orientation in the master's program depends on your choice of mathematical focus and application subjects. The Institute of Mathematics at the University of Kassel specializes in analysis, computer algebra, optimization, stochastics, and numerics. A unique feature of this program is its computer and application orientation, highlighted through interdisciplinary projects with engineering sciences. There are no admission restrictions, and the language of instruction is English. You can start your studies in either the summer or winter semester. However, beyond these requirements, you need a high level of scientific and technical interest, an analytical-logical mindset, perseverance, and strong English skills for dealing with specialist literature. Regarding job prospects, the absence of a classic "mathematician" job description means you have many degrees of freedom. Mathematics graduates are highly sought-after specialists in various

Application Requirements

Language Requirements

School reports that provide evidence of learning the foreign language for at least 3 years. The final grade or the average grade from the final two years of language learning must be at least the equivalent of a German grade 4 (adequate). Evidence of having successfully completed a language course if a final certificate was issued. Level A 2 Association of Language Testers in Europe (ALTE) Level 1 Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC, 10-990 points) iBT 110-270 points (listening & reading) International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Min. band score 3.0 telc English A 2, A 2 School English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) (Cambridge University) Key English Test (KET) Pearson PTE Academic Sprachniveau A2: 42 – 30 Punkte

Qualification Requirements

Passed bachelor's examination in mathematics or subject equivalent and proof of a standard period of study of at least 6 semesters and proof of 180 credits and knowledge of the English language at the level B2

Document Requirements

Copy of your university entrance qualification certificate Officially certified copy of your first professional university degree (certificate: e.g. Bachelor's degree, Diplom I, state examination). If you do not have a Bachelor's degree certificate at the time of application, please submit the following evidence: Preliminary overview of subjects and grades of your previous studies and the certificate on the status in your studies, completed and signed by your current examination office: Bescheinigung zum Stand im Studium. At the time of application, at least 80% of the credits required for graduation must have already been earned and passed. This equates to 144 out of 180 or 168 out of 210 credits. In addition, proof of admission to the Bachelor's thesis (indicating the date of submission) must be available. Further proof specified in the examination regulations (see above)