General description

Defining mathematics is an art in itself because it is both concrete and abstract. We come up against mathematics in everything we do: when we make a phone call, drive a car, in the library, at the bank, in a doctor's practice. But we are not usually aware of this because the mathematical knowledge takes place "behind the scenes" as it were. It should not, however, be underestimated. Mathematics is a basic science that is playing an increasingly important role in our society.
Mathematics is a fascinating network of theories, statements, propositions and methods that are logically combined with one another.
The challenge lies in analyzing this network and discovering new relationships that are significant for the advancement of mathematics itself or their application in science and technology.

Admission requirements

The conditions for admission to the Bachelor’s degree programme are regulated in: „Verordnung über die Zulassung zum Studium an der Universität Zürich (VZS)".

Branch of studies

Mathematics

Educational goals

Graduates from a minor study program, 60 ECTS credits, in Mathematics should…

• understand and be able to apply foundational concepts in Mathematics.
  
• possess solid foundational knowledge in Linear Algebra and Analysis plus at
  

least one more subject area, which is determined by a student’s choice of core elective module.

Career possibilities

An increasing number of fields (engineering sciences, economics, medicine, etc.) in our world are being "infiltrated" by mathematics and its applications. Which is why the career opportunities for mathematicians and very good and extremely varied. The skills trained and knowledge acquired during your studies lead to a broad spectrum of possibilities. Mathematicians are needed, for example, in:

• innovative high-tech companies
  
• companies with a natural sciences or engineering profile
  
• software firms or software departments of larger companies
  
• insurance companies and banks
  
• the teaching profession. Well-trained mathematicians are inestimably important, not least because they ensure the upcoming generation of scientists in information technology as well as engineering and natural sciences.
  

ECTS credits

60 ECTS Credits

Program structure

The program contains compulsory modules in the fundamental topics of Mathematics, which are not yet covered by the major study program.
Moreover, elective modules at an advanced level have to be taken.

Part-time studies

Part-time studies are possible on account of the modular structure of the course. The duration of study is accordingly longer A concrete individual model for part-time studies must be discussed in advance with the relevant academic advisor.

Examination and assessment regulations

The student's achievement is assessed at the end of each module.
Achievements are graded on a scale from 1 to 6, whereby 6 denotes the highest grade of achievement and 1 the lowest. A grade below 4 is insufficient. Achievements can also be graded with 'passed' or 'failed'.

Language of instruction

German, English