Mathematics

Why should you study Mathematics (MSc) in Bremen? Are you a Bachelor of Mathematics graduate looking to expand your mathematical horizons and job prospects? Does the idea of increasing your analytical and methodological proficiency excite you? Are you enticed by the thought of applying such skills to a variety of real-life problems? If so, the Mathematics Master's programme at the University of Bremen is the perfect choice for you! Here, you will have the opportunity to study at a young and innovative university while exploring the vibrant, cultural, and affordable city of Bremen. It is the perfect place for you to continue your mathematical journey! In our department, we are passionate about mathematics and computer science. Our department is characterised by its great research strength and a strong commitment to university teaching. The high value we place on good teaching is also confirmed by great performance in national rankings. The teaching profile of the University of Bremen is consistently geared towards research-based learning. This is also a key part of our Mathematics Master's programme; it allows for a unique learning experience and offers high flexibility to accommodate your personal scientific interests. In addition, you can benefit from several Collaborative Research Centres and Research Training Groups that are part of our department, as they open up early options for postgraduate studies. Goals of the Master’s Programme and Career Opportunities As a graduate of our international Master's programme in Mathematics at the University of Bremen, you will acquire a wide range of cutting-edge mathematical problem-solving strategies that will prepare you for a professional life both inside and outside academia. Mathematicians are in demand worldwide; not only in science, but also in almost all areas of the job market – especially in high-tech fields, in finance and insurance, in software development, in management consulting, and in medicine as well as in digital communication. Of course, you will also be perfectly prepared for consecutive doctoral studies in mathematics. Specialisation areas You can choose from a wide range of advanced research courses in the following areas, with each direction represented by specialised research groups from our department: Algebra Analysis Numerical Analysis Statistics/Stochastics You can select between two variants of the curriculum: a more theoretical direction focusing on mathematics without a secondary subject, or an application-oriented track , in which you choose a secondary subject such as Biology (German) Chemistry (English/German) Computer Science (English/German) Economics (English/German) Electrical Engineering (English/German) Geosciences (English) Mechanical Engineering (German) Philosophy (German) Physics (English/German)