Bonn International Graduate School of Mathematics (BIGS-M)

Doctoral mathematics programme spanning algebra, number theory, logic, analysis, differential equations, discrete mathematics, geometry, topology, numerical mathematics, scientific computing, and stochastics.

Academic requirements

Academic admission requirements include a Master of Science with a thesis. In exceptional cases, an outstanding Bachelor's degree may be accepted. In the case of the Master of Science without a thesis, there may be an option to write a thesis with the supervisor in Bonn.

Minimum GPA

None stated.

English requirements

Evidence of English proficiency roughly at TOEFL 550 paper-based or 80 internet-based level, or comparable prior instruction in English.

German requirements

Members of BIGS are expected to learn some German.

Accepted bachelor fields

Mathematics, applied mathematics, statistics, physics, computer science with strong mathematical background, or a related field.

APS Certificate

Yes

Thesis required

Yes

Tuition fee

None

Semester contribution

345.07 EUR per semester in Summer Semester 2026 if enrolled as a doctoral student.

Funding info

Tuition: None Semester contribution: 345.07 EUR per semester in Summer Semester 2026 if enrolled as a doctoral student.

Prepares graduates for academic mathematics careers and for quantitative roles such as data science, modelling, and analytics in industry.

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