PhD Programme in Mathematical Sciences

Structured doctoral programme in pure and applied mathematics within GAUSS, integrating PhD research with lectures, seminars, conferences, and thesis-committee supervision.

Academic requirements

Excellent Master's degree in mathematics or physics. Students of a university of applied sciences or "Berufsakademie" and exceptionally qualified holders of a Bachelor's degree may also apply. They may have to go through a two-semester qualification period before admission.

Minimum GPA

No fixed minimum GPA is published on the current official programme page.

English requirements

English proficiency at level C1 or higher, for example IELTS 7.0 or TOEFL iBT 94. The official programme page also states that proficiency in written and spoken English is required.

Accepted bachelor fields

Master in mathematics; alternatively, an application with a master's degree in natural sciences is possible. DAAD additionally states that applicants normally hold an excellent master's degree in mathematics or physics.

APS Certificate

Yes

Tuition fee

None

Semester contribution

EUR 466.40 per semester (Summer Semester 2026 standard semester fee).

Funding info

Tuition: None Semester contribution: EUR 466.40 per semester (Summer Semester 2026 standard semester fee).

The official programme page states that a doctoral degree in mathematics can lead to a research career in mathematics or an attractive leadership position outside academia.

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