Mathematical Sciences, Master’s Programme
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Department of Mathematical Sciences at the Faculty of Science and Technology
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The student office
At the student office you can get help with various questions related to your studies.
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Education plan
Education plan of Mathematical Sciences, Master’s programme
Programme overwiev
The programme consists of 12 courses of 7.5 credits each and a master's thesis of 30 credits.
There is only one mandatory course (Perspectives in mathematics) at the programme. Depending on your choice of specialization, you should choose 4-9 courses from a list of recommended courses. The remaining 2-7 courses can be chosen freely. It is possible to include some bachelor level courses but at most four courses (30 credits) in a master's degree can be at bachelor level.
Specializations Mathematical Sciences | University of Gothenburg (gu.se)
Courses at the Department of Mathematical Sciences | University of Gothenburg (gu.se)
The Department of Mathematical Sciences
The programme is hosted by the Department of Mathematical Sciences.
Read more at the organization page of the Department of Mathematical Sciences
Programme committee
The programme is continuously followed up by the programme committee. Committee meetings and an annual evaluation and development meeting are held during the academic year.
Student representative: Erik Dagobert gusdagoer@student.gu.se
Useful links for master students at the Department of Mathematical Sciences
As a student at our department, you have all your education at Campus Johanneberg in the Chalmers area. This means that some things are different compared to students at other parts of the University of Gothenburg. We have gathered practical aspects of your studies which applies to students at our department.
Access to our premises and to digital tools
To be able to access digital tools you need to create a student account and to access our facilities you need to apply for an access card. Make sure to follow the steps listed below:
- Activate your student account
As an international student you activate your student account by visiting a Servicecenter at the University of Gothenburg. Remember to bring a valid ID such as a passport or driving licence. - Register for your courses in Ladok
- Activate your CID (Chalmers-account)
To be able to use computers at campus, you need to activate a CID (Chalmers-account). - GU card - your access card
Order a GU card. To order a GU card you must have an active student account at the University of Gothenburg. Provided that you have activated your CID, your GU-card works as your access card to all premises you need access to. - Print and copy
Through your CID, you can print and copy at printers throughout the Chalmers area.
Read more about printing and copying at the Department of Mathematical Sciences
Apply and register for courses
After you have been admitted to the programme, you need to apply for and register for your courses. You need to have an active student account in order to do so.
Read more about how to apply and register for courses
Introduction and welcome activities
There are plenty of introduction and welcome activities offered by the University of Gothenburg, the Faculty of Sciences, the student union as well as the Department of Mathematical Sciences.
Read more about welcome and introduction activities
Facilities at Chalmers campus
We use lecture rooms, exam halls and other facilities at Chalmers campus.
Read more about schedule and exam halls
Health and study support
If you have any health issues related to your studies you should contact the student healthcare service. Students from outside EU and ESS can use this service also for other health issues.
Read more about the student healthcare services