Mathematical Sciences - master
- Nordic applicants: April 15th
- EU/EEA + Swiss applicants: March 1st
- Non-EU/EEA applicants: November 15th
About the study
Do you want to take mathematics or statistics to an advanced level, in theory or in application? In this two-year master’s program you specialize in algebra, geometry, statistics, applied mathematics or complex systems, and write your thesis under close supervision from an active researcher.
What will you learn?
You develop advanced expertise in your chosen area, whether theoretical, applied, computational or statistical, built on a broad foundation in pure mathematics, applied mathematics and statistics. In your courses you learn to
• master the central theories and methods of your field and understand why they work
• construct rigorous arguments and present mathematics clearly, in writing and orally
• apply advanced methods to models, data or computations
Your master’s thesis is an independent research project. Together with your supervisor, you formulate a question, plan the work, adapt your approach as the project develops and carry it through to a finished thesis.
Student life
What can you become?
The program trains you to approach complex problems systematically, build and test models, analyze data and communicate your results clearly.
Our graduates work in research and higher education, public administration, technology, industry, finance, insurance, renewable energy, climate adaptation, biotechnology and medical technology.
Career opportunities
Access to further studies
The degree also qualifies you for doctoral studies, including the PhD program in Science at UiT.Programme structure
How is the teaching organized?
The program is campus-based, so you need to live in or near Tromsø while you study.
Teaching combines lectures, seminars and exercise sessions. All teachers are active researchers, and you have a personal supervisor for your thesis.
Assessment varies by course and includes written and oral exams, take-home exams, reports and portfolios.
Language of instruction
All courses are taught in English.
Programme structure
See the subjects you can take in this study programStudy plan
Outgoing exchange
You can take part of your degree at a university abroad. Plan the timing with your student adviser and thesis supervisor.
Destinations for studies abroad
Admission requirements
Bachelor´s degree (180 ECTS) in mathematics, statistics, physics or equivalent degree. The education must contain a specialization in mathematics and/or statistics corresponding to at least 80 ECTS.
Applicants must have a minimum grade average comparable to a Norwegian C (3.0) in the ECTS scale, see the UiT webpage for International admissions for more information on how the point average is calculated.
Applicants with education from non-Nordic countries must document English language proficiency. You will find more information on English language requirements on the UiT webpage for International admissions.
Admission capacity spring 2027 (nordic applicants):
20 places
Admission capacity fall 2027 (all applicants):
20 places
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