Mathematics

Description The Mathematics programme develops your knowledge of scientific theories and methods, your experience in working independently with scientific questions and your ability to express yourself clearly on academic issues. Career Opportunities For mathematicians, unemployment is virtually unknown. You have many career opportunities in Denmark as well as abroad. Because of the analytical qualifications which are acquired through the programme. Mathematicians are often preferred for analyst positions. In economy, the health sector, construction etc. there are often enormous amounts of data which need to be structured and analysed. Some mathematicians focus on statistics and they have great career opportunities in analysis institutes, hospitals, pharmaceutical companies etc. There are many political and health-related decisions which are made on the basis of statistical analyses. If you want to work in research, it usually necessitates completing a PhD. A PhD student is usually paid through a scholarship from a university, a foundation or through a collaboration with a company. About the Degree In this master programme, you get the opportunity to immerse yourself in current issues and complete your own research projects. The programme will provide you with a good basis for handling complex problems which are relevant in many different careers. You can choose subjects from your own areas of interest. Research areas within our department include: Operator Algebras, Combinatorics and Topological Methods, Discrete Mathematics and Graph Theory, Banach Spaces, and Geometry. Admission Entry requirements for the Master's programme in Mathematics: •Bachelor's degree or other degree based on at least three years of higher education after the high school level. • Qualifications in mathematics corresponding to at least 75 ECTS, including the following subjects areas: -Geometry and topology -Algebra -Real and complex analysis -Statistics and probability. Students will be qualified for admission after an individual assessment by the Study Board. In addition, documentation may be required verifying that your proficiency in English is at a specified level. Read about the language requirements of the University of Southern Denmark Apply directly at the University of Southern Denmark with all relevant documentation. To find out whether the level of your foreign certificate or diploma satisfies the general entry requirements, you should contact the University of Southern Denmark directly. A list of the most commonly recognized exams and diplomas can be found at the Danish Agency for Higher Education http://ufm.dk/en/recognition. Tuition Fees and Scholarships No tuition fees for EU/EEA/Swiss students. There is a tuition fee for all full-time degree students who hold a citizenship from outside of EU/EAA/Switzerland. SDU offers 75 scholarships yearly. For information regarding scholarships: https://www.sdu.dk/en/uddannelse/tuition/scholarships For Further Information Information from the Danish Agency for Higher Education can be located at http://ufm.dk/ en You will find information about the Danish assessment of foreign qualifications in Guide to diploma recognition About the Educational System in general visit the section The Danish Higher Education System