University of Konstanz

Mathematical Finanсе

M.Sc. (Master of Science)
M.Sc.
Degree
120
ECTS
EnglishEnglish
English & German
Language
Winter Semester: 15 Sep
Summer Semester: 15 Mar
Application Deadlines
4 semesters
(Starting: Both Semesters)
Duration
Free / € 1,500
Tuition Fees (per semester)
Starting
Both Semesters
Mode of Admission:
no admission restriction 
Study Mode:
On campus

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Requirements


Qualification Requirements


Previous Degree

Bachelor's degree in economics (particularly mathematical finance), mathematics, or natural sciences.

Knowledge in mathematics (i.e. analysis, linear algebra, stochastics, and numerics, totaling 32 ECTS credits or more) as well as knowledge in economics (i.e. statistics, econometrics or economics, totaling 26 ECTS credits or morе).

GPA (German System) 3.00
GPA Comment
Bachelor's degree required with grade 3.0 or better in the German grading system. Required subject areas: mathematics (analysis, linear algebra, stochastics, numerics — ≥32 ECTS) and economics (statistics, econometrics or economics — ≥26 ECTS). Accepted fields: economics (particularly mathematical finance), mathematics, or natural sciences. Applicants from countries not signatory to the Lisbon Convention must additionally provide GRE tеst rеsults.
Additional Qualification

Applicants who earned their bachelor's degree outside of Germany must provide the results of the GRE-test (Graduate Record Examinatiοns).

Language Requirements


The following certificates are recognized as proof of your language proficiency.

languageEnglish
Cambridge
min C2 Proficiency (CPE)
Cambridge
min C1 Advanced (CAE)
Specification: At least C.
IELTS
min 6
TOEFL iBT
min 80
TOEFL CBT
min 213
TOEFL pBT
min 550
languageGerman
DSH
min DSH 1
TestDaF
min TDN 3
Does the university recognize "other equivalent language certificates"? no

Additional information:
English language knowledge can also be proven by evidence of a semester in a study program taught in English, or applicants who completed the bachelor's program in Mathematical Finance at the University of Konstanz do not have to prove their English skills.

Application & Admission


Application Deadlines


Application Procedure & Selection


Mode of Admission:
no admission restriction 
Application:
directly at university
Application Fee:

none

Application Documents


To submit your online application you are required to upload the following supporting documents as PDF-files:

 

  1. Documentation of your degree from an institution of higher education or Berufsakademie. If you have not received your degree certificate by the end of the application deadline, please attach documentation of all your examination results so far.
  2. Documentation of your knowledge in mathematics and economics.
  3. Documentation of adequate English skills (see language requirements).
  4. Application letter in English (1 page) showing your aptitude and motivation for participating in the study program.
  5. Curriculum vitae.
  6. Letter of recommendation by an academic teacher showing your aptitude and motivation for participating in the study program.
  7. Results of the GRE-test (if applicable).
  8. Current certificate of enrolment or proof of exmatriculation (if you have studied at a German university, please indicate your 'Fachsemester’ and ‘Hochschulsemester’).

International applicants:

  • If your documents are not available in German or English, you will need to have them translated. Please submit a German or English translation of your documents along with the original versions.
  • Documentation of adequate German skills (see language requirements).
  • Applicants from China, India, and Vietnam: APS certificate (original) issued by the German Embassy of your home cοuntrу.

Location


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University of Konstanz

Further Information


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