Details of program The Master's program in Mathematics can be chosen as a single major subject or as a secondary subject (so called Minor subject) in addition to another primary subject. Details of the program for Please select Single Subject Master's (90 ECTS) Master's Minor (30 ECTS)
Scheme of program The Master's degree in Mathematics (as Major) is worth 90 ECTS points. It consists of a Master module of 60 ECTS points and a Master's thesis of 30 ECTS points. The standard study period for the Master's program is 3 semesters (full time). The courses of the Master's program in Mathematics are taught in English. The Master Minor in Mathematics is a module consisting of courses worth 30 ECTS points. For detailed rules on the Mathematics Master (Minor and Major), please consult the "Studienplan" (in German).
Deadlines Semester dates Current dates of the academic year and lecture periods of all degree courses incl. semester breaks and vacation New students Apply for a degree program Request for change of study program/s Current students Renewal of semester registration for the forthcoming semester Request for change of study program/s Registration for BeNeFri Request for leave of absence Request for removal from Student Registry for one of the following reasons: completion of studies, interruption of studies or dropping out of university Request for transfer from master's degree course to doctorate Request for extension of study period Important dates Examinations, dates and admission
Requirements Individual academic requirements The following academic qualifications are required for admission to the master’s degree program in Mathematics (mono): a) Bachelor's degree from a recognized Swiss university with a major in the branch of studies Mathematics b) Bachelor's degree from a recognized university, provided at least 60 ECTS credits were earned in Mathematics and the master's degree program can be successfully completed with a maximum additional 60 ECTS credits (admission requirements which must be fulfilled in order to complete the master's degree program). The ECTS credits will be listed separately in the diploma supplement as extracurricular attainments. Please consult the admission requirements for the minor as presented in the plan of studies. The degree used for assessment purposes may not be more than ten years old. Swiss bachelor's degrees/programs from the University of Bern that allow admission to the desired master's degree program without any assessment: Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from other Universities that allow admission to the desired master’s degree program without any assessment (Document in German) Application and admission General admission requirements Application and admission with a Swiss degree Application and admission with an international degree For questions regarding application and admission, please contact the Admissions Office.
Swiss bachelor's degrees/programs from the University of Bern that allow admission to the desired master's degree program without any assessment: Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from other Universities that allow admission to the desired master’s degree program without any assessment (Document in German)
Application and admission Application and admission Admission requirements Application deadlines Current UniBE students Apply for a change to the M Sc in Mathematics, Universität Bern by self-service as part of the re-registration for the next semester. Renewal of semester registration → Self-service Recognition of academic achievements Procedure and timing of the renewal of semester registration Application with a Swiss degree Online application Assessment Steps from application to registration Application with an international degree Online application CHECKLIST - Documents for your application / Important information Steps from application to registration For questions regarding application and admission, please contact the Admissions Office.
Graduation As soon as the requirements set by the study regulations are fulfilled, you can apply for a formal completion of your studies via the Deans office. The information about the completion process can be found here.
After your master's After completing the Master’s program it is possible to continue your studies by applying to a PhD program. Many of our graduates are employed in banks, insurance companies and federal agencies. Others work in IT companies or as teachers. The Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) has also employed many of our graduates.
