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M.Sc. Mathematics in Business and Economics.

Technical University Dresden (TU Dresden) Dresden

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  • Winter and summer
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  • English
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  • 15 Jan
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About the programme

Mathematics in Business and Economics at TU Dresden is an application-oriented, four-semester Master of Science taught in English, with starts in the winter or the summer semester and a part-time option. Mathematics underpins forecasting, modelling and simulation, risk measurement and hedging, and the optimisation of processes, from analysing financial products to cutting transport costs and optimising portfolios. The programme focuses on mathematics relevant to business and economics, with a concentration in stochastics and optimisation. Compulsory modules cover mathematical statistics, probability theory, financial and actuarial science, and continuous and discrete optimisation, plus a further stochastics module. You choose 24 ECTS of mathematical electives and 24 ECTS of non-mathematical minor subjects in business and economics. Modules on scientific research and writing support your thesis in the fourth semester. It suits mathematics graduates who want to apply their skills in finance, business and economics.

Fields of study

Economics(Business & Economics)
Business & Management(Business & Economics)
Mathematics(Mathematics & Statistics)

How to apply

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Requirements

What you need to apply for Mathematics in Business and Economics. at Technical University Dresden (TU Dresden)

English language

IELTS Overall
5.5/ 9.0
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English or the result of an internationally recognized language test, e.g. TOEFL (72), IELTS (5.5), UNIcert II.

Academic requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree
Required
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f, at the time of application, proof of the first degree qualifying the applicant for a profession is not yet available, the application will be considered under the precondition that 80% of the credit points attainable for the degree have already been achieved based on completed module examinations or the final thesis and the colloquium (if applicable). A certification from the awarding institute of higher education (examination office) serves as proof of the above-mentioned academic achievements. You can find the appropriate form on the Admissions Office website.

Tests and documents

Statement of Purpose (SOP)
Required
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Required
Letters of Recommendation
Required
GRE
Not required
GMAT
Not required
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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

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 mathematics in business and economics or technomathematics. An Admissions Committee will be set up to decide on questions of doubt regarding the assessment of study programs.

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 in Business and Economics.

Programme-specific documents

Application form

 Resume/CV in tabular form + copy/scan of passport or ID

 Scans of the officially authenticated copies or of the original and of the

translations (German or English) of these documents:

o secondary school graduation certificate, if applicable university entrance

exams

o if you have already studied, transcripts of each semester and university

degree (if you already have one)

o current proof of German proficiency (does not apply for English-language degree program)

 If necessary, other documents required by your desired program (e.g. special

language skills, application for aptitude review)

 Certificate of recognition and module description for applications for a higher

semester

 Applicants with Chinese, Vietnamese or Indian educational certificates:

Scan of the original of your APS certificate

Please find detailed information about required documents and application

deadlines at: 🔗🔗 tud.de/online-bewerbung/bewerbungsverfahren-ueber-uni-assist

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

Step-by-step guide to applying for Mathematics in Business and Economics. at Technical University Dresden (TU Dresden)

Application procedure

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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

Medium

Address

Universitätsstraße 1

40225 Düsseldorf

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Costs

Tuition

FREE

No tuition fees

Semester contribution

310 EUR

per semester

Application fee

75 EUR

per application

Estimated year-1 total cost

12,524 EUR

Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs.

Additional fee information

Students at the Zittau International Institute (IHI)

100,70 EUR

(breakdown: 93,10 EUR Student Union fee + 7,60 EUR for student council/student representation)

When paying for the semester ticket (199,40 EUR), the total amount is 300,10 EUR.

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Admission outcomes

Community-reported data from MS in Germany students (2018-2025)

Acceptance rate

13%

1 accepted out of 8 total applications

Grade distributionGerman scale (1.0 = best, 4.0 = passing)

AdmittedRejected
1.02.03.04.0

Based on 8 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.

Based on 8 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.

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