Applied Mathematics

EPFL is a leading center for mathematical education and research. It includes three institutes and a research center devoted to the major areas of pure and applied mathematics.

The research program in mathematical sciences has a strong international reputation. Collaborations between research groups and other universities offer interesting interdisciplinary challenges.

Program’s objectives

This program concentrates on learning advanced mathematical methods and applications of mathematics. The core subjects are analysis, applied probability and stochastic processes, statistics and data analysis, optimization and operations research, numerical analysis and scientific computing, and financial mathematics. The students learn how to approach diverse modeling problems and gain hands-on experience in an industrial setting during an internship.

Graduates are prepared for an attractive, diverse and growing job market in fields such as banks, engineering companies, automobile industry, governmental offices, pharmaceutics, consulting companies and nutrition industry. The Master of Science in Applied Mathematics is also an excellent foundation for students planning to follow a PhD program.

Simplified study plan

Please note that the information regarding programs’ structure as well as the simplified study plans may be subject to change and that they are not legally binding. Only the official regulations and study plans are binding.

Admission criteria

This Master’s program is consecutive to a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics obtained at EPFL.

Non-EPFL degrees: Bachelor’s degrees obtained in the same field but from another institution are eligible on the basis of an application dossier and must be accompanied by excellent academic records.
EPFL degrees: EPFL Bachelor’s degrees in Physics or another field related to mathematics are also subject to a dossier-based analysis and are eligible if they are accompanied by excellent academic records.

The acquisition of additional credits to fill any gaps may be required.

Please note that meeting all of these criteria is no guarantee of admission.

Further information about admission criteria

Teaching language

English, with a few optional courses in French.

Diploma and title obtained

Upon completion of their Master’s curricula, students obtain an EPFL Master of Science MSc in Applied Mathematics. The diploma also gives graduates the right to use the title of EPF qualified Engineer.

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