International Programmes 2026/2027

Master's in Mathematics Master's in Mathematics

Leipzig University • Leipzig

Degree
Master of Science
Course location
Leipzig
Teaching language
  • English
Languages

The programme is taught in English.

Full-time / part-time
  • full-time
Programme duration
4 semesters
Beginning
Winter and summer semester
Application periods
The following is valid for applicants from: non-EU countries
For the summer semester:
until 31 December
The following is valid for applicants from: non-EU countries
For the winter semester:
until 31 May
The following is valid for applicants from:
  • EU countries
  • Iceland
  • Norway
  • Liechtenstein
For the summer semester:
until 1 March
The following is valid for applicants from:
  • EU countries
  • Iceland
  • Norway
  • Liechtenstein
For the winter semester:
until 1 September
Combined Master's degree / PhD programme
No
Joint degree / double degree programme
No
Description/content

The Master's programme in Mathematics is consecutive and taught in English. You will acquire important skills for research work in internationally oriented working groups or companies.

The course structure allows for individual choices and a wide range of specialisation options in the areas of algebra, analysis and partial differential equations, functional analysis, geometry, dynamic systems, numerics, and stochastics, thus covering a broad spectrum of core areas in pure and applied mathematics. It is also possible to integrate other fields of application (biology, chemistry, computer science, physics, economics) as well as internships at non-university research institutions or in industry.

Course organisation

The Master's programme comprises a workload of 120 credit points (CP).

The curriculum is divided into

  • Basic modules (at least 20 CP)
  • Advanced modules (at least 20 CP)
  • Specialisation modules (at least 10 CP)
  • Professionalisation modules (at least 10 CP)

The professionalisation modules provide guidance regarding future career opportunities.

Additional supplementary modules are also available, which offer further opportunities to tailor the programme to specific interests.

The degree programme is completed in the fourth semester with the Master's thesis (25 CP) and the accompanying Master's seminar (5 CP).

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International elements
  • International guest lecturers
Description of other international elements

Students can complete internships at the local Max Planck Institute for Mathematics in the Sciences, where they will be exposed to international research groups. Some modules will also be offered by international scientists working at the Max Planck Institute for Mathematics in the Sciences.

Integrated internships

There are no compulsory internships. As part of some modules, students can complete an internship at a non-university research institution or with a company.

Course-specific, integrated German language courses
No
Course-specific, integrated English language courses
No
Tuition fees per semester
None
Semester contribution

279.90 EUR per semester

Funding opportunities within the university
No
Academic admission requirements
  • Generally, a first professionally qualifying university degree
    • in the subject of mathematics or
    • in a related subject, provided that courses from the subject of mathematics (at a comparable level to a specialised degree course) totalling at least 100 credit points (CP), as well as courses totalling at least 20 CP from areas in which mathematical methods are used to a significant extent, have been successfully completed
  • Alternatively, proof that this degree can be obtained by the start of the Master's degree programme, provided that the course of study is organised correctly, may be accepted.
German language skills
No minimum language level required
English language skills
B2 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.:
  • TOEFL Essentials: 8
  • Reading: 8
  • Listening: 8
  • Speaking: 8
  • Writing: 8
  • Cambridge English Qualifications: B2 First
  • TOEIC: 785
  • Reading: 385
  • Listening: 400
  • Speaking: 160
  • Writing: 150
  • UNIcert® English: UNIcert® II
  • IELTS Academic: 5.5
  • TOEFL iBT (since 2026): 4
  • Reading: 4
  • Listening: 4
  • Speaking: 4
  • Writing: 4
Application periods
The following is valid for applicants from: non-EU countries
For the summer semester:
until 31 December
The following is valid for applicants from: non-EU countries
For the winter semester:
until 31 May
The following is valid for applicants from:
  • EU countries
  • Iceland
  • Norway
  • Liechtenstein
For the summer semester:
until 1 March
The following is valid for applicants from:
  • EU countries
  • Iceland
  • Norway
  • Liechtenstein
For the winter semester:
until 1 September
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