Applied Mathematics (MSc)
Szeged, Hungary
MSc
DURATION
4 semesters
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2027
TUITION FEES
EUR 2,700 / per semester *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* 79 EUR application fee | 100 EUR entrance exam fee
Key Summary
About: This four-semester MSc at the Bolyai Institute, University of Szeged gives a modern introduction to applied mathematics for students with a Bachelor's in mathematics or equivalent. Semester one delivers common foundation courses; from semester two you choose Applied Analysis, Industrial Mathematics, or Financial Mathematics. The final two semesters include a supervised thesis and an oral Final Examination.
Career Outcomes: Graduates are sought after and may enter doctoral study in mathematics. You'll gain skills in mathematical modeling, numerical methods, computational mathematics, optimization, PDEs, and stochastic analysis. Career opportunities include quantitative analyst, data scientist, actuarial analyst, modeler, and financial risk analyst.
About the Program
This four-semester MSc degree program offered by the Bolyai Institute of the University of Szeged provides a modern introduction into various areas of Applied Mathematics. The program is open to students who hold a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics (or a close equivalent) from an accredited university. Please check the website of the Faculty of Science and Informatics about the details under the following link.
In the first semester all students are required to complete introductory courses that lay the common mathematical foundations. Starting from the second semester students must choose one of the following three specializations: Applied Analysis, Industrial Mathematics, and Financial Mathematics. Applied Analysis is aimed at applications of analysis in problems that arise in natural sciences and industry. Industrial Mathematics is intended to provide the necessary tools for solving practical mathematical problems of engineering. Industrial Mathematics is more oriented towards industrial applications, while Applied Analysis yields a deeper theoretical background. The Financial Mathematics Specialization is designed to give the necessary mathematical knowledge to work in the areas of insurance, investments, and banking. In the last two semesters of the program, students are required to write a Master’s thesis under the supervision of a faculty member, and at the end of the program they must successfully pass an oral Final Examination held before a committee.
Graduates of the Applied Mathematics Master’s program are much sought after in the labour market, and they have an opportunity to pursue a scientific career by entering a doctoral program in Mathematics.
There are numerous scholarships available to cover the tuition fee (e.g., Stipendium Hungaricum, for details see the website of Tempus Public Foundation).
Who should apply?
The program is open to qualified students who hold a Mathematics BSc degree or close equivalent from an accredited university.