Overview
Areas of Study
Mathematics is one of the oldest sciences, first developed from the problems of counting, calculating and measuring. On the one hand it has developed steadily with the current needs and, on the other hand, made many developments and discoveries of our time possible. Through this it has always remained an up-to-date and modern science, the findings of which have an influence in many other areas of study. In its study one acquires, along with a body of other basic mathematical knowledge, a logical-analytical way of thinking – universally applicable and thus of great importance in professional life. This is shown by the good professional prospects which Giessen graduates have had in the past and will have for the near future. Small, manageable classes make an intensive supervision possible from the first semester onwards. The emphasis of the research areas lie, for example, in the areas of stochastic science, cryptography, group theory, dynamic systems, numerical mathematics and informatics.
Study-specific prerequisites
A specialisation in the final year of secondary school in mathematics is helpful but not required.
For all elementary students of this course of study a "Vorkurs Mathematik" (preliminary mathematics course) is offered. Participation is emphatically recommended. More on this...