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PhD-programme in Mathematics

– Programme description

Introduction

The PhD programme in Mathematics is research standardized at 180 credits (corresponding to 3 years full time studies). The course curriculum and the research topic are decided jointly by the candidate, the principal supervisor and the relevant Faculty Department.

Scope

To provide organized research training in various subfields of mathematical areas, with a broad education in the chosen subject area and deep scientific expertise in the scientific field of the thesis.

Subject areas

The PhD programme in mathematics offers graduate training in 6 principal areas:

  • Algebra
  • Analysis
  • Statistics
  • Numerics
  • Topology
  • Mathematical didactics

In addition, there are several cross-disciplinary fields based chiefly on mathematics, cf. overview of subject areas and research groups within:

  • Department of Mathematical Sciences
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