Master in Mathematics

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Objectives

The Master in Mathematics at the University of Luxembourg provides a broad education and a strong background in Mathematics. It enables our students to proceed to the forefront of knowledge in one of the major fields of present-day Mathematics. With the expertise gained, graduates will be able to use and adapt mathematical methods, to recognize and analyze mathematical structures, to efficiently communicate mathematical information, and to approach other areas of knowledge. They will be capable of working collaboratively and functioning professionally in Mathematics related positions.

Because student needs and interests vary, a flexibility is inherent to the curriculum, which allows students to perform the programme following different career perspectives.

The programme is designed for students who wish to prepare for careers related to Mathematics. It enables these students to acquire expertise and professional qualification

• to work in the financial sector
• to work in other private or public sector companies
• to become professors in secondary education
• to work in public research and higher education

Due to attractive options and specialisations, e.g. in Mathematics Education or in Financial Mathematics, along with the practical orientation of the programme (including industrial cooperation and internships in secondary schools, banks or companies in Luxembourg), graduates are well-prepared for a diversified job-market. For students with the career goal secondary school professor, the Master programme offers (together with a Bachelor degree) the required 5-year academic education.

Course programme

The first year of the curriculum concentrates on deepening the mathematical skills. The second year allows a specialization in different options

General Mathematics

This study track focuses on new techniques and concepts of Pure and Applied Mathematics. It provides a high level of mathematical training and facilitates access to a broad spectrum of careers in industry, education, and research. This direction is also intended for prospective secondary school professors. It supplies these students (via optional activities) with a solid theoretical and practical background in Mathematics and Mathematics Education.

Financial Mathematics

This option intends to prepare students with mathematical skills for a wide range of career opportunities in the financial industry. Special emphasis lies on modern stochastic methods used in areas such as financial modelling, derivatives pricing, hedging, risk management, stochastic optimization and control

Programme outline

The programme has a standard duration of 4 terms (2 years – 120 ECTS) and ends with the Master of Science in Mathematics degree. The University of Luxembourg provides a multilingual environment. The language of instruction of the Master in Mathematics is English.

The curriculum consists of core courses which are compulsory for all students and others which are compulsory within the chosen specialization. Beside these restrictions, the highest possible flexibility in choosing optional courses is intended. The training strategies motivate students through an inquiry-based approach. Credits can be obtained not only from lecture courses, but also from reading courses, supervised student projects, student seminars, internships…

The Master Thesis is written in a selected area of specialization during the fourth semester. For students with the specialization in Financial Mathematics a financial industry internship (“stage”) is compulsory. Also for the option General Mathematics a Master Thesis in collaboration with industry is possible. The Master Thesis may be combined with the internship and (co-) supervised by a member of the institution where the internship is performed.

Start of the programme Each September

Programme evaluation

An evaluation by the students of the Master’s degree programme in Mathematics is organised each semester

Application requirements

A necessary condition for admission to the programme is a first academic degree (e.g. a Bachelor degree) in Mathematics or in a related subject.

Application

Online registration is possible on www.uni.lu in the students' section. The "Service des Etudes et de la Vie Etudiante" (SEVE) provides enrolment and individual support to students:
seve.infos@no-spamuni.lu
T. +352 / 46 66 44-6060

Contacts

Université du Luxembourg
Faculty of Science, Technology and Communication
6, rue Coudenhove-Kalergi
L-1359 Luxembourg-Kirchberg
T.++352 46 66 44 5000

The programme is organised by the Mathematics Research Unit of the University of Luxembourg.

Mathematics Research Unit
University of Luxembourg
Campus Kirchberg
6, rue Richard Coudenhove-Kalergi
L-1359 Luxembourg City
Grand-Duchy of Luxembourg
http://math.uni.lu

Sonja di Renzo
Curriculum secretary
sonja.direnzo@no-spamuni.lu
T. +352 466644 - 5443

Prof. Dr. Norbert Poncin
(study director - Master in Mathematics)
norbert.poncin@no-spamuni.lu
T. +352 466644 - 6376

Prof. Dr. Anton Thalmaier
(study director - track "Financial Mathematics")
anton.thalmaier@no-spamuni.lu
T. +352 466644 - 6238

Updated information about the programme will appear regularly on the homepage of the Master :
http://mathmaster.uni.lu

For further information see the following website.
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Studying in Luxembourg

The University of Luxembourg, founded in 2003, offers an inspiring international multilingual learning environment with innovative course formats and a high degree of interaction due to small student groups.

As Luxembourg is one of the most important finance places of Europe with increasing needs of highly qualified staff, the Master in Mathematics with the option Mathematical Finance offered by the University of Luxembourg is unique in this respect. Students can make their internship and Master thesis in close cooperation with Luxembourg’s financial institutions. Due to close contacts of the Mathematics Research Unit with the system of secondary education in Luxembourg, a study at the University of Luxembourg has considerable advantages for prospective teachers. Special courses in Applied Didactics of Mathematics (partially given by practitioners) and internships in secondary schools in Luxembourg City aim at coaching students for the entrance examination on the biennial practical work placement.