Mathematics (Bachelor of Science, B.Sc.)
Mathematics at Humboldt-Universität is all about exploring structures, laws and problems from the natural sciences, technology and economics. Theories are developed through abstraction, and their results find diverse applications in science and practice.
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At a glance
Course structure and content
The aim of the bachelor’s course (Bachelor of Science) is to provide students with the basic knowledge to apply mathematical approaches and working methods to a range of areas within and outside research. In particular, they are put in a position where they can grasp and model a range of issues, cooperate with other mathematicians and specialists from other disciplines and practitioners and above all, to familiarise themselves with other mathematical fields. The competences acquired are summarised below:
- Good grounding in mathematical knowledge
- Fundamental competence in scientific approaches
- Methodological competence and flexibility
- Abstraction capability, detection of analogies and basic patterns
- Conceptual, analytical and logical thinking
- Understanding of the meaning of mathematical modelling
- Basic knowledge of simulation and mathematical software
- Solution of a sophisticated question as bachelor’s thesis.
Mono-bachelor's course Mathematics (180 CP)
Mandatory Modules (115 CP)
| Module | Title | Size |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Analysis I | 10 CP |
| 2 | Analysis II | 10 CP |
| 3 | Analysis III | 10 CP |
| 4 | Linear Algebra and Analytic Geometry I | 10 CP |
| 5 | Linear Algebra and Analytic Geometry II | 10 CP |
| 6 a | Algebra I | 10 CP |
| 6 b | Function Theory | 5 CP |
| 7 | Numerical Linear Algebra | 5 CP |
| 8 | Fundamentals of Numerical Mathematics and Optimization | 10 CP |
| 9 | Stochastics I | 10 CP |
| 10 | Introduction to Scientific Computing | 5 CP |
| 11 | Project Exercise I | 5 CP |
| 12 | Seminar | 5 CP |
| 27 | Final Module / Bachelor's Thesis | 10 CP |
Mandatory Elective Modules (35 CP)
Students must complete modules from the following table, totaling 35 ECTS credits. Alternatively, modules from the Master's programme in Mathematics can also be used.
| Module | Title | Size |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Differential Geometry | 10 CP |
| 14 | Topology I | 10 CP |
| 15 | Algebra II | 10 CP |
| 16 | Number Theory | 10 CP |
| 17 | Functional Analysis | 10 CP |
| 18 | Partial Differential Equations | 10 CP |
| 19 | Nonlinear Optimization | 10 CP |
| 20 | Calculus of Variations and Optimal Controls | 10 CP |
| 21 | Numerical Methods for Ordinary Differential Equations | 10 CP |
| 22 | Numerical Methods for Partial Differential Equations I | 10 CP |
| 23 | Stochastic Financial Mathematics I | 10 CP |
| 24 | Stochastics II | 10 CP |
| 25 | Methods of Statistics | 10 CP |
| 26 | Project Exercise II | 5 CP |
Überfachlicher Wahlpflichtbereich (30 LP)
In the interdisciplinary elective area, modules from the module catalogs of other subjects or central institutions, totaling 20 ECTS credits, must be completed freely; the subjects of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences located on the Adlershof campus and those of the Faculty of Economics are particularly recommended.
In addition, modules totaling 10 ECTS credits must be completed from the designated module catalogs of other subjects or central institutions. Alternatively, these 10 ECTS credits can be earned through professional internships. A professional internship is defined as a full-time internship of at least four weeks, completed in a company or research institution. A full-time internship of at least four weeks is credited with 5 ECTS credits upon submission of an internship report; a full-time internship of at least eight weeks is credited with 10 ECTS credits upon submission of an internship report.
General course offerings for students coming from other courses of studies
| Module | Title | Size |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Analysis I | 10 CP |
| 2 | Analysis II | 10 CP |
| 4 | Linear Algebra and Analytic Geometry I | 10 CP |
| 5 | Linear Algebra and Analytic Geometry II | 10 CP |
Special features
The Department of Mathematics at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin enjoys a high national and international reputation and offers a top-quality mathematics programme.
The Department of Mathematics boasts a wide range of professorships, which are involved in numerous collaborative research and teaching projects with other Berlin universities: within the DFG Research Center MATHEON, the Collaborative Research Center "Space, Time, Matter" ("Raum, Zeit, Materie"), the Berlin Mathematical School, and many others.
This translates into a broad selection of courses for you, even at the bachelor's level, and the opportunity to specialize in many areas of mathematics. An active student council provides support to its fellow students, especially at the start of their studies, amongst others, with a mathematics WarmUP-week.
If you are passionate about mathematics and have achieved above-average grades in this subject at school, you have excellent qualifications for university studies.
The ability and willingness to organize yourself well and engage with specialist literature are also important and very helpful for any university degree.
Subject-specific admission and enrolment rules
Career opportunities & prospects
You can apply for the Mathematics as well as the Statistics Master’s programme at Humboldt-Universität.
Find out more in the course catalogue or via the database Hochschulkompass nationwide.
Mathematical approaches and ways of working can be found today in many areas of knowledge, e.g. in the natural sciences and technology, as well as in the banking and insurance sectors. Mathematics graduates are ideally qualified for jobs that require the ability to solve problems, i.e. for a broad spectrum of professions in research, business and administration.
More information on career prospects and alternatives can be found in the Berufenet database.
Course Advisory Service
Prof. Dr. Thomas Walpuski
Recognition of credits
Examination Board, Ms. Prof. Schüth, Tel. 030 2093 45432, pruefaus@math.hu-berlin.de
Contact information for the institute
Department of Mathematics
Johann von Neumann-Haus, Institutsgebäude, Rudower Chaussee 25, 12489 Berlin