Overview

The University of Agder has a strong team of experts in mathematics and mathematics education, and in 2013 was awarded the status of National Centre of Excellence in Teaching Mathematics (MatRIC) from the Norwegian Agency for Quality Assurance in Education, NOKUT. The Master’s programme in Mathematics is offered at the University of Agder.

Career:

The master's specialisation in pure mathematics will prepare you for a career in mathematics and mathematical research. There is significant demand for qualified mathematicians in modern society, and employment opportunities are found in information technology, engineering, finance, economics, and insurance. Employers in a society characterised by constant change value mathematicians with the ability to quickly understand new issues.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Differential Equations

Statistical Machine Learning

Linear Algebra

Research on Learning and Teaching of Mathematics

Digital Tools in Mathematics Teaching

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-08-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-04-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2024-08-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-12-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2024-03-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Mathematics Machine Learning STEM Education View 12 other Masters in Mathematics in Norway

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Other requirements

General requirements

The general requirement is completed bachelor’s degree, cand.mag.- degree, or other degree or vocational education with a scope of minimum 3 years’ duration.

Academic basis

Either:

For applicants with a 4-year: General Teacher Education Programme: 90 credits in Mathematics
For applicants with a 4-year or 5-year Primary (grades 1-7) and Lower Secondary (grades 5-10) Teacher Education Programme: 60 credits in Mathematics and 30 credits relevant mathematical subjects where calculus and statistics are included

Or:

For applicants with a bachelor’s degree or similar: Mathematics as a major subject of at least 80 credits

Minimum grade requirements

A weighted, average grade of C or better is required, see Regulations concerning admission to programmes and courses at the University of Agder, § 24. The grade requirement is calculated from the academic basis in mathematics as described in subsection 1.

Tuition Fee

There are no tuition fees for EU/EEA applicants at UiA.

Living costs for Kristiansand

9412 - 14762 NOK /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Mathematics.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

226 countries / Need-based

Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria

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