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Applied Mathematics (B.Sc.)

Taught in German

Overview

Flyer Angewandte Mathematik
Flyer Angewandte Mathematik
Overview

Applied Mathematics bridges the gap between theory and practice. It uses mathematical models to understand and solve real-world problems in engineering, business or the natural sciences. It is particularly indispensable in today’s world: whether in artificial intelligence, data analysis or simulations – many modern technologies only work thanks to the mathematics behind them.

When studying Applied Mathematics, you will learn to transform mathematical theory into practical solutions. You will acquire strong analytical skills and learn about concrete models that will help you advance in many professional fields. Thanks to this training, you can look forward to excellent career prospects in industry, IT, research, the financial sector or consultancy.

A third of the programme is dedicated to a specialisation of your choice. You can choose between five specialisations: Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Business Informatics, Business Mathematics or Statistics. Within mathematics, specialisations are available in areas such as Financial Mathematics, Numerical Mathematics, Optimisation and Stochastics.

Small, manageable classes allow for intensive support for students right from the first semester. The direct link between theory and application makes Applied Mathematics a particularly versatile and future-oriented subject.

 

Study-specific prerequisites

A specialisation in the final year of secondary school in mathematics is helpful but not required.
For all elementary students of this course of study a "Vorkurs Mathematik" (preliminary mathematics course) is offered. Participation is emphatically recommended. More on this...

Composition of the Study Programme

Degree BSc

Degree

Bachelor of Science (BSc)

Duration of studies 6 Semester 180 Credit Points (CP)

Duration of Studies

6 Semesters - 180 Credit Points (CP)

Composition of the Study Programme

Composition of degree programme

The Bachelor’s degree programme in Applied Mathematics consists of

  • a compulsory component
  • a compulsory elective component I
  • a compulsory elective component II, the ‘specialisation area’, which serves as your area of specialisation and in which the final dissertation, the Bachelor’s thesis, is also written.

The programme comprises 180 credit points, of which 99 CP are in compulsory modules, 15–21 CP in compulsory elective area I, and 60–66 CP in compulsory elective area II, including the Bachelor’s thesis. 

In compulsory elective area I, up to 9 CP may be completed in the area of non-subject-specific skills (AfK).

 

Specialisations 

The following specialisations are available: 

  • Computer Science
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Statistics
  • Business Informatics
  • Business Mathematics

 

Modules

1st semester 2nd semester
Analysis 1 Analysis 2
Linear Algebra 1 Linear Algebra 2
Specialisation Proseminar
  Specialisation
3rd semester 4th semester
Fundamentals of Stochastics Optimisation
Fundamentals of Statistics Discrete Structures
Fundamentals of Programming with Python Fundamentals of Data Analysis with R
Specialisation Specialisation
5th semester 6th semester
Elective module Seminar
Numerical Mathematics I  Specialisation
Elective module Specialisation: Bachelor’s thesis
Specialisation  


There is also a part-time option for the programme, which lasts 12 semesters. You can find details of this in the study and examination regulations (Mitteilungen der Universität Gießen, MUG). 

The compulsory elective module area is designed to help you develop your subject-specific skills and specialisation, particularly within the field of mathematics. Here, you can choose modules from the range of compulsory and compulsory elective modules offered on the B.Sc. Mathematics programme. Other modules may be permitted upon application to the Examination Board.

Further information on th structure of the programme can be found in the programme-specific study and examination regulations.

 

Bachelor’s Thesis

In the sixth semester, students also complete their Bachelor’s thesis in their chosen specialisation, which serves as proof of their ability to work scientifically.

Application

Commencement of Studies in the Winter Semester

Commencement of studies

Only possible in the winter semester

Entrance Requirements Abitur ohne Praktikumsnachweis

Entrance requirements

  • A valid university entrance qualification.
    • From Germany: Allgemeine Hoch­schul­reife (= Abitur or similar qualifications), Fach­hoch­schul­reife, Meister­prüfung, Hochschul­zugangs­berechtigung für beruflich Qualifizierte. Further Information
    • From outside of Germany: You can find out whether your university entrance qualification (HZB) from your home country entitles you to enrol directly in a degree programme in Germany on the Information System for Foreign Applicants (anabin).
  • Certification of a pre-professional practical period is not required.
  • Special regulations apply to foreign applicants or those who gained their university-entrance qualifications abroad. Read more
Application not limited only winter

Application / Enrolment

  • The study programme is not subject to admission restrictions.

  • The enrolment period for the winter semester begins at the beginning of June.

  • The end of the enrolment period is determined anew each year, please enquire in the application portal during the enrolment period.

 

Different rules apply in some cases for international applicants. More...

 

Bewerbungsportal
Application portal

Career Options

Career Options

Programmes of further study at JLU

 

Career options / job market

One of the typical features of the subject of Mathematics is that its graduates do not have their own sector in the job market. Mathematicians must rely on constantly finding new areas of employment, which is what has actually happened in the past in a most impressive manner. The interest in Mathematics graduates has clearly increased in industry in the last 15 years (in the area of research and development) but also in the economy in general, in insurance and in banking. In many branches of work, Mathematics involves a typically analytical way of thinking, which eminently helps in dealing with complex application problems of all kinds in various areas of work:

  • Data processing, insurance mathematics, financial economics, logistics
  • Medicine, drug industry, industrial production
  • Teaching
  • Public service and administration

Further Information

Further Information: Documents

Examination- and study regulations

 

Courses offered in the course catalogue

Links

Bachelor's Degree Programmes of Faculty 07

Contact

Subject Advisor
Subject Advisors

Prof. Dr. Oleg Davydov
Heinrich-Buff-Ring 44, HRZ, room 117
35392 Gießen
Phone: 0641 - 99 32192
E-mail: Oleg.Davydov

Links

Central Study Advisor
Central Study Advisor

Beate Pitzler

Central Student Advisory Service
Erwin-Stein-Gebäude, 1st floor
Goethestrasse 58
35390 Giessen

Advisory services and contact information

Central Student Services

Directions and welcome desk