Master in Mathematics

Master in Mathematics is one of 10 English-taught Mathematics programmes at master’s level in the register, offered by 6 institutions. 10 of them list an annual fee for students from outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland; this programme lists EUR 1,453 a year. 10 are at a public university, where EU, EEA and Swiss students pay no tuition within the standard duration plus two semesters. The same programme title is offered at 4 institutions, so compare the content, campus and requirements before you choose.

What you study

The Master's in Mathematics at the University of Vienna is built around research-level mathematics. You learn mathematical ways of thinking and how to solve mathematical questions in theory and practice. The programme is oriented towards the current state of international research, so you work with mathematical methodology and gain expert knowledge first-hand. You specialise in a field of study that is close to current research. The register lists keywords such as Rechnen and Geometrie, which gives you a rough idea of the ground covered.

Admission, language and next steps

Teaching is in English. There is no entrance examination according to the register. The degree is a Master of Science, MSc, worth 120 ECTS and lasting two years (four semesters). Applications go directly to the University of Vienna, not through a central portal, and the university's own page gives the application period. As a public university, EU/EEA and Swiss students pay no tuition within the standard duration plus two semesters. Other students pay a fee per semester.

The degree programmes in Mathematics at the University of Vienna offer an academic education of high quality, preparing students for a career in research, economics, administration and technology. As central elements of this education the students will learn mathematical ways of thinking and acquire the ability to solve mathematical questions in theory and practice. The master's programme in Mathematics is oriented towards the current state of international research. The graduates will learn mathematical methodology and gain expert knowledge first-hand and they will be educated in a special field of study that is close to current research.

There is no central application portal in Austria: you apply to the institution, here University of Vienna. A public university sets the admission requirements and dates for this level, so read them on the programme page. Entrance examination, as the register states it: No. Entry requirements and language tests are set by the institution, so start from the official programme page. Our guides cover tuition fees, the student residence permit and housing.