Overview

The courses offered in Advanced Mathematics and Mathematical Engineering (MAMME) at the Polytechnic University of Catalonia, allow our students to design their curriculum, with two different orientations: a pure mathematics curriculum (oriented to research in fundamental mathematics) or an applied mathematics curriculum (preparing them for applied mathematics research and for interdisciplinary team working, in collaboration with engineers, physicists, biologists, economists, etc).

The curriculum comprises a total of 60 ECTS, divided in 45 ECTS for courses and 15 ECTS for the master’s thesis. It is intended to be completed in one academic year. In addition, MAMME offers the possibility of registering up to 22.5 ECTS in other masters in mathematics or statistics, or in other UPC master programs, opening the path for an interdisciplinary curriculum based on selected courses in masters in engineering and applied sciences.

The Catalan Agency for the Management of University and Research Grants (AGAUR) has distinguished MAMME with the International Master’s Programme (IMP) mention in the 2013 call.

Professional opportunities

Some of the career prospects of master graduates are academic research (by pursuing a PhD in mathematics, science or engineering, for instance), mathematical modeling in industry, finance, statistics, applied research (biomedical research centers, computer vision, etc.)

Competencies

Generic competencies

Generic competencies are the skills that graduates acquire regardless of the specific course or field of study. The generic competencies established by the UPC are capacity for innovation and entrepreneurship, sustainability and social commitment, knowledge of a foreign language (preferably English), teamwork and proper use of information resources.

Specific skills

(Research). Read and understand advanced mathematical papers. Use mathematical research techniques to produce and transmit new results.
(Modelling). Formulate, analyse and validate mathematical models of practical problems by using the appropriate mathematical tools.
(Calculus). Obtain (exact or approximate) solutions for these models with the available resources, including computational means.
(Critical assessment). Discuss the validity, scope and relevance of these solutions; present results and defend conclusions.
(Teaching). Teach mathematics at university level.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Codes and Cryptography

Differentiable Manifolds

Discrete and Algorithmic Geometry

Graph Theory

Mathematical Modelling with Partial Differential Equations

Non-Commutative Algebra

Number Theory

Numerical Methods for Dynamical Systems

Numerical Methods for Partial Differential Equations

Quantitative and Qualitative Methods in Dynamical Systems

Second semester

Advanced Course in Partial Differential Equations

Algebraic Geometry

Combinatorics

Commutative Algebra

Computational Mechanics

Hamiltonian Systems

Mathematical Models in Biology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Barcelona, Spain

Disciplines

Mathematics General Engineering & Technology Actuarial Science View 5 other Masters in Actuarial Science in Spain

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

This master's degree is aimed at students with good abstract reasoning, an interest in problem solving, strong work habits and a liking for mathematics.
A scientific background is required, with basic mathematical foundations. For this reason, a bachelor's degree in mathematics, statistics, physics, engineering, economics or science is recommended. This list is non-exhaustive, and all applications will be reviewed on an individual basis.

The following elements will be taken into consideration during the evaluation process: the academic record, the CV, a statement of purpose and, if deemed necessary, a personal interview and recommendation letters.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

2700 EUR / year

≈ 2700 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

1162 EUR / year

≈ 1162 EUR / year

Living costs

Barcelona

Spain

770 - 1360 EUR / month

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

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