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 that have not already been used in your bachelor's degree.

The following subjects must be taken:

• Applied Mathematics (24 CP): in addition to the compulsory module Finite Element Methods, you can choose from a wide range of modules. You only need to note that you must take at least 8 CP each from the fields of Analysis and Applied Mathematics.
  
• Technical Field (18-27 CP): here you choose one of the subjects Electrical Engineering / Information Technology, Experimental Physics, Chemical and Process Engineering. Other technical subjects can be requested from the examination board.
  
• Computer Science (8-17 LP): in this subject, you can choose from a range of courses offered by the KIT Department of Informatics in which you are interested.
  
• Mathematical Specialization (19 CP): in this subject, you can choose modules from different mathematical fields as long as they are listed in the module handbook. In this subject, you will also attend a seminar on a topic of your choice. You will give a presentation of approx. 45 minutes 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 work-life balance courses.
  

The Technical Field and Computer Science must comprise a total of at least 35 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 master's degree in Techno-Mathematics, you will be very flexible on the job market, as it is a key science with a technical focus. In addition to strong analytical skills and a structured approach to complex problems, you will have in-depth knowledge of computer science and a technical field of application such as mechanical engineering, electrical engineering or civil engineering. This will open up excellent career prospects for you as a specialist and manager, both nationally and internationally, wherever complex situations exist in engineering fields and a high degree of reliability and commitment is required. Examples can be found in high-tech in aircraft construction, the automotive industry and robotics. With a master's degree and/or a doctorate, you will often find yourself in a leading position not only in industry, consulting companies and the service sector, but also in (interdisciplinary) research.

Characteristic features of Techno-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 technical subjects at other KIT Departments offers you a broader view and individual specialization
  
• many lectures offered in English
  
• attractive and modern department building with many seminar rooms, workstations, specialist library and cafeteria
  
• good infrastructure for advisory and counseling services
• 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 Techno-Mathematics are based on the current admission regulations:

• bachelor's degree
  a bachelor's degree (or at least an equivalent degree) in Techno-Mathematics (or a 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.
  
• minimum knowledge and minimum achievements
  You must provide proof of the following achievements in your bachelor's degree or as part of other degree programs:
  • fundamentals of mathematics amounting to at least 20 ECTS credits
    
  • fundamentals in one of the subjects mechanical engineering, electrical engineering / information technology, experimental physics or civil engineering amounting to at least 15 ECTS credits. Other engineering subjects (except computer science) can also be considered if they are equivalent (see selectable technical minor subjects according to the study and examination regulations)
    

Language requirements and certificates

For the master's degree program in Technomathematics, you need sufficient knowledge of the German language. Your German language skills must correspond to at least level C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

Important: you must provide proof of the required language skills regardless of your citizenship and by the end of the enrollment period at the latest, but preferably at the time of application.

In what form do I have to provide the language certificates? Please read the following chapters on this website carefully. If you have any further questions, please contact

• Students Office if you are applying as a German, German national or a person with German equivalent status
• the International Students Office if you are a non-EU national

Proof of sufficient German language skills

As proof of your German language skills, your higher education or master's entrance qualification (e.g. Abitur, university degree or a professional qualification that entitles you to study) is sufficient if you have acquired it at a German-speaking institution with German as the language of instruction.

In concrete terms, this means that you do not have to submit additional proof of German if you

• have obtained your Abitur at a German-speaking school in Germany or abroad,
• 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) or
• you graduated from a foreign school, but there is another official agreement with the respective country regarding the recognition 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 qualifications and language certificates that are recognized as proof of sufficient German language skills can be found on the website of the Standing Conference of the Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs of the Laender (KMK) in the Federal Republic of Germany.

If you have already completed a German-language degree at a German university, this can also count as proof of German language proficiency - but only if the diploma supplement, transcript of records or degree certificate clearly states that German was the sole language of instruction and examination.

If, on the other hand, you did not obtain your higher education or master's entrance qualification at a German-speaking institution with German as the language of instruction, you must provide proof of German language proficiency at least at DSH-2 level. This corresponds to CEFR level C1.

Only the following certificates are accepted in accordance with the KIT admission and enrollment regulations:

• passed German section of the Feststellungspruefung (assessment test)
• passed German language test for university admission (DSH) with overall result DSH-2
• passed Test of German as a Foreign Language (TestDaF) with level 4 in all four parts of the exam
• German Language Diploma of the Standing Conference of the Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs - second level (DSD II)
• Goethe certificate C1 or higher
• passed telc Deutsch C1 Hochschule exam
• Austrian Language Diploma C1 or higher

Note: The above-mentioned tests are accepted as proof of language proficiency for an unlimited period of time, even if the provider specifies an expiration date.

What if I cannot provide suitable C1 proof of German at the time of application?

If you are unable to provide any of the C1 certificates listed above for your German language skills by the application deadline, admission is still possible if you can present a provisional document proving that you have at least B2 language level. Proof of B2 level only includes

• passed German language test for university admission (DSH) with an overall result of DSH-1
  
• passed Test of German as a Foreign Language (TestDaF) with level 3 in all four parts of the exam
  
• passed telc German B2 exam

But please don't forget: you still have to submit the C1 certificate by the end of your enrollment period at the latest, which is stated in your admission letter.

Therefore, check early on whether you can provide the necessary language certificates by the deadline and, if necessary, plan to take a recognized language test.

In justified cases, you can apply for an extension of the enrollment deadline to provide proof of your language skills, but this extensvion can only be granted up to the day before the start of the lecture period. Please contact the Student Office or the International Students Office - depending on who is named as your point of contact in your letter of admission.

Weitere Ansprechpersonen:

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

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