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About the programme

Mathematics at TU Dresden is a Master of Science taught in English, taking four semesters (two years) full time or eight semesters part time. It gives you comprehensive knowledge of mathematics as an exact science and lets you set your own emphasis, for example in algebra, geometry and discrete structures, analysis, stochastics, numerics, optimisation, or modelling and simulation. You select modules worth at least 84 credit points, including at least 66 in mathematics and at least 18 in a minor subject, which you can choose from the wide range of courses at TU Dresden to broaden your knowledge. It suits graduates in mathematics, physics or a closely related field who enjoy mathematics and are aiming for careers in research and development, software development, big data and AI, banks, insurance companies or management consultancies, where mathematicians analyse complex relationships and develop new solutions.

Fields of study

Mathematics(Mathematics & Statistics)

How to apply

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Requirements

What you need to apply for Mathematics at Technical University Dresden (TU Dresden)

English language

IELTS Overall
5.5/ 9.0

Academic requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree
Required

Tests and documents

Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Required
GRE
Not required
GMAT
Not required

APS verification

APS certificate
Required for Application

APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.

Prerequisites

Admission requirements

Requirements to be admitted to the Master’s degree program:

  • Candidates must have completed a first vocational university degree recognized in Germany or a qualification from an officially recognized vocational academy in the field of mathematics or a closely related program of study, in particular in technomathematics or mathematics in business and economics. An Admissions Committee will be set up to decide on questions of doubt regarding the assessment of study programs.
  • Proficiency in English at B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. More on proof of language skills (opens in a new tab)
  • Proof must be provided in the form of a certificate for general university entrance qualification, a certificate for subject-specific university entrance qualification comprising English as a foreign language, a certificate for university entrance qualification from a program completed in English, a certificate of a university degree program completed in English or the result of an internationally recognized language test, e.g. TOEFL (72), IELTS (5.5), UNIcert II.

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to Mathematics

Programme-specific documents

Documents to be submitted

The following documents must be submitted for an application:

Application form (is automatically generated at the end of the online application in the uni assist portal.) Please be aware, that the spelling on the application must correspond to the spelling in your passport.

Personal data sheet (short CV)

Passport copy (only the page with the name and photo) or ID Card

Scan from the original certificate or from the Authenticated copy of the original as well as Scan from the sworn translation (German or English) of the following documents:

High School certificate with subject and grade summary, if applicable: Certificate of university entrance examination

If you have already studied in your home country or at other universities, submit the subject and grade summary of all years, and if available: the graduation certificate

If a degree program has already been completed: Overview of subjects and grades of all years of study and the final degree certificate

proof of sufficient German language skills (except for English taught master's programmes)

Please note that for certain degree programmes further special documents (e.g. application for aptitude assessment, proof of foreign language skills, motivation letter, internships) must be submitted. Please familiarise yourself prior to applying by reading the corresponding pages in TU Dresden’s Student Information System.

Applicants for higher semesters have to submit a "Moduldescription" (German or English) as well as a certificate of recognition for the desired course of study.

For applications for master's programmes, if the first university degree is not present:

Certificate (with original signature or authenticated copy) regarding the estimated end of studies and these so called 80 percent confirmation that at least 80% of the Bachelor degree programme has been completed, incl. the current average grade (for a 4-year degree – 7 completed semesters, for a 3-year degree – 5 completed semesters)

Applicants with chinese, vietnamese or indian educational certificates have to submit the original certificate of the Academic Evaluation Centre at the German embassy (APS – Akademische Prüfstelle) Information about the APS

Students who are already enrolled in a German university have to submit this additional application form (Nebenhörer).

If you want to change from another German university to TU Dresden, you will need a Transcript of records and enrolment certificate.

This programme applies directly or via uni-assist. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.

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Apostille and notarization

Requirements vary by nationality and issuing country. Many German universities require certified translations and, in some cases, document apostilles. Verify current requirements directly with the admissions office, or use our document services for guided preparation.

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How to apply

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Application quick facts

APS

Required for Application

APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.

Application fee

75 EUR

Complexity

Low

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Costs

Tuition

FREE

No tuition fees

Semester contribution

N/A

per semester

Application fee

75 EUR

per application

Estimated year-1 total cost

11,904 EUR

Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs.

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