Pure Math for Graduates

Master of Science

Admissions:

• Students who have completed a bachelor’s degree and possess a mathematical background equivalent to a BSc in Mathematics from the Technion are eligible to apply. Applicants must include a short letter describing their academic background as well as their plans and expectations for the master’s degree. Applications will be reviewed by the Graduate Studies Committee of the Faculty of Mathematics.
• The main criterion for admission to the MSc program is the completion of a bachelor’s degree in mathematics with a grade average of at least 85 in mathematics courses, with an emphasis on second- and third-year core and elective courses from the BSc curriculum in mathematics. The committee will also consider applications from students with an average between 80 and 85, and may require additional conditions for admission, such as securing a supervisor and/or providing letters of recommendation.
• In addition, as part of your application, we would like to get to know you better beyond the data presented in your transcripts.

Please attach a short document (up to one page) in which you address the following points:

1. 1. Your Interest in the Program: Why are you interested in pursuing a Master’s degree in applied Mathematics, and why specifically in our program?
   2. Areas of Interest: What specific topics or research areas are you most passionate about? If there are faculty members affiliated with the program whose research aligns with your interests, we encourage you to mention them.
   3. Relevant Background and Experience: Please describe any relevant experience you have that is not reflected in your grades. This could include: significant undergraduate projects, relevant work experience, participation in research, advanced courses you have taken independently, programming competitions, or other activities that demonstrate your skills and commitment.

This statement gives you a voice beyond the list of grades.  It is your opportunity to highlight your strengths and help us evaluate your suitability for our program. We read every statement carefully.

Courses requirements

• • Complete 3 out of the following 6 courses (or equivalent courses at other institutions):

* Or 104276 – Introduction to Functional Analysis

• The above courses, if required, have to be completed with an average grade of at least 80. The credit points for these courses will not count as the credit points required for the MSc degree.
• Applicants who do not meet the criteria above should contact the Graduate Coordinator (mathgrd@technion.ac.il, Anat) and their application will be discussed in the Graduate Studies Committee.

Program Structure:

Students may choose either a research thesis track or a non-research final paper track. The latter paper is supposed to be an interpretation of a specific topic based on a survey of the current literature.  In addition,

• Students holding a three-year bachelor’s degree should complete 52 credit points during their MSc studies in both the final paper and the thesis track.
• Students holding a four-year bachelor’s degree should complete 38 credit points during their MSc studies in both the final paper and the thesis track.
• The thesis is equivalent to 20 credit points, the final paper is equivalent to 12 credit points and the obligatory Extended English course is equivalent to 2 credit points. The rest of the credit points have to be obtained in advanced math courses offered by the Faculty of Mathematics.
• Students holding an undergraduate degree in areas other than Mathematics are required to complete a higher number of credit points.
• The total number of credit points required for the MSc degree is given in the following table:

Distribution of Courses:

In the first three semesters of M.Sc. studies, the student should choose two out of the three following fields: Algebra, Geometry-Topology and Analysis, and to study the required courses in these fields as listed below.

1. Algebra: Modern Algebra 1 (106380), Modern Algebra 2 (106381).
2. Geometry-Topology: Algebraic Topology (106383), Differentiable Manifolds (106723).
3. Analysis: Functional Analysis (106942), Partial Differential Equations (106413).

• Students who completed their undergraduate studies in other institutions, might be required to take some additional pre-required courses or ask for recognition of equivalent courses completed at other institutions.
• The full course study program for each student will be personalized by the thesis advisor or the graduate studies committee (in the final paper track).
• Additional graduate courses given by the Faculty of Mathematics can be found here.