Scientific Computing, Master of Science (M.Sc.)
- Faculty
- Faculty of Mathematics, Physics & Computer Science
- Final degree
- Master of Science (M.Sc.)
- Start of studies
- Winter or Summer Semester
- Standard period of study
- 4 Semesters
- Language of instruction
- English
- Admission requirements
Language proficiency: English level B2, German level A1
Jump to: How do I apply?- Website
- www.scientific-computing.uni-bayreuth.de
Profile
The field addresses the entire solution chain, including modelling; mathematical, numerical, and statistical analysis; optimization; the implementation of algorithms on high-performance computers; and the visualization of results. However, little attention has been paid to training students in this development. Graduates of mathematics are generally still limited to a basic understanding of numerics and scientific computing. Due to the high demands of studying mathematics, there is usually not much time left over to transfer newly acquired knowledge to neighbouring fields that represent intellectual challenges in their own right.
Structure and content
The objective of the international master’s programme is thus to provide a specialized range of courses that leads highly qualified, hard-working students towards the development and mathematical analysis of highly efficient numerical methods. It is a crucial point that highly complex problems are brought to a less complex numerical approximation (on parallel computers) via an understanding of their mathematical core. The master’s programme involves – and is motivated by – a number of courses in other subject areas (biochemistry, physics, computer science, and engineering), in which the simulation of demanding problems plays a crucial role. The programme is geared towards students working at the intersection of mathematics, computer science, and physics. This interdisciplinary approach enables students to achieve and apply their specialized understanding of efficient methods for solving differential and integral equations and analysing large sets of data, and to extend this know-how to other subject areas.
There is also a rich student life outside of the lecture halls. Examples include the University’s orchestra, its big band, and the extensive University Sport programme. In addition, life in Bayreuth is not nearly as expensive as it is in many other parts of Germany. The town and surrounding region also provide a great setting for student life, with plenty to do in your free time.
Thanks to its structure and selection of courses, the master’s programme is well-suited to getting top students involved in current research on scientific computing at an early stage. In particular, the content is divided up so as to allow for a fast track option for doctoral research. Financial support is available for research visits to international experts. Students complete internships and modelling seminars in close cooperation with high-tech companies alongside their studies. This enables a smooth transition to a challenging position in the field.
Doing a doctorate at the University of Bayreuth
The University of Bayreuth Graduate School supervises doctoral students of all subjects who are pursuing a doctorate in a structured programme or at one of the University's seven faculties. We facilitate scientific exchange already in the earliest phase of independent research, and complement the interdisciplinary education of doctoral students with additional teaching and training opportunities. Our aim is to create the perfect research and learning conditions for them.
You can find all the information on doctoral studies in Bayreuth on the homepage of the Junior Scholar Office WiN.
Doctoral Programme
- Computational Mathematics in Science and Engineering
Special Features
- A programme in the scope of the Elite Network of Bavaria
Further Informations
Semester fee
The University of Bayreuth does not charge tuition fees. However, every student must pay the semester fee. This includes the fees for the Studentenwerk Oberfranken and the semester ticket for the use of public transport in the cities of Bayreuth and Kulmbach and in many parts of the regional transport system.
Notes on application and enrollment
- Application Deadline (Germans)
15. May (Winter Semester)
15. November (Summer Semester)
Application plattform- Application Deadline (EU-citizens)
15. May (Winter Semester)
15. November (Summer Semester)
Application plattform- Application Deadline (non-EU citizens)
15. May (Winter Semester)
15. November (Summer Semester)
Application plattform
Admission requirements
Qualification
A degree with an examination grade of “1.9” or better in a bachelor’s programme in the subject areas of mathematics, computer science, the natural sciences, or engineering at the University of Bayreuth, or an equivalent degree
Equivalency
Equivalency of the completed bachelor's degree is the responsibility of the board of examiners and is not determined conclusively until the application process is under way; for this reason, no information can be provided in advance; content-related requirements are specified in § 5 para 1 item b of the Examination Regulations
Aptitude Assessment Process
One prerequisite for admission to the programme is the passing of an aptitude assessment process (see Examination Regulations, Annex 2); it includes an evaluation of the applicant's qualifications and, if necessary, a personal interview
Language Proficiency
Applying Without a Degree Certificate
Applications may already be submitted before completion of the bachelor's degree; however, a total of at least 150 credits and a minimum grade of "1.9" are required by the time of application
Special Conditions
Conditional admission is possible; special conditions may comprise up to 10 credit points (see Examination Regulations § 5 para 2)
The module handbook provides an overview of the various modules that must be taken in a degree programme. It contains all the important explanations on the requirements and types of module examinations as well as on the intermediate or final examinations and serves as a kind of study guide for orientation.
Examination regulations
Examination regulations define the content and structure of a particular degree programme in a legally binding manner. They must be approved by the Ministry of Science or accredited by an accreditation agency.
Contact points in the department
- Programme coordinator:
Prof. Dr. Mario Bebendorf - Student representatives:
Student Representatives MPI
Central contact points
- Prospective students:
Student Advising (in German language) - For international students:
International Office - Examination Office: Examination Office Faculty I – Mathematics, Physics & Computer Science
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Any more questions? Please contact the coordinator of the degree programme.

Prof. Dr. Mario BebendorfChair of Scientific Computing
Phone: +49 (0)921 / 55-7150
E-mail: mario.bebendorf@uni-bayreuth.de
Office: Room 0.41, Building Ingenieurwissenschaften (FAN)
Universitätsstraße 30, 95447 Bayreuth
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