Mathematics

Master of Science (M.Sc.)

The M.Sc. Mathematics is a consecutive, research-oriented programme that provides in-depth knowledge and skills in self-selected areas of pure or applied mathematics. It is a two-year programme taught in English. Within the programme, you are free to choose lectures, seminars and the topic for your Master's thesis from the areas of specialisation offered: classical areas such as algebra, analysis, geometry or more Freiburg-specific topics from mathematical logic to financial mathematics, as well as areas of application (e.g. medical biometrics). The financial mathematics profile is specifically indicated on the degree certificate. The programme qualifies graduates to start their careers in many areas of business, industry, and research. Many graduates work in data analysis (AI, logistics, statistics), finance (banking, insurance, auditing) or IT (software and hardware development). There are also various smaller fields of employment.

Fast facts

Standard Period of Study

4 semesters required for the full degree programme

Scope of services

120 ECTS-Points for the full degree programme

Language of instruction

English

Language requirements

English B2

First semester

Programme start: Winter and Summer Semester

Admission: With special prerequisites for admission

The admissions restrictions are determined by the admissions regulations for the individual field (see below in the section "‘Statutes’). For more detailed information, please visit your "departmental academic advisor".

Application period: Winter semester: Non-EU citizens: 15 April – 15 July, EU citizens: 15 April – 15 September
Summer semester: Non-EU citizens: 1 November – 15 January, EU citizens: 1 November – 15 March

Application: Application for this degree programme is only possible during the application period and is done online.
You can find more information about the application here.

Higher semesters

Programme start: Winter and Summer Semester

Admission: With special prerequisites for admission according to admission regulations

Application period: Winter Semester: 15 April - 30 September
Summer Semester: 1 November - 31 March
The information sheet for students in higher semesters contains all the relevant information.

Application: Application for this degree programme is only possible during the application period and is done online.
You can find more information about the application here.

Faculty affiliation

Faculty of Mathematics and Physics

University admission requirements for the first semester and for higher semesters may change up to the start of the application period.

Statutes

Disclaimer
The versions of statutes with relevance to teaching and learning provided on this page by the Department of Legal Affairs (in particular admission and selection regulations as well as subject and examination regulations) are primarily for information purposes. This means that all amendments subsequently agreed upon by the University Senate have been integrated into the respective text of the original statutes; in the case of the examination regulations for bachelor's and master's degree programmes, this generally relates to extracts of the respective examination regulations (framework examination regulations, subject-specific provisions, and appendices).
The greatest care has been taken in writing these versions. Nevertheless, it cannot be entirely ruled out that errors may have occurred. Consequently, it is solely the officially announced statutes and statute amendments that are legally binding, i.e. as published in the Amtlichen Bekanntmachungen der Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg im Breisgau [de] or, up to the year 2000, in the official gazette of the Baden-Württemberg Ministry of Science, Research and the Arts.

Contact

Departmental Academic Advising

General advising and counseling for exams

PD Dr. Markus Junker

studienberatung@math.uni-freiburg.de
+49 761 203-5537
Mathematisches Institut
Ernst-Zermelo-Straße 1, 79104 Freiburg
III. OG, Raum 312
Do 09:00–10:00 (offene Präsenzsprechstunde) und nach Vereinbarung (Präsenz oder Video)
Aktuelle Sprechstundenhinweise auf https://www.math.uni-freiburg.de/nlehre/de/studiendekanat/

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Service Center Studium

Advising and Counselling (ZSB)
The Advising and Counselling (ZSB) at Service Center Studium provides information and advice on all questions that may arise before, at the beginning of and during your studies. If you have any subject-specific questions, you can also contact the relevant subject advisory service.

Examination Office

Ernst-Zermelo-Straße 1, 79104 Freiburg, Raum 239
Anne Caffier, Telefon: 0761 203-5576
Esther Di Nunzio, Telefon: 0761 203-67682
pruefungsamt@math.uni-freiburg.de
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