Overview This English‑taught MSc programme is a postgraduate path designed for students who want to deepen and specialise their mathematical training. At the University of Regensburg you can focus your studies on one of three research areas: Arithmetic Geometry, Global Analysis and Geometry, or Applied Analysis. The curriculum also allows you to take a minor subject and broader general courses to complement your specialization.
Research training and career prospects The programme connects taught material with current research questions in mathematics and culminates in an independent Master’s thesis. It is structured to give a solid foundation for students wishing to continue to doctoral studies and academic research at an international level. The faculty’s strong international profile—supported by initiatives such as SFB "Higher Invariants" and the Graduate School "Interfaces, Complex Structures, and Singular Limits in Continuum Mechanics"—means you will study in an active, research‑oriented environment with visibility beyond Germany.
Key facts / requirements
This curriculum is designed to give you both depth in a chosen mathematical area and breadth through interdisciplinary and professional skills. You must select two of three advanced elective modules (each worth 18 ECTS), allowing concentrated study in areas such as number- and algebraic-geometric methods, geometric and topological analysis, or applied/functional analytic techniques. A further 18 ECTS are devoted to a clearly defined specialisation that directly informs your Master's thesis (30 ECTS), so the programme balances advanced coursework with a substantial research project. A 9 ECTS seminar module is compulsory and develops your ability to present, discuss and critically evaluate current mathematical research.
The structure encourages flexibility: you can complement your mathematics training with a minor subject (at least 12 ECTS) from a wide range of fields, or deepen your mathematical studies by taking additional mathematics as your minor. There is also a compulsory component of courses in “general interest” (minimum 8 ECTS) drawn from the whole university catalogue — these are ideal for building language skills, presentation and rhetoric, programming or other professional competencies that international students often find valuable for academic and career development.
Key requirements and options
Applicants must hold a strong Bachelor's degree (or an equivalent qualification) in Mathematics or a closely related discipline. Admission is based on an academic profile that demonstrates solid preparation in mathematics and readiness for advanced study at Master’s level.
You will need to provide documentation showing that your prior studies and grades are equivalent to those awarded by the Bachelor's degree programme in Mathematics at the University of Regensburg and that they satisfy the specific entry requirements of the Master's programme you are applying to. International applicants should be prepared to supply clear records of courses, grades and curricula so the admissions office can assess equivalence and any subject-specific prerequisites.
Winter Semester (International)
1 June 2026
Summer Semester (International)
1 December 2026
Winter Semester (EU/EEA)
1 June 2026
Summer Semester (EU/EEA)
1 December 2026
The programme provides a strong foundation for pursuing a doctoral degree at an international level and prepares graduates for research careers in academia and research institutes. With specialised training in areas such as arithmetic geometry, global analysis, and applied analysis, graduates are well placed for roles requiring advanced mathematical expertise. Graduates may also move into industry sectors that value high-level mathematical skills, including finance and actuarial science, data science and analytics, computational science and engineering, software development, and consulting—especially when combined with a chosen minor (e.g., economics, business informatics, or computational science).