Mathematics (Master)

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The master's programme Mathematics at the University of Vienna offers a lot of flexibility. Students choose 30 ECTS from a list of core courses in order to consolidate their foundations and to broaden their mathematical perspectives. They dive deeper into a particular area by completing 30 ECTS from the specialization module and 8 ECTS of reading seminars. The programme is topped off by 22 ECTS of electives that can also come from adjacent areas like physics, computer science or economy, depending on the mathematical specialization. The last semester is devoted to the writing of the master's thesis and the thesis defence concludes the programme.

Master of Science

Degree Programme Code: 066 821

4 semesters / 120 ECTS credits

Language: English

NO entrance examination

Curriculum (Version 2025 in German)

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Study Programme

Within the Master's programme in Mathematics, there are two types of courses: ‘Core’ courses, which are standardised and consist of a core lecture (VO npi, 4 SSt, 6 ECTS) and the corresponding core proseminar (PS pi, 2 SSt, 4 ECTS), and ‘specialisation’ courses, which do not have to follow a fixed format. Core courses are designed for students with prior knowledge from a typical Bachelor's programme in Mathematics, while specialisation courses build on core courses. In addition, seminars in the various specialisations are offered to prepare students for their Master's thesis and defence.

Five Concepts

which you will deal with during your studies:

  • Geometry
  • Stochastics
  • Scientific Computing
  • Algebra
  • Combinatorics

... and many more.

 Overview of the programme structure & topics

Here you find the current offer of courses for this programme to gain better insight into the topics and structure. For more information please click on the respective level.



After Graduation

Due to the universality of this degree programme, graduates have career opportunities in a wide range of specific areas of activity in management or in leading positions, ranging from the technological-scientific field to the commercial and administrative field. Most frequently, mathematicians work in banks or insurance companies, consulting and controlling, information and high technology, software development, as well as market research.

Graduates' Perspective on the Degree Programme

Graduates ...

  • say that this degree programme receives the grade: 1.9 (good)
  • rate the level of difficulty as: 4.1 (high)

→ These results are based on feedback from 43 graduates.

*You can find further assessments of the degree programme from its graduates’ perspective in the graduate survey of the master's programme in Mathematics (in German).

Graduates ...

  • find employment immediately after graduation on average.

*You can find further information on career entry and career paths in the tracking of graduates "MA Mathematics".

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