International Programmes 2024/2025

Joint European Master's in Interdisciplinary Mathematics Joint European Master's in Interdisciplinary Mathematics

Hamburg University of Technology • Hamburg

Degree
Joint Master of Science
In cooperation with

Università degli studi dell'Aquila
Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona
Technische Universität Wien
Université Côte d'Azur

Teaching language
  • English
Languages

Courses are held in English.

One local language course per semester is provided (Italian, German, French, or Spanish).

Full-time / part-time
  • full-time
Programme duration
4 semesters
Beginning
Winter semester
Application deadline

Beginning of March

Tuition fees per semester in EUR
Yes
Additional information on tuition fees

https://www.intermaths.eu/erasmus-mundus/apply#emjmd-scholarships

Combined Master's degree / PhD programme
No
Joint degree / double degree programme
Yes
Description/content

While applied mathematics has a long-standing history and tradition in classically related fields such as physics and engineering, it was only in recent years that research scientists started to rely on applied mathematicians to develop more refined and adequate models and techniques to be used in real-world applications. In fact, over the past 20 years, there has been an explosion of new mathematical tools used in biology, medicine, social sciences, material sciences, manufacturing, artificial intelligence, and big data. Higher education has only recently started to formulate such recent developments in the framework of well-structured study programmes encompassing both mathematics and real-world applications. This is partly due to academic research still being structured, to some extent, in separate compartments. This leads to the likely consequence that a very useful applied mathematical result may have poor chances of being published in a renowned mathematical journal (unless it features truly innovative maths, no matter what the application is).

The Joint European Master's in Interdisciplinary Mathematics aims at being a forerunner in this sense. We are an academic programme that provides both advanced modern mathematics and a strong focus on real-world applications. The programme takes advantage of the very diverse skills and competencies shared by the InterMaths Network partners. Such diversity defines the programme’s aims and objectives in that it provides complementary skills combining mathematics and other applied disciplines. To perform this task, the Joint European Master's in Interdisciplinary Mathematics programme is structured into two years spent at two different universities (at which the student is enrolled at the same time) in at least two different countries. Our set of curricula covers a broad range of topics, mostly depending on the partners that are involved. After receiving an adequate and modern methodological preparation for the study and development of mathematical models in the first part of the programme, candidates will then have the opportunity to choose their second-year destination depending on the specialisation offered by the institutions involved. Each graduate will possess the proper mindset of an applied mathematician; this will be combined with the capability to dialogue with experts from other sectors. Depending on the study path followed, students will be ready to undertake a PhD in Applied Mathematics as well as start a career in business, industry, and government.

Course organisation

https://www.intermaths.eu/erasmus-mundus/structure

A Diploma supplement will be issued
Yes
International elements
  • International guest lecturers
  • Language training provided
  • Courses are led with foreign partners
Special promotion / funding of the programme
  • ERASMUS+
Course-specific, integrated German language courses
Yes
Course-specific, integrated English language courses
No
Tuition fees per semester in EUR
Yes
Additional information on tuition fees

https://www.intermaths.eu/erasmus-mundus/apply#emjmd-scholarships

Semester contribution

Approx. 350 EUR

Costs of living

Around 950 EUR per month

Funding opportunities within the university
Yes
Description of the above-mentioned funding opportunities within the university

To a limited extent, partial funding in the form of performance-related scholarships, scholarships linked to support work, and scholarships for the final phase of the programme is available for international students at TUHH. For more information, please refer to https://www.tuhh.de/tuhh/en/education/students/organisational-details-about-your-studies/financing-your-studies.

Academic admission requirements

Candidates for the MSc will be required to:
(i) possess a Bachelor's degree or equivalent (at the equivalent of First Class Honours level) in mathematics, physics, engineering, or natural science; and
(ii) demonstrate an appropriate level of competence in the English language (details see below).

Language requirements

Students must demonstrate an appropriate level of competence in the English language. Specifically, they must provide proof of one of the following tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL minimum score for Internet-based test 80, Advanced Cambridge (C1, 169 or more), or PTE Academic minimum 56.

Application deadline

Beginning of March

Submit application to

Please apply directly to the Università degli studi dell'Aquila:

https://www.intermaths.eu/erasmus-mundus/apply#application-form

Accommodation

The TUHH accommodation office provides advice and assistance regarding accommodation.

Support for international students and doctoral candidates
  • Welcome event
  • Buddy programme
  • Tutors
  • Accompanying programme
  • Specialist counselling
  • Visa matters
  • Pick-up service

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