Mathematics International

The following documents are required. Applications with incomplete documents will not be admitted to the qualification process.

1. Bachelor's degree or comparable qualification for admission: official certified copy. A certified copy of the undergraduate degree can be submitted by the beginning of the intended master's program.
2. Transcript of records with courses equivalent to a minimum of 150 credits: the transcript of records must be issued and certified accordingly by the appropriate examination authority or by the appropriate Admissions Office. The transcript of records must meet the requirements as outlined in the examination regulations.
3. The curriculum of the underlying university degree (e.g. Course Guide).
4. Letter of motivation – recommended: a written statement describing the reasons for wishing to be admitted to the JMU study program that you have chosen. The letter of motivation should be written in English and should be 1-2 pages long. It should explain why your specific abilities, interests, and career goals make you a good candidate for the intended study program and why you would like to study at JMU. Furthermore, you should explain why you feel you are in a position to understand the mathematical contents of the intended study program and how you are able to process and independently answer the abstract questions. Additional relevant information pertaining to the present background history or regarding any special qualifications that you possess may be included. In your letter of motivation, you should affirm that you have, without assistance, personally thought of and written your reasons for choosing this study program and that you have identified any thoughts/ideas stemming from foreign resources.
5. Proof of language skills (see language requirements).