Course of study

The M.Sc. programme ‘Mathematics and Computer Science’ requires students to accumulate a total of 120 ECTS credits (120 CP). Typically, students should aim to acquire 30 credits per semester.

Students can earn a total of 42 credits during the compulsory stage of the programme; 30 credits for the Master’s thesis and 12 for the accompanying Master’s thesis seminar. The Master’s thesis is to be completed within six months. Before completing their thesis, each student must contribute successfully to the Master’s thesis seminar on a subject directly related to the project work carried out for the student’s thesis.

In the compulsory elective part of the programme, students must acquire at least 78 credits. The compulsory elective part of the curriculum includes practical training phases, modules from core lecture courses, advanced lecture courses or seminars in the fields of mathematics and computer science; work performed as a course tutor or supervisor in problem-solving classes, language courses, soft-skills seminars, industrial work placements or internships, or departmental or university-related administrative duties. For further information, please consult the study regulations.