Mathematics

Master’s programme

Faculty of Natural Science (NAWI-Graz) Faculty of Natural Science

University degree

DiplomingenieurIn „Dipl.-Ing.”

ECTS

120

Start of studies

Summer term 2025

Duration of study

4 semesters

Teaching language

English

type of study programme

Full-time

Mathematics: the key technology of the 21st century

Taught in English, the master’s programme in Mathematics will provide you with a broad-based academic education while also allowing you to specialise in cutting-edge areas of the subject that have great practical relevance. This education will open the door to a wide range of job opportunities in up-and-coming industries.

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Is this degree programme right for you?

Interests that are a good basis for this study programme

You should be enthusiastic about theoretical and practical aspects of mathematics (e.g. mathematical modelling, developing and coding algorithms, etc.). You will also need to be motivated by and passionate about the idea of grappling with mathematics at an academic level. You must have already completed a first degree in a relevant subject area to be admitted onto the study programme.

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About the study programme

Mathematics at the University of Graz

In the master’s programme, you will be introduced to current research topics in mathematics, particularly in the fields of optimisation, modelling and simulation, supercomputing, data science, image processing, algebra and number theory. The cooperation with Graz University of Technology will also give you a wide range of options for specialisation. You need to have completed a subject-relevant first degree.

NAWI Graz Institute Curriculum*

*courtesy translation

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Further studies

Doctoral Programme of Natural Sciences

The Doctoral Programme of Natural Sciences allows you to develop your own research interests further and to perfect your methodological skills. You will work independently to investigate academic questions and contribute to the development of knowledge and innovation in your subject area.

Doctoral Programme

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Career prospects

Preparation for a wide range of career paths

Graduates of the bachelor’s programme work in professions and areas of activity that employ mathematical methods, including industry and engineering, finance and insurance, medicine, work with computer-based processes in the natural sciences, engineering and business as well as communication technologies, implementing various models in business or administration and tackling data security issues on a theoretical and practical level.

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Note on registration

Anyone who is not a graduate of the subject-relevant bachelor’s programme at the University of Graz has to apply for admission to the master's programme.

Academic Affairs

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About the study programme
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3 reasons to study at the University of Graz

State-of-the-art education

Contemporary, future-oriented education laying the foundations for a career as a highly skilled specialist in business or science

World-leading expertise

Highly qualified teachers in mathematics research and application with excellent networks

Outstanding supervision

Skilled, dedicated and personalised supervision with a good staff-student ratio

„Mathematics is fascinating because it plays a vital role as the universal problem-solving language of science and gives us many avenues for making our complex world a bit more straightforward.“

Erion