Program structure

In the master's program at KIT, you no longer have any compulsory courses, but can tailor your studies to your personal interests. All mathematical modules are assigned to one of four mathematical areas: algebra and geometry, analysis, applied and numerical mathematics and stochastics. In the elective areas, you may only choose modules you have not already taken in your bachelor's degree.

The following subjects must be taken:

• Mathematical Methods I (24 CP): you decide on one of the four areas mentioned above and choose your desired modules.
  
• Mathematical Methods II (16 CP): here you choose your modules from a second mathematical field.
  
• Supplementary Subject (16-24 CP): this subject gives you an insight into a possible professional field of application. The fields of computer science, physics, economics, mechanical engineering or electrical engineering are envisaged. However, you can also deepen your mathematical methods. If you want something completely different, you can apply to the examination board.
  
• Mathematical Specialization (14-22 CP): in this subject, you can choose modules from different mathematical fields as long as they are listed in the module handbook.
  
• Mathematical Seminar (6 CP): in this subject, you attend two seminars on topics of your choice. You will give a presentation of approx. 45 minutes each to your group.
  
• Interdisciplinary Qualifications (6 CP): here you can choose from a variety of interdisciplinary courses at KIT, be it language courses, presentation techniques or courses on work-life balance.
  
• Master's thesis (30 CP): at the end of your master's studies, you will complete your master's thesis, a scientific paper from a mathematical discipline of your choice, which will enable you to apply and deepen the knowledge and skills you have acquired. It requires independent research, analysis and the preparation of a written thesis. The maximum processing time is six months.
  

Please note that at least one of the subjects Mathematical Methods 1/2 must be in the field of algebra and geometry or analysis. The supplementary subject and the Mathematical specialization must comprise a total of at least 38 CP. Within all subjects, you have a large selection of courses to choose from. Finally, you will complete a master's thesis worth 30 CP, in which you can apply the scientific methods you have learned in a research area of your choice.

Stays abroad

KIT offers a wide range of options for stays abroad, from individual courses to a year abroad. Especially if you are interested in a longer stay abroad, it is advisable to contact the International Students Office early on.

With a completed master's degree program in mathematics, you will be very flexible in the job market, as mathematics is considered a key science. Not only do you possess strong analytical skills and a structured approach to complex issues, but you have also acquired an application-oriented specialization during your studies. This opens up excellent career prospects for you as a specialist and manager, both nationally and internationally, wherever complex situations exist and a high degree of security and commitment is required. Examples include medical technology, IT companies, the automotive industry and the telecommunications sector. With a master's degree and/or a doctorate, your expertise isn't only in demand in industry, consulting companies and the service sector, but also in (interdisciplinary) research.

Characteristic features of Mathematics M.Sc. at KIT

• orientation phase before the start of studies for those who have not completed their bachelor's degree at KIT.
  

• large selection of possible application subjects, possibly at other KIT departments, offer you a look beyond the horizon and possible professional fields of activity
  

• many lectures offered in English
  

• attractive and modern faculty building with many seminar rooms, workstations, specialist library and cafeteria
  

• good advisory infrastructure
  

• possibility to write a master's thesis at another KIT department or in cooperation with a company
  

What KIT has to offer

• central campus close to the city forest and right next to the city center
  
• 24-hour library offering single and group working places
  
• wide range of inexpensive catering options (dining hall, cafeteria, Koeri and Pizzawerk)
  
• numerous interdisciplinary offers for personal and professional development, e.g. Lernlabor, Schreiblabor and Perspektivenlabor
  
• study abroad, e.g. via Erasmus
  
• excellent university sports facilities with a large selection of sports
  
• comprehensive cultural offerings with university orchestras, choirs and theater groups
  
• extensive support for career entry and self-employment
  
• internationally oriented degree programs and diverse exchange programs
  
• modern laboratories and practical teaching methods
  
• Lernraum app
  
• diverse student initiatives, clubs and opportunities to actively participate in campus life
  
• stay in touch after graduation via the alumni network
  

Admission requirements

The requirements for admission to the master's degree program in Mathematics are based on the current admission regulations:

• bachelor's degree
  a bachelor's degree (or at least an equivalent degree) in Mathematics (or a degree program with essentially the same content) from a university, university of applied sciences, university of cooperative education or a foreign university. The degree must have been completed within a standard period of study of at least three years and with a minimum number of 180 ECTS credits.

Language requirements and certificates

For the master's degree program in Mathematics, you need sufficient knowledge of German or English. Your German language skills must be at least level C1 and your English language skills at least level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

Proof of sufficient German language skills

Your school-leaving certificate is sufficient proof of your German language skills if

• you obtainted it at a German-speaking school in Germany or abroad
• you are a graduate of a bilingual secondary school in Germany or abroad and have passed a bilingual German examination, such as the AbiBac or the Gemischtsprachiges International Baccalaureat (GIB)
• you obtained your degree at a foreign school, but there is another official agreement with the respective country on the recoginition of your school-leaving certificate or language certificate as proof of language proficiency for university studies in Germany

A complete list of foreign school-leaving and language certificates that are recognizes as proof of sufficient German language skills can be found on the webste of the Kultusministerkonferenz (Standing Conference of the Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs of the Länder in the Federal Republic of Germany).

If you have not obtained your higher education entrance qualification (HZB) at one of the above-mentioned institutions, you must provide a separate language certificate - regardless of your nationality. Only the following are accepted

• the passed „Prüfungsteil Deutsch“ of the Feststellungsprüfung,
• the passed DSH with an overall result DSH-2,
• the passed TestDaF level 4 in all four parts of the examination (reading comprehension, listening comprehension, written expression, oral expression)
• a comparable, recognized certificate of sufficient German language skills

To find our which other recognized certificates can be accepted by KIT as comparable, please contact

• as a German or German-equivalent applicant: Studierendenservice
• as an applicant with non- EU citizenship: International Students Office

Proof of sufficient English language skills

The following is sufficient proof of your English language skills

• your Abitur certificate, if you have taken English for at least five years up to graduation and your final or average grade of the last two years of English lessons corresponds to at least the German grade 4 (sufficient) or at least 5 points or
• a degree from a university with English as the sole language of instruction and examination, whereby English must be the only and official language of the completed degree program noted in the diploma supplement, the transcript of records or the degree certificate
  

Otherwise, only the internationally recognized English tests listed in the KIT admission and enrollment regulations are accepted as proof. These are

• Test of English as Foreign Language (TOEFL) with at least 90 points in the internet-based test or

• IELTS with an overall score of at least 6.5 and no section below 5.5 or

• University of Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) or

• University of Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) or

• UNIcert at least level II

Please note:
Language certificates are extremely important application documents that can prevent your enrollment if you do not submit them on time. Therefore, check early on in the application process whether you have the necessary language certificates for your degree program and, if necessary, plan to take one of the language tests mentioned above. The deadline by which you must submit language certificates corresponds to the enrollment deadline stated in your admission offer. In justified cases, you can apply for an extension of this deadline. The extension can be granted until the start of the lecture period at the latest.

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• KIT-Fakultät für Mathematik
• Fachstudienberatung
• Vorsitzender des Prüfungsausschusses
• Informationen zum Auslandsstudium
• Fachschaft Mathematik Informatik

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