Prospective Students

The increasing internationalisation of the labour market is raising the need for interdisciplinary university graduates who, in addition to specialist expertise, have strong analytical skills and a well-developed capacity for abstraction.

Graduates of the degree programme are therefore optimally prepared for a wide range of career opportunities.

The successfully completed Bachelor's degree programme qualifies you

• to work in an interdisciplinary, international team of mathematicians, computer scientists, natural scientists, engineers or economists in industry and business,
• to perform tasks in the areas of development, application and sales,
• for further qualification in continuing education programmes,
• with a qualified degree for a Master's degree in the direction of a teaching degree for grammar schools or in the direction of a specialised Master's degree.

Traditional areas of work for mathematicians are:

• Insurance Sector
• Finance
• IT-Companies
• Data Processing
• Schools and Universities

Due to the constant developments in Business, Science and Technology, mathematicians also work in Telecommunications, Vehicle Construction, the Electrical Industry, Management Consultancies and the Chemical Industry.

Overview of the 1-subject and 2-subject Bachelor's degree programmes in Mathematics

Standard Period of Study: 6 Semester
Start of Studies: each winter semester (admission-free)
Graduation: Bachelor of Science (B. Sc.)

Structure of the study programme

The maths degree programme consists of three pillars:

1. Specialisation in mathematics

The mathematics specialisation can be roughly divided into

• the basic mathematics area
• the mathematical advanced area
• the mathematical differentiation or elective area and
• the Bachelor's thesis

Further information on the Mathematics study programme is available under ‘Mathematics curriculum’. Please note that different study plans are provided for different examination regulations. Please select the study plan that is linked to your examination regulations (start date).

2. Minor Subject

a) The minor subject in the 1-subject Bachelor's degree programme in Mathematics

The following minor subjects are currently included in the 1-subject Bachelor's degree programme in Mathematics: Computer Science, Physics, Economics, Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering.

Other subjects can be admitted upon application to the Examination Board if they correspond to the general qualification objectives of the Bachelor's degree programme in Mathematics and the ability to study can be guaranteed. Admission-restricted and NC subjects, such as Psychology, cannot be chosen as a minor subject.

Further information on the programmes in the minor subjects (if currently available) can be found under ‘Curriculum’. Please note that different study plans are provided for different examination regulations. Please select the study plan that is linked to your examination regulations (start of studies).

b) The minor subject in the 2-subject Bachelor's degree programme in Mathematics

Students on the 2-subject Bachelor's degree programme with the aim of becoming a secondary school teacher should note that the following subjects can currently be combined with Mathematics: Physics, English Studies, German Studies, Chemistry and its Mediation, History and Philosophy (cannot be continued in the ‘Master of Education’ at TU Braunschweig).
Please note the different examination regulations.

3. Professionalisation Area

The professionalisation area is characterised by interdisciplinary and action-oriented content. Depending on the study objective and previous knowledge, interdisciplinary and professional qualification courses can be attended, e.g. rhetoric or techniques of scientific work.

Students of the 2-subject Bachelor's programme please refer to the information on the pages of the Faculty of Humanities and Education.

• Information flyer on studying Mathematics                                                                                                                  General information on the subject and structure of the Bachelor's degree programme in Mathematics at TU Braunschweig.
• Information brochure on Mathematics
  Detailed information on studying Mathematics at the TU Braunschweig.
• Structure of the Bachelor's degree programme
  Overview of the structure and procedure of the Mathematics degree programme at TU Braunschweig

Application for a study place

The Bachelor's degree programme in Mathematics is admission-free. You can apply online from 1 June to 15 October for the start of the respective winter semester at TU Braunschweig.

Online application

If you have obtained your university education entrance qualification abroad, please note that different application deadlines may apply to you. You can find detailed information on the website of the International House.  

International Students

In principle, the mathematics degree programmes at TU Braunschweig 

• Mathematics (1-subject Bachelor's and Master's) 
• Financial and Business Mathematics (Bachelor's and Master's) 

are designed as full-time degree programmes. This means that the degree programmes can be completed in the standard period of study of 6 semesters (Bachelor) or 4 semesters (Master). Students have an average semester workload of 30 CP (1 CP corresponds to 30 hours of work) or a workload of 60 CP per academic year.

Part-time study programme - a possible alternative to a full-time study programme?

If there is a special reason (e.g. caring for underage children or gainful employment), the mathematics or financial and business mathematics degree programme can also be studied part-time.

Please note that...

• the part-time programme is not extra-occupational. This means that courses will continue to be offered throughout the week.
• only 30 CP (instead of 60 CP) may be acquired per academic year or only 16 CP (instead of 30 CP) in one semester.
• the application for part-time study must always be submitted in advance for two consecutive semesters or a complete academic year. The application must be submitted to the Enrolment Office of the TU Braunschweig by 1 October of the year if the course begins in the winter semester or by 1 April of the year if the course begins in the summer semester. Students starting their studies at TU Braunschweig for the first time can submit the application as part of the enrolment application.
• the application must be accompanied by an individual study plan for the requested part-time academic year, confirmed by the Examination Board for Mathematics or Financial and Business Mathematics.

The study programme coordination will be happy to advise you on questions relating to part-time study and in particular on putting together a study plan. The examination board can recommend part-time study on the basis of the study plan. The examination board must sign the application to confirm that your study plans are fundamentally feasible before the application is submitted. The study programme coordination for Mathematics and Financial and Business Mathematics will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

Decision-making aids for or against part-time study

Before you make a decision in favour of part-time study, you should clarify how part-time study will affect any additional benefits you may receive from non-university institutions, such as:

• BAföG (Studying normally means working full-time on your studies. Unfortunately, BAföG funding is not usually possible for part-time students).
• Health Insurance
• Child Benefit
• Tax Issues
• Authorisation to live in student halls of residence
• Residence permit etc.

Please contact the relevant offices in good time and discuss your plans with them. You should also consider whether, in your personal situation, saving half of the tuition fee outweighs the restrictions in the degrees or in the choice of modules.