M.Sc. Mathematics for Business and Industry
Regensburg University of Applied Sciences (OTH Regensburg) Regensburg
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- Winter and summerIntake
- EnglishLanguage
- 15 JanNext deadline
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About the programme
Mathematics for Business and Industry is an English-taught Master of Science (M.Sc.) at OTH Regensburg's Faculty of Computer Science and Mathematics. It takes 3 semesters (90 ECTS) full-time, with starts on 15 March (summer) and 1 October (winter). The programme deepens your expertise in analysis, optimisation, statistics and computational methods and links it to fields in high demand: actuarial science for insurance and finance, industrial mathematics for engineering and production problems, AI and data science, and information technology. Courses are led by mathematicians with industry experience, you can tailor your specialisation, and you apply your knowledge to real-world projects. It suits mathematics graduates who want careers in finance, engineering, technology or research. There is no numerus clausus, but admission requirements apply.
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What you need to apply for Mathematics for Business and Industry at Regensburg University of Applied Sciences (OTH Regensburg)
English language
German language
Academic requirements
ECTS are study credits. One year of full-time study is about 60 ECTS.
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APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.
Prerequisites
a) A successfully completed university degree in a relevant degree programme with at least six semesters of theoretical study and a workload of 210 ECTS credits (or at least 180 ECTS credits), or an equivalent domestic or foreign degree. All undergraduate mathematics degree programmes are considered relevant. The Master commission decides on the relevance and/or equivalence of the degree and the equivalence of degrees obtained at universities outside of Germany in accordance with Art. 86 BayHIG. If the degree certificate cannot yet be presented at the time of application, proof of the examinations taken to date must be submitted.
b) Proof that the above-mentioned university degree included at least 30 ECTS credits in mathematical core areas.
c) Proof of English language proficiency on the level CEFR B2.
d) Proof that the degree was completed with at least the German grade „2,7 or higher“. If this grade was not achieved, candidates can present additional proof from the Controller of Examinations that they graduated among the top 51% of their cohort.
Applicants must provide proof of English language skills. Please upload one of the following language certificates in the online portal (opens in a new tab):
- IELTS Academic with an overall score of at least 6.0 points
- TOEFL iBT with a minimum of 85 points
- Cambridge B2 / Cambridge English Qualification with a minimum of 170 points
- TELC, level B2
- PTE Academic Test B2 (59-75 points)
- Statement that English is your native language
Documents checklist
What to prepare for your application to Mathematics for Business and Industry
Programme-specific documents
- Bachelor's degree certificate + transcript of records
- If the final degree documents have not been issued yet: provisional transcript of records or degree documents
- If the Bachelor's degree was completed abroad: VPD from Uni-Assist * + APS certificate (for applicants from India)
- Higher education entrance qualification (higher secondary school certificate)
- If you studied in Germany before: exmatriculation certificate from previous university (if not available yet, it can be submitted during enrolment)
- Curriculum vitae
- Proof of sufficient English language proficiency (B2), for details please checkinformation about applications --> International.
Documents must be presented in German or English (or together with a certified translation into German or English).
- The VPD evaluation report is an essential part of your application. If you have not obtained your VPD yet, you must apply for it directly at Uni-Assist. Processing your VPD application can take up to 6 weeks, so make sure to apply early. If you have any questions about the status of your application for VPD, please contact uni-assist directly. The VPD process is separate from the application process at OTH Regensburg.
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APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.
Application fee
75 EUR
Complexity
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93053 Regensburg
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Costs
Tuition
FREE
No tuition fees
Semester contribution
198 EUR
per semester
Application fee
75 EUR
per application
Estimated year-1 total cost
12,300 EUR
Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs.
This programme has restricted admission (NC). Admission is competitive and based on academic performance.
Additional fee information
Semester fee + service fee for non-EU students
The 500 € service fee is charged each semester in addition to the regular semester fee and is payable upon enrolment or re-registration. The fee will be used to expand the services necessary for the support and integration of international students enrolled in English-language degree programmes at the OTH Regensburg.
The fee only applies to students who will start their studies in the winter semester 2024/2025 or later.
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