Study mathematics and statistics with other top performers in your field.

Some of the best mathematicians and statisticians in the world will be your instructors. Studies in the Master’s Programme in Mathematics and Statistics will lead you into the fascinating world of modern science, giving you a solid basis for mathematics and statistics applications. Graduates from this programme find employment as researchers, teachers, and in demanding expert posts in the public and private sector in Finland and abroad.

The programme consists of courses in mathematics, applied mathematics, and statistics. The courses include group and lecture instruction, exercises and exams, projects and workshops. If you wish, you can also complete many courses independently by taking literature-based exams.

Why Mathematics and Statistics?

The Master’s Programme in Mathematics and Statistics is based on top research. The teaching at the University of Helsinki follows a high standard and is highly valued, not just within Finnish academia but in global university rankings. Some of the best mathematicians and statisticians in the world will be your instructors.

Studies in this programme will give you a solid basis for mathematics and statistics applications. Upon graduating, you will:

• Be an expert in the methods of mathematics or statistics
• Have mastered the basics of another scientific discipline
• Be able to apply scientific knowledge and methods
• Know how to think critically, argue a point, and solve problems
• Be able to follow developments in mathematics and statistics
• Have excellent interaction skills and be assertive and creative
• Be well prepared to work as an expert and developer in your field
• Understand the principles of ethical and sustainable development
• Be prepared for scientific postgraduate studies

Graduates find employment as researchers, teachers, and in demanding expert posts in the public and private sectors in Finland and abroad.

Study tracks and specializations:

The programme offers three study tracks: Mathematics, Applied Mathematics and Statistics. You will select your study track and specialization at the start of your studies, and you may change it during your studies. From academic year 2023-2024 onwards, the study tracks have the following specializations:

Mathematics:

• Analysis
• Mathematical logic
• Geometry, algebra and topology
• Mathematical Physics and Probability

Applied mathematics:

• Inverse Problems and Imaging
• Mathematical biology
• Insurance and financial mathematics

Statistics:

• Statistics