Training structure
Faculty of Science
Language(s) of instruction
French
Presentation
Objectives
The Master's degree in Mathematics is primarily intended for holders of a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics or equivalent training. Holders of a Professional Bachelor's degree cannot directly access this program. Direct admission to the second year is also possible on the basis of an application. It is open to students in the first year of a master's degree program at French or foreign universities with initial training in mathematics, French or foreign engineering schools, or students at the École Normale Supérieure.
This fundamental mathematics program leads mainly to a doctorate in mathematics and to higher education.
The Math-Fonda program has multiple objectives. It aims to respond to the growing interest in high-level research in mathematics and its various applications. Thanks to a solid basic education, students benefit from their first exposure to contemporary mathematical research issues, making the Math-Fonda program the preferred choice for future doctoral students in fundamental and/or applied mathematics.
Our students can enter the professional world directly or first complete this Master's degree with another course, mainly a PhD in mathematics. Students mainly interested in teaching can also prepare for a mathematics teaching qualification.
Career opportunities are vast, and graduates of the Math-Fonda Master's program go on to work in public and private research, higher or secondary education, but are particularly sought after in certain private sectors such as insurance, banking, and fields that use mathematical engineering. The Master's degree also allows access to certain civil service competitive examinations (national and regional).
Program
Select a program
M1 - Fundamental Mathematics (MF)
The "fundamental mathematics" course consists of classes that form the basis of "advanced" mathematics in contemporary algebra, analysis, and geometry.
Groups and Geometry
8 creditsAlgebra 1
8 creditsCHOICE1
5 creditsChoose one of two options:
Numerical Analysis 1
5 creditsAnalysis of EDPs 1
5 credits
Functional Analysis
7 creditsEnglish
2 credits
Algebra 2
5 creditsComplex Analysis and Topology
7 creditsAlgebra, Geometry, and Calculus
5 creditsDifferential Geometry
5 creditsLie groups and Lie algebras
3 creditsTER (project)
5 credits
M2 - Fundamental Mathematics (MF)
The "fundamental mathematics" course consists of classes that form the basis of "advanced" mathematics in contemporary algebra, analysis, and geometry.
Differential geometry
9 creditsAlgebraic topology
9 creditsSeminar (thesis)
3 creditsAlgebraic geometry
9 credits
Algebra and Geometry 2
9 creditsIntroductory research internship
12 creditsTopology and Geometry 2
9 credits
Admission
Registration procedures
Applications can be submitted on the following platforms:
French & European students:
- For the M1, follow the "My Master's Degree" procedure on the website:https://www.monmaster.gouv.fr/
- For M2 students, applicants must submit their application via the e-candidat application:https://candidature.umontpellier.fr/candidature
International students from outside the EU: follow the "Études en France" procedure:https://pastel.diplomatie.gouv.fr/etudesenfrance/dyn/public/authentification/login.html