Master in Mathematics

The Master in Mathematics at the University of Luxembourg is a flexible high-standard curriculum that is close to the real needs of the students and the job market. Devoted to excellence, it offers a great variety of advanced courses enabling students to choose from three career-driven options: General Mathematics, Industrial Mathematics, and Financial Mathematics.

Strengths

• Curricula designed in cooperation with representatives from industry and banks
• Teaching team committed to the highest pedagogical quality
• Hands-on Luxembourg-based training and internships with selected partners
• Job-oriented options: 
  • General Mathematics
  • Industrial Mathematics
  • Financial Mathematics

Study and career opportunities

• Doctoral Programme in Mathematics and Applications at the University of Luxembourg
• Mathematicians are needed in all institutions and companies, including public sector and higher education institutions, banks, industries, etc.

Learning outcomes

• Prove mastery of the relevant mathematical methods, further develop them and adapt them to new contexts.
• Demonstrate a broad understanding of several areas of advanced mathematics and of their interrelations.
• Analyze complex problems of other fields of science and technology, plan strategies for their resolution, and apply notions and methods of (pure and applied) mathematics to solve them.
• Apply a wide repertoire of probabilistic concepts, computational science techniques, and engineering-oriented methodologies of modern financial and industrial mathematics to real-life problems, and formulate suitable solutions.
• Approach other related areas of knowledge and recognize interconnections.
• Communicate mathematical information accurately and efficiently both to younger students or the public at large, as well as to an expert audience.
• Cooperate effectively in a team and work independently.
• Function professionally and give proof of open-mindedness, dynamism, competence, sense of responsibility, and willingness to take leadership if needed.
• Manage risk appropriately and handle failure in a constructive manner.
• Hone continuously their own personal and professional qualities, in particular via life-long and self-directed learning.

Admission requirements

• Bachelor or equivalent with at least 180 ECTS in mathematics or similar discipline
• Language: level B2 in English

Application

• EU students: February - July
• Non-EU students: February - April

Program at a glance

• Duration: 4 semesters (120 ECTS)
• Registration fees: 200 € / Semester
• Languages: EN
• Campus: Belval
• Application period: 
  • EU: February-July
  • Non-EU: February-April
• Contact: mmath@uni.lu