Pre-enrolment for academic year 26/27 Open
Pre-enrolment deadline (second period): 12 May 2026.
📅 Open Day
We invite you to learn more about the Master’s in Advanced Mathematics first-hand. Come and ask your questions, meet the teaching staff, and discover the opportunities offered by the programme.
📆 Tuesday, 5 May 2026 · 🕧 12:30
📍 Aula Magna, Agronomy Building, UPM
🔗 Zoom link
Presentation of the Master’s in Advanced Mathematics
— Who is this master’s programme for?
The Master’s in Advanced Mathematics is aimed at graduates in Mathematics and related degrees who want to acquire specialised, rigorous training. It is especially oriented towards those who wish to later access a PhD programme in Mathematics or pursue academic research. It is also suitable for people interested in deepening their knowledge in a specific field with professional opportunities in public or private R&D departments.
— What training does it offer and what skills will I gain?
The programme provides a solid foundation in advanced mathematics, both fundamental and applied. Students develop skills related to rigorous mathematical thinking, modelling real-world phenomena, analysing and solving complex problems, and the scientific treatment of data. Teamwork and communication skills are also fostered, which are essential in research environments.
— How long is the programme and how is it structured?
It consists of 60 ECTS credits and is designed to be completed in one academic year. It includes a Master’s Thesis worth 18 credits (See Master’s thesis proposals). The remaining 42 credits are completed through courses, and you may focus on Fundamental Mathematics or Applied Mathematics, or combine both.
— Are there external internships and mobility programmes?
Yes. External academic internships can be carried out in research centres or R&D departments thanks to UPM agreements. In addition, there are partnerships with international universities that allow students to undertake mobility stays abroad.
— What career paths does it offer?
The main pathway is access to a PhD in Mathematics. It also prepares graduates for careers in academia, industry, finance, data science, or the technology sector, where the use of advanced mathematical models is increasingly in demand.
— What language is it taught in?
The official language is Spanish, although some courses are offered in English to support internationalisation (See each course’s syllabus in “Structure”).
— Can I take the master’s if I studied engineering?
If your bachelor’s degree includes at least 33 ECTS in specific mathematics courses, you may be admitted provided that you complete up to 12 ECTS in specific courses from the Bachelor’s in Mathematics. The Master’s Academic Committee will decide on your application and will suggest which courses you should take as complementary training. In these cases, it is advisable to plan the master’s to be completed in one and a half or two years.