Mathematics for Data and Resource Sciences TU Bergakademie Freiberg

Courses are held in English.

Programme Concept

• Mathematical skills are indispensable for the activities of modern industrial enterprises. In addition, the necessary quantification, professional assessment and documentation of the findings of application-oriented research can only be carried out with the advanced and qualified use of mathematical methods. The current issue of climate change and the challenges associated with it make the management of large data volumes an essential skill, while an understanding of the technical difficulties involved in the provision, transportation and recycling of valuable waste materials and by-products has become invaluable for companies today. Based on a top-class mathematical foundation – ideally laid upon the groundwork of a Bachelor's degree in mathematics – the Mathematics for Data and Resource Sciences programme focuses on the methods and techniques necessary to understand and mathematically address the challenges described above.

Programme Objective

• Successful graduates of the Master's programme Mathematics for Data and Resource Sciences will have acquired the techniques, methods and general mathematical skills to solve the most pressing problems of today. These include the ability to understand and exploit large amounts of data, a mastery of scientific machine learning as well as a broad understanding of problems in the field of scarce resources – such as rare earth metals in particular, or planet Earth in general.

Application-Oriented Lecture Series

• Mathematical problems from real-world applications are discussed in a lecture series created specifically for the Master’s programme. This series provides a catalogue of relevant problem statements at an early stage so that students can apply the skills they have learned in a meaningful way. The clusters of complex issues presented go straight to the heart of the individual research areas and are constantly updated to gain the deepest insight into mathematical problems.

Industrial Internship

• The Master’s programme rewards student commitment to companies based in the region. If an industrial internship of at least four months duration is completed during the degree programme, this time can be recognised in credits that count towards the completion of the Master's thesis: The maximum time required for completing the thesis is reduced from nine months to six, and the content required is also reduced accordingly. This measure is intended to benefit the local economy in the form of expedited graduation and the precise skills acquired by the students. Meanwhile, the students themselves gain by taking their first steps towards permanent employment in the region.

Certification for Specialised Training

• Within the Master's programme, it is possible to obtain extra certification if in-depth knowledge in Mathematical Data Science or Geomathematics is acquired during the degree programme. By means of their respective specialisations – whereby the former focuses more on the processing and treatment of (large) data volumes, and the latter more on the mathematical tools associated with the study of climate change or geosciences in general – graduates are eminently prepared for the real-world requirements of professional practice.

1 January – 15 April

For applicants from India, China and Vietnam, please note: The APS certificate must be submitted with the application. The submission form alone will not be accepted.

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No tuition fees

107 EUR per semester

• 650 EUR to 950 EUR per month, depending on individual lifestyle
• Rent in a student hall of residence per month: an average of 290 EUR

• Bachelor's degree in mathematics or equivalent (graduate status)
• English language skills (details see below)
• Letter of motivation
• Qualification interview
• Successfully completed modules from the catalogue of requirements

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) with at least 90 points (Internet-based test)

or

IELTS (International English Language Test System) with a result of 6.5 or higher

or equivalent

1 January – 15 April

For applicants from India, China and Vietnam, please note: The APS certificate must be submitted with the application. The submission form alone will not be accepted.

1. The "Deutschlandstipendium" is a national scholarship programme that supports above-average students with excellent grades. Social commitment, a willingness to take responsibility and special social, family or personal circumstances will also be taken into account (300 EUR per month for one year).
2. Study completion grant (300 EUR per month for three months)

Part-time employment on campus (e.g. student assistant, canteen) as well as in town (e.g. in supermarkets, cafés, restaurants)

Different kinds of accommodation are available on campus and in the city of Freiberg. The average monthly rent for a room in the student halls of residence, including utilities, is 290 EUR. The most common form of accommodation is the shared flat. Each student has their own room, with the bathroom and kitchen shared.

A separate online application is required to apply for accommodation in the student halls of residence. The recommended time to submit this is three months before the start of the semester.

https://tu-freiberg.de/en/career-center

• Counselling: development of personal and skills profiles, individual application portfolio checks, preparation for job interviews
• Training in technical and leadership skills: soft skills training, development of interdisciplinary knowledge, coaching for job applications / career entry
• ORTE career fair, networking with companies
• Online job board

General support and services are provided by the International Office. Please see: https://tu-freiberg.de/en/study/your-studies/incoming-students-abroad.