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The Master of Science in Mathematics<\/strong> is perfect for students with strong abstraction skills, imagination, and high capacity for analytical thinking. Mathematics is a scientific discipline that provides a logical and clearly structured language. This language offers the opportunity to grasp, analyze, and translate complex relationships, connections, and structures into universally valid concepts. Graduates of the degree program possess a high degree of abstraction ability and the skill to develop solution strategies for problems of various kinds. Therefore, mathematicians are not limited to specific tasks but are able to build bridges to other disciplines and view problems from new perspectives. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The master’s degree program provides in-depth knowledge in both pure mathematics<\/strong> and applied mathematics<\/strong>. It offers the opportunity for individual specialization <\/strong>by providing an array of possible focus areas. Possible areas of specialization include algebraic geometry and topology, various areas of analysis, e.g., differential geometry, stochastics, and scientific computing (numerics). The selection and combination of modules allows for an individualized program of study according to each student’s interests and research goals. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/jgu-base-section>\n\n\n

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The master’s degree program in mathematics comprises several coordinated areas. The foundational area covers two of the three fields (A-C): algebra, algebraic topology, algebraic geometry, and number theory (A); differential equations, analysis, functional analysis, differential geometry, and mathematical physics (B); and numerics and stochastics (C). The specialization area allows for specialization in a cycle such as algebraic geometry, algebraic topology, functional analysis, partial differential equations, differential geometry, or stochastics. This section also serves to prepare you for the master’s thesis. In the supplementary area, knowledge in other mathematical disciplines is acquired through a versatile and changing range of courses. Additionally, two main seminars foster the ability to present research results and independently explore mathematical content. The minor you choose also provides insights into another scientific discipline, such as physics, computer science, meteorology, biology, philosophy, or economics. Instead of a minor, you can also attend additional mathematics lectures. The program concludes with the master’s thesis in the chosen specialization area and a subsequent oral examination. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Further details on the study content and structure of the program of study can be found in the module handbook and in the examination regulations, which can be downloaded from our download center for mathematics<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Three weeks before the beginning of the lecture period, we offer bridging courses in mathematics<\/a> to help all new students in the department refresh their school mathematics and to ease their transition from school to university. This is a great opportunity to familiarize yourself with the university and get to know fellow students who are also just starting their studies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Learning Workshop is a service offered by our faculty that builds on this idea: During the lecture period, students can work on the weekly exercises together and support each other. There are also tutors present on site who can offer advice and assistance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/jgu-base-section>\n\n\n

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The application deadline for the winter semester always ends on September 1st<\/strong>; the application deadline for the summer semester always ends on March 1st<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If you have general questions about studying and applying to JGU, you can find the right contact person for your question at the Student Advisory Center<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Further information is available in the official degree description for this degree program:
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The Master of Science in Mathematics<\/strong> is perfect for students with strong abstraction skills, imagination, and high capacity for analytical thinking. Mathematics is a scientific discipline that provides a logical and clearly structured language. This language offers the opportunity to grasp, analyze, and translate complex relationships, connections, and structures into universally valid concepts. Graduates of the degree program possess a high degree of abstraction ability and the skill to develop solution strategies for problems of various kinds. Therefore, mathematicians are not limited to specific tasks but are able to build bridges to other disciplines and view problems from new perspectives. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The master's degree program provides in-depth knowledge in both pure mathematics<\/strong> and applied mathematics<\/strong>. It offers the opportunity for individual specialization <\/strong>by providing an array of possible focus areas. Possible areas of specialization include algebraic geometry and topology, various areas of analysis, e.g., differential geometry, stochastics, and scientific computing (numerics). The selection and combination of modules allows for an individualized program of study according to each student's interests and research goals. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The master's degree program in mathematics comprises several coordinated areas. The foundational area covers two of the three fields (A-C): algebra, algebraic topology, algebraic geometry, and number theory (A); differential equations, analysis, functional analysis, differential geometry, and mathematical physics (B); and numerics and stochastics (C). The specialization area allows for specialization in a cycle such as algebraic geometry, algebraic topology, functional analysis, partial differential equations, differential geometry, or stochastics. This section also serves to prepare you for the master's thesis. In the supplementary area, knowledge in other mathematical disciplines is acquired through a versatile and changing range of courses. Additionally, two main seminars foster the ability to present research results and independently explore mathematical content. The minor you choose also provides insights into another scientific discipline, such as physics, computer science, meteorology, biology, philosophy, or economics. Instead of a minor, you can also attend additional mathematics lectures. The program concludes with the master's thesis in the chosen specialization area and a subsequent oral examination. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Further details on the study content and structure of the program of study can be found in the module handbook and in the examination regulations, which can be downloaded from our download center for mathematics<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The application deadline for the winter semester always ends on September 1st<\/strong>; the application deadline for the summer semester always ends on March 1st<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If you have general questions about studying and applying to JGU, you can find the right contact person for your question at the Student Advisory Center<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Further information is available in the official degree description for this degree program:
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