Overview

Features

The BMS and Freie Universität Berlin offers a structured PhD Mathematics For each of the eight Research Training Areas, there are two or three one-semester basic courses (4 hours/ week) with well-defined contents that define the knowledge and skills that any student pursuing advanced work in this area should have.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

For each of the eight Research Training Areas, there are two or three one-semester basic courses (4 hours/ week) with well-defined contents that define the knowledge and skills that any student pursuing advanced work in this area should have.

Each course ends with a final exam designed to check that the student has mastered the content of the course at an active working level.

All basic courses are taught every year. They will be accompanied by tutorial sessions (2 hours/week) and homework problems.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

71

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Berlin, Germany

Disciplines

Mathematics View 11 other PhDs in Mathematics in Germany

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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

TOEFL^® IBT

71

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online Application Form

Special Circumstances

Letters of Recommendation

Financial Resources

Personal Statement

Curriculum Vitae

University Transcripts

Proof of Proficiency in English

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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

Applies to you

Non-residents

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

No tuition fees, apart from a semester contribution (about 300 EUR)

Living costs

Berlin

Germany

836 - 1340 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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Overview

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Berlin

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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