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The Mathematical Sciences Graduate Program at Jacobs University
offers the opportunity for graduate study in pure, applied and
computational mathematics, as well as in mathematical physics. The
program leads to a doctorate degree (PhD); a Master's
degree (MSc) may be obtained as well.
This is an ``integrated PhD program'' which accepts students
holding a Bachelor degree, as well as more advanced students. An
early beginning has the advantage that students can spend their
first semesters in the program exploring research areas and meeting
possible advisors before having to finalize their choice, thus
making better informed decisions. More advanced students are
admitted at a level compatible with their previous education.
The initial part of the program involves a broad education in
mathematical science, followed by a choice of advanced courses,
seminars, and research activities leading to a dissertation.
Graduate students at Jacobs University are viewed as
professionals. From early on, they are integrated into the faculty's
international research collaborations, they routinely participate at
international research conferences or in longer thematic research
programs--a head start into a successful career in academia or
industry.
Students entering the graduate program with a Bachelor degree are
required to complete successfully up to three semesters of
coursework and a qualifying exam before progressing to the PhD
dissertation. The program generally takes up to five years after the
BSc degree. A separate MSc thesis is not required for students
working towards a PhD degree, but students have the option to earn a
separate Master's degree en route.
Students holding a Master's degree (or equivalent) typically need
no more than three years until completion of their PhD degree.
The MSc degree requires up to three semesters of full-time
coursework and one semester to produce a Master's thesis.
Members of the Graduate Program in Mathematical Sciences interact
with many faculty members and programs within the School of
Engineering and Science, within Jacobs University at large, and with
researchers worldwide. In particular, our weekly mathematics
colloquium brings in leading mathematicians from Europe and overseas
in all areas of mathematical sciences, in addition to the regular
research contacts of our faculty members.
Moreover, graduate students with interests in applied, numerical,
or computational mathematics are supported by Jacobs University's
Computational Laboratory for Analysis, Modeling, and Visualization
(CLAMV). CLAMV is equipped with advanced graphics workstations, a
Linux cluster, a Sun Fire compute server, and has access to the
Northern German supercomputing network. Jacobs University offers
many opportunities for interaction with researchers in other
fields--including geophysics, astrophysics, computer science,
physics, psychology, neurosciences, and social sciences--whose work
involves mathematical modeling and computation.
Graduate students with interests in Mathematical Physics can
benefit from the course offerings, seminars and research activities
of the Astroparticle Physics Graduate Program at Jacobs University.
Traditionally there has been a strong cross-fertilization between
mathematics and physics. Mathematics provides the language and forms
the foundation of modern physics. Physics has inspired many
important developments in mathematics. More than ever this is true
today. Graduate students who want to do research in modern
mathematical or theoretical physics need a strong mathematical
background as it is provided in our graduate program.
The graduate program in mathematical sciences at Jacobs
University is designed to equip students with the necessary tools
and scientific maturity to embark on a research career in academia
or industry. Due to the central role of mathematics in science,
there is a never ceasing demand for mathematicians in academia
worldwide. Universities and colleges offer tenure-track and tenured
positions to PhDs; certain positions are more focused on research
and others more on teaching. Graduates in mathematical sciences are
well sought after by non-academic employers. Consequently,
mathematicians enjoy a large choice of well-regarded jobs outside of
the university world, for example in research and development,
finance, banking, and management.
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