Objectives and competences
The Master in Advanced Mathematics is intended for graduate students with certificates or bachelor’s degrees in Mathematics. It is also open to holders of other diplomas requiring a strong background in Mathematics.
The master provides students with advanced knowledge, skills and methodological tools to pursue scientific or professional activities in the field of Mathematics and its applications. In particular, it introduces students to the world of research, in preparation for PhD studies.
Basic information
| Type | Master's degree |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science |
| Branch of knowledge |
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| Mode of delivery |
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| Credits | 60 |
| Number of places available | 30 |
| Length of course | 1 academic year |
| Language(s) of instruction | English |
| Approximate price per credit | 27.67 euros per credit (82 euros for students who are not EU nationals and do not currently reside in Spain). Fees for the academic year 2024-2025 |
| Coordination | FRANCESC XAVIER MASSANEDA CLARES |
| Course details | Indicators |
| Open pre-enrolment | No |
| Open enrolment | No |
| Lead to doctoral studies | Yes |
| Admission for applicants not holding a degree qualification | No |
| Interuniversity | Yes |
| Main university | Universitat Barcelona |
| Universities |
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| Bridging courses | Yes |
Objectives and competences
Objectives
Competences
Students will also acquire specific competences such as the ability to understand concepts and rigorous proofs of fundamental theorems in both general and specific areas of mathematics; the ability to apply results and techniques to resolve complex problems in academic or professional contexts; the ability to select and use the most suitable computer tools to address problems related to mathematics; and the ability to design, develop and implement efficient computer programs to address problems related to mathematics.
Access and admission
Applicant profile and access requirements
Recommended applicant profile
Students must show an interest in developing a mathematical research career either at a university, at an affiliated research centre, or in the private sector, requiring a high level of training in mathematics (finance, biomedicine, information and communication technologies, etc.).Access requirements and conditions
General requirementsStudents wishing to be admitted to a university master's degree must hold one of the following qualifications:
- Official Spanish university degree.
- A degree issued by a higher education institution within the European Higher Education Area framework that authorizes the holder to access university master's degree courses in the country of issue.
- A qualification issued by an institution outside the framework of the European Higher Education Area. In this case, applicants must request homologation of the degree to its equivalent official Spanish university qualification or obtain express approval from the University of Barcelona, which will conduct a study of equivalence to ensure that the degree is of a comparable level to an official Spanish university qualification and that it grants access to university master's degree study in the country of issue. Admission shall not, in any case, imply that prior qualifications have been recognized as equivalent to a Spanish master's degree and does not confer recognition for any purposes other than that of admission to the master's degree course.
Specific requirements
- Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree in mathematics or an equivalent qualification.
- In special circumstances, the master's degree coordination committee may consider other degrees such as physics, engineering or economics. The coordination committee assesses each applicant's potential take on the course content on the basis of their previous studies and may require them to take bridging courses (up to a maximum of 30 credits) from the subjects of the UB's bachelor's degree in mathematics.
- Applicants must have a strong academic record.
- A good command of English is required as the course is taught in this language.
Pre-enrolment
Calendar
First period (25 places): 3 February'28 February 2025Provisional resolution: 15 March
Official notification: 4 April
Enrolment: September
Second period (5 places): 12 May'12 June 2025
Provisional resolution: 25 June
Official notification: 11 July
Enrolment: September
Notes:
- Pre-enrolment fee: A pre-enrolment fee of 30,21 euros is charged. Students who apply to more than one master's degree must pay the fee for each pre-enrolment request. Pre-enrolment requests cannot be processed until this fee has been paid.Fees will only be refunded if the master's degree in question is suspended.
- Reserved places: A maximum of 5% of the new places of the master's degree are reserved for students who meet the general and specific access requirements and accredit the recognition of a degree of disability equal to or greater than 33%.
Required documentation
- Pre-enrolment application
- Photocopy of degree certificate or equivalent qualification. In case of admission, foreign degrees that require so should be translated and authenticated through diplomatic channels before completing the enrolment.
- Other specific documentation related to the selection criteria
- A copy of your Transcript of Records in either Catalan, English, or Spanish.
- Curriculum vitae
- A motivation letter (statement of purpose) is also recommended.
Selection criteria
The Master's Coordinating Committee will assess students based on:- Academic excellence. A strong academic background in mathematics, typically evidenced by a high undergraduate score. This ensures that candidates have a solid foundation in mathematical principles and the capability to succeed in an advanced mathematics program.
- Research potential. Demonstrated research experience or the potential to engage in advanced mathematical research is a valuable criterion. This could include a relevant undergraduate thesis, participation in mathematical competitions, or other experiences showcasing the candidate's ability to contribute to the field.
Notification
Enrolment
As a general rule, at the UB you will be required to enrol online. Remember that you can lose your place if you do not enrol on the day you have been assigned
- Documents required for enrolment
- Procedure to formalize enrolment
- Grants and financial aid (in Catalan)
- Economic information (in Catalan)
Course curriculum
Subjects and course plans
Distribution of credits
| Type | ECTS |
|---|---|
| Compulsory | 9 |
| Optional | 36 |
| Compulsory placements | 0 |
| Compulsory final project | 15 |
| TOTAL | 60 |