Mathematics
FsB vom 17.12.2012 mit Berichtigungen vom 15.01.2015 und 02.03.2015 und Änderungen vom 15.12.2014, 15.02.2018 und 01.11.2022
Through the Master's degree programme in Mathematics, students should acquire the skills and qualifications necessary for the transition to professional practice. They gain an overview of the interrelationships of the field and acquire the ability to work independently according to scientific principles and to apply scientific methods and insights. Students should have deeper knowledge in a sub-area of mathematics. They should be enabled to work scientifically, to present and communicate mathematical facts appropriately, to critically categorise scientific findings and to act responsibly.
Students should have a thorough understanding of the notions and methods of proving. They comprehend how problems are analysed and solved using the methods they have learned. They gain the greatest possible freedom and self-confidence in dealing with mathematical questions. Above all, creativity, visualisation, ease and elegance in the formation of concepts and proofs as well as a feeling for the quality of modelling should be promoted. Students should be introduced to current fields of research as far as possible. They recognise potentials for further development and research objectives. They distinguish between questions of central interest and less important problems for the respective theory, appreciate the clarity and elegance of the presentation of a mathematical fact and they are able to assess the effort and accuracy required for modelling.
The study of mathematics provides a particularly intensive training in the ability to abstract, logical and analytical as well as structured and goal-orientated thinking and the ability to grasp complex issues quickly, as well as a high level of concentration and perseverance. The Master's degree in mathematics qualifies students for various careers in business and administration, which require higher demands on mathematical skills, for example in insurance companies, consultancy, software houses, banks, computing centers, statistical offices, etc.
International Track
International Track
This degree programme has an international track. This means that the curriculum can be studied entirely in German or entirely in English within the standard period of study. This can lead to limited study options. Further information and advice can be found on the website of the subject
Mathematics
and on the information page on programmes with an international track at Bielefeld University.
The courses
The courses
You will find the programme of lectures for this course in the eKVV.
An overview of the introductory and information events is provided by the central student counselling services.
Formalities / Important information
Course start
Course start
Studies can be commenced in both winter and summer semesters. Courses are targeted to commencing studies in winter semester. Student counselling to plan the course of studies is recommended.
Length and scope of studies
Length and scope of studies
The standard period of studies is 4 semesters.
The studies Mathematics comprise 120 credit points.
Access requirements
Access requirements
Access to the Master programme is granted to those who can provide evidence that they have a first university degree which has a standard period of study of at least six semesters, qualifies for exercising a profession and is in accordance with the subject-specific regulations.
In any case, please read the specific Admission requirements for this Masters programme in the Subject-specific regulations (PDF).
Degrees from accredited Bachelor programmes at German ‘Berufsakademien’ are equivalent to Bachelor degrees from universities.
Applicants with a university degree obtained abroad are granted access provided that the degree they have acquired is deemed sufficient for this purpose and they can provide evidence of the required language skills.
Further information on required language skills
Application, admission and enrolment 1
Application, admission and enrolment
The study places for this degree programme are not subject to any admission restrictions (numerus clausus). Nevertheless, you need to apply within the currently applicable application deadlines.
As soon as you receive a positive response in the application and status portal (notice of access from the faculty), you can submit your application for enrolment within the set deadline. If you are already enrolled at Bielefeld University, you need to apply for a change of degree programme.
You can find more detailed information on the application process as well as information on the enrolment procedure on the pages of the Student Office.
To the application portal
Further links
Further links
Internet pages of the subject Mathematics
Internet pages of the responsible institution(s):
Faculty of Mathematics with the courses offered
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Die Angaben zu Zulassungsbeschränkungen / Numerus clausus beziehen sich auf die Bewerbung zum Wintersemester 2024/25 und Sommersemester 2025. Informationen zu NC Werten aus früheren Jahren finden Sie auf dieser Seite.
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More information
List of modules (study content) Programme of lectures (eKVV) Examination and Study Regulations for the Master's Programme Subject-specific regulations (PDF) Quality report Mathematics (PDF)
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