Your future begins in Siegen
The 2-year Master's program in Mathematics is for students with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics or an equivalent degree. The program leads to the academic degree of Master of Science in 4 semesters.
The following application subjects can be chosen:
- Natural Science and Technology (Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering or Physics)
- Business Mathematics (Economics or Business Informatics)
- Philosophy (German language ONLY)
The proportion of the applied subject is approx. 30%.
The Master's degree imparts advanced mathematical skills and communicative abilities to apply these in an (interdisciplinary) team and to work intensively scientifically and as a teacher as well as to evaluate and develop new methods.
The course teaches skills for analyzing abstract structures, for recognizing, formulating and solving problems in mathematics and in the minor subject.
Subsequent doctoral studies (Dr. rer. nat.) are possible.
Everything at a glance
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Start of studies
winter semester and
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Standard period of study
4 semesters -
Admission restricted
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Language of instruction
English
Career prospects
Career opportunities for mathematicians are diverse and range from risk analysis, financial derivatives modeling, coding techniques, medical diagnostics, non-destructive material testing, numerical simulation and optimization of complex models to data and process analysis.
Typical employers are
- Banks and insurance companies
- Industrial research and development departments
- Health services and the public sector
- IT and software industry
- Consulting companies
- Market analysis institutes
- Logistics companies
Students about studying mathematics
My studies were undoubtedly challenging, but also stimulating and multifaceted.
I have always been fascinated by numbers and their relationships. That's why I was already involved in extracurricular mathematics at school. After school, I first decided to do a traditional banking apprenticeship, where my interest in numbers and abstract thinking already stood me in good stead. I then went on to study mathematics, majoring in economics and graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree.
The course was undoubtedly challenging, but also stimulating and multi-faceted. In addition to a wide range of lectures and specializations, a variety of social events - always mathematically related - were also offered. These included, for example, a trip to Rome or a visit to the Mathematikum.
The Bachelor's degree course was followed seamlessly by the Master's, accompanied by a change of focus towards computer science. As my career goal is to combine mathematics and computer science, studying mathematics at the University of Siegen puts me in the best possible position for the future.
Bachelor's degree in mathematics or at least an equivalent degree at a university. The degree program must teach mathematical skills of at least 81 CP, of which the following areas must be covered to the specified minimum extent:
- Analysis I-III (27 CP)
- Linear Algebra I (9 CP)
- Numerics I (9 CP)
- Stochastics I (9 CP)
The achievements must be comparable to those of the Bachelor's degree program in Mathematics at the University of Siegen.
If the above-mentioned minimum scope cannot be demonstrated, admission to the Master's degree program must be made dependent on additional coursework and examinations from the Bachelor's degree program.
A further prerequisite for admission is proof of English language proficiency at level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
2) The Examination Board may admit applicants who have passed a Bachelor's examination in another subject or with another minor subject to the Master's degree program subject to additional performance records and subject-specific examinations from the Bachelor's degree program.
3) The Examination Board may make the admission of applicants who have obtained the entrance qualification for universities of applied sciences, a Bachelor's degree from a university within the scope of the German Civil Code or a degree equivalent to the Master's degree program dependent on additional assessments and subject-specific examinations from the Bachelor's degree program in Mathematics at the University of Siegen.
The currently valid examination regulations apply.
Important information
*Courses without international students are held in German.
(Subject) examination regulations/study plans/module handbooks/internship regulations
(Subject) examination regulations (FPOs) define the basic structures of a degree program (e.g. admission requirements and content to be studied). Students are automatically subject to the current version of an FPO when they enrol for their first semester. This means that even if the FPO changes during the course of study, the original version according to which you enrolled is still valid (provided this FPO does not expire).
The respective study plan represents the recommended exemplary course of study in the individual subjects and is part of an FPO.
Supplementary regulations and detailed information for each module to be studied can be found in the module handbooks (e.g. requirements for taking a written examination).e.g. requirements for taking a written examination or information on the content of the modules/courses, ...).
The internship regulations define the conditions under which the compulsory or optional internships must be completed.
Before the start of the lecture period, we recommend that you at least take a look at the study plan for your degree program so that you know which modules are planned for the start of your studies.
Good reasons for studying mathematics at the University of Siegen
- Individual support right from the start of your studies, from staff and/or students in higher semesters
- No overcrowded courses or waiting times for seminar places
- Opportunity to work on research projects during your studies
- Easy access to lectures, literature and computer workstations
- Opportunity to gain practical experience through cooperation with financial institutions and industry partners
