Master program in Mathematics taught in English

Welcome to the Master (MSc) Programme in Mathematics at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)!

The Master in Mathematics Programme at KIT is research-oriented and has a strong focus on in-depth studies in a wide range of pure & applied mathematics subjects. We welcome students who have strong background in mathematics and who are interested in continuing their studies in wide areas of pure and applied mathematics at the KIT Department of Mathematics.

Faculty members of the KIT Department of Mathematics are internationally recognised experts in

Algebra and Geometry
Analysis and Differential Equations
Numerical Analysis and Partial Differential Equations, Scientific Computing, Inverse Problems, Computational and Data Sciences
Computational Statistics, Stochastics, and Stochastic Processes in Finance, Actuarial Science and Engineering.

Our students can also benefit greatly from a variety of programms offered by the following research centers embedded in KIT

Collaborative Research Centre CRC1173: Wave Phenomena: analysis and numerics
KIT Center MathSEE: Mathematics in Sciences, Engineering, and Economics
Research Training Group RTG2229: Asymptotic Invariants and Limits of Groups and Spaces

The students are also free to choose courses in some non-mathematics subjects such as

Computer Science
Physics
Economics
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering

For a detailed description of the study plan, study regulation and required credit points, please visit the website StudyPlan.
If you have further questions, please contact JProf. Xian Liao (Email: xian.liao(at)kit.edu) or Ms. Marion Ewald (Office: Mon 10-14, Wed+Thu 10-16:30, Room 3.029-MathBuilding, Email: marion.ewald(at)kit.edu).

Below you can find informations on
Courses
Application
Time Plan
Study at KIT

Welcome!
The Welcome & Integration Team of the International Students Office offers international students various welcome and information events in the period from October 7th to October 18th, 2024!

Courses

For the master courses given in English language within Department of Mathematics at KIT in the current Winter Semester 2024/2025 (WS24/25), please see the table below.

The courses held in English are part of the regular mathematics program and are also open to German students. In particular, tutorials, seminars and lab courses offer opportunities for cooperation. Enrolled students may attend courses not only in English but also in German. For a complete list of the mathematical courses given in English/German language in WS24/25, please visit CoursesWS24/25.

The module handbooks, which include the complete list and detailed descriptions (e.g. credit points) of courses in mathematics and in other complementary fields (not necessarily for the current semester), can be found here.

For the master courses in the past, please see Archive.

Courses for the International Program in Winter Semester 2024/2025
No.	Type	Title	Lecturer
0100002	Lecture	Advanced Methods in Nonlinear PDEs	de Rijk
0100027	Lecture	Stochastic Simulation	Krumscheid
0100028	Problem class	Stochastic Simulation	Krumscheid
0100049	Seminar	Seminar (Numerical and Statistical Aspects of Machine Learning)	Trabs Krumscheid Frank
0100055	Lecture	Parallel Computing	Krause Simonis
0100057	Problem class	Parallel Computing	Krause Simonis
0104800	Lecture	Functional Analysis	Reichel
0104810	Problem class	Functional Analysis	Reichel
0105360	Lecture	Nonlinear Maxwell Equations	Schnaubelt
0105370	Problem class	Nonlinear Maxwell Equations	Schnaubelt
0105450	Lecture	Variational Methods	Lewintan
0105460	Problem class	Variational Methods	Lewintan
0105600	Lecture	Spatial Stochastics	Hug
0105610	Problem class	Spatial Stochastics	Hug
0107800	Lecture	Numerical methods in mathematical finance	Jahnke
0107900	Problem class	Numerical methods in mathematical finance	Jahnke Kirn
0110300	Lecture	Finite Element Methods	Maier
0110310	Problem class	Finite Element Methods	Maier
0112600	Lecture	Numerical Methods for Integral Equations	Arens
0112610	Problem class	Numerical Methods for Integral Equations	Arens
0120600	Seminar	Seminar (Free Interface Problem)	Liao
0123100	Lecture	Forecasting: Theory and Praxis	Gneiting
0123110	Problem class	Forecasting: Theory and Praxis	Gneiting
0124060	Lecture	Extremal Graph Theory	Sagdeev
0124070	Problem class	Extremal Graph Theory	Sagdeev
0155450	Lecture	Introduction to Kinetic Theory	Frank
0155460	Problem class	Introduction to Kinetic Theory	Frank
0156400	Lecture	Harmonic Analysis	Frey
0156410	Problem class	Harmonic Analysis	Frey
0165900	Lecture	Introduction to Fluid Mechanics	Liao
0165910	Problem class	Introduction to Fluid Mechanics	Liao

Application

For general questions regarding requirements, application procedures, tuition fee, please visit International Students Office at KIT, and in particular Application for Master Programme in Mathematics.
We ask foreign students to apply via the webpages of the International Students Office https://bewerbung.studium.kit.edu/prod/campus/Portal/Start?l=en

Deadline for application
-July 15th, for the winter semester
-January 15th, for the summer semester

Requirements
-Bachelor degree in Mathematics corresponding to at least three years of study at a university or a qualification equivalent to it (e.g. a degree in Physics or Engineering with large mathematical content)
- Knowledge in mathematics including but not limited to abstract and linear algebra, analysis, functional analysis, probability theory, and numerical methods
-Proficiency in English (with proof of language tests, e.g. TOEFL with minimum score 90) or German language (DSH or basic level III)

Recommendations for the application
-Submit your application as early as possible (at least one month before the deadline)
-Attach a cover letter for your application explaining your motivation to study at KIT and your competence in mathematics.

Our Master's program in Mathematics can also be found in the DAAD International Programmes 2024/2025.

Time Plan

The Master in Mathematics Programme is designed to be completed within two years, consisting of four semesters.
The important dates and deadlines at KIT is found here, and in general the lecture period is
- from mid October to mid February (15 weeks), for the winter semester,
- from mid April to end of July (14 weeks), for the summer semester.

For a detailed description of the study plan, study regulation and required credit points, please visit the website StudyPlan.
Generally speaking, 120 Credit Points (CP) are to be collected during the four semesters:
- During the first three semesters, the students take lectures & seminars (90 CP, see Courses above).
The students visit the advanced mathematical or non-mathematical lectures to deepen their knowledge, while research and student seminars expose the students to a wide range of topics and train them to critically read recent publications and present the material to the public.
- During the last semester, the students are expected to write the Master's thesis (30 CP) under the guidance of a faculty member.
A required Master's thesis allows for students to immerse into real research and deeply learn one of the selected topics.

Study at KIT

Tuition fee
There is a tuition fee of EUR 1,500 per semester for non-EU students, see https://www.intl.kit.edu/istudies/9638.php
Please note that KIT cannot offer stipends or scholarships. Please note that most funding agencies such as national funds and DAAD require approximately one year to process applications.

Language classes
German language classes are offered by the Language Center at KIT.
The language center at KIT offers also many other language courses.

Student Council (Fachschaft)
The students at Fachschaft Mathematik/Informatik are ready to help you with your questions, which may concern exams, mini-jobs, events. Once enrolled international students are welcome to contact Fachschaft by sending an email to international@fsmi.uni-karlsruhe.de or simply visiting in person. The International Master Mathematics Handbook collects very useful informations (e.g. KIT-Accounts, WLAN, Libraries, Websites, Study Plans) for international students.

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Degree programs taught in English at KIT
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Living in Karlsruhe
The official website of the city Karlsruhe can be found here, where you can find the informations ranging from the application of residence permits to the offers of free time activities.
It is not easy to find accommodations on a short notice. We recommend to get in touch with the Housing Department as soon as possible. More useful informations can also be found LivingLearningKarlsruhe.