Applying for entry to the Master's degree programme in Mathematics for Business and Industry
A sufficient number of participants is a prerequisite for the start of this study programme. The standard period of study for full-time students is 3 semesters.
1. Admission requirements
a) A successfully completed university degree in a relevant degree programme with at least six semesters of theoretical study and a workload of 210 ECTS credits (or at least 180 ECTS credits), or an equivalent domestic or foreign degree. All undergraduate mathematics degree programmes are considered relevant. The Master commission decides on the relevance and/or equivalence of the degree and the equivalence of degrees obtained at universities outside of Germany in accordance with Art. 86 BayHIG. If the degree certificate cannot yet be presented at the time of application, proof of the examinations taken to date must be submitted.
b) Proof that the above-mentioned university degree included at least 30 ECTS credits in mathematical core areas.
c) Proof of English language proficiency on the level CEFR B2.
d) Proof that the degree was completed with at least the German grade „2,7 or higher“. If this grade was not achieved, candidates can present additional proof from the Controller of Examinations that they graduated among the top 51% of their cohort.
2. Admission process
All applications must be submitted electronically in due time and form through the online application portal of OTH Regensburg.
Application deadlines:
For a winter semester (start of studies 1 October): 1 May - 15 June
For a summer semester (start of studies 15 March): 15 November - 15 January
Applications received after the deadline cannot be considered.
3. Application documents:
- Bachelor's degree certificate + transcript of records
- If the final degree documents have not been issued yet: provisional transcript of records or degree documents
- If the Bachelor's degree was completed abroad: VPD from Uni-Assist * + APS certificate (for applicants from India)
- Higher education entrance qualification (higher secondary school certificate)
- If you studied in Germany before: exmatriculation certificate from previous university (if not available yet, it can be submitted during enrolment)
- Curriculum vitae
- Proof of sufficient English language proficiency (B2), for details please checkinformation about applications --> International.
Documents must be presented in German or English (or together with a certified translation into German or English).
* The VPD evaluation report is an essential part of your application. If you have not obtained your VPD yet, you must apply for it directly at Uni-Assist. Processing your VPD application can take up to 6 weeks, so make sure to apply early. If you have any questions about the status of your application for VPD, please contact uni-assist directly. The VPD process is separate from the application process at OTH Regensburg.
Important information!
Since the winter semester 2024/25, OTH Regensburg will charge service fees for students from non-EU countries who enrol in English-language degree programmes. The fees will be used to expand the services necessary for the support and integration of international students at OTH Regensburg. Please take note of the following important information and instructions.