Students usually look for a supervisor for their thesis themselves by contacting the professors personally to find out whether they still have supervisory capacities and topics available. The professors are also happy to be contacted for the assignment of theses via e-mail.


 A list of possible supervisors ("Prüfungsberechtigte in Mathematik") can be found in the links below. You should use the webpages of the professors, that you normally find on the webpages of the respective institues listed, for a better orientation about the research fields and interests of the professors to be able to make a suitable choice regarding your own interests.


You can also find a list of past theses topics for orientation below. Furthermore the Institute of numerical and Applied mathematics(NAM) provides this webseite for orientation NAM thesis orientation.

Application requirement: At the time of application, applicants must either be enrolled at the University of Göttingen or have been admitted to our graduate programme in mathematics.


Closing date: 28 June 2023. 



Your cover letter should explain why you wish to be considered for the assistantship and describe the qualities as well as teaching and research experience you would bring to the role.


The University of Göttingen strives to increase the proportion of women in areas where women are underrepresented and therefore strongly encourages qualified women to apply. It also sees itself as a family-friendly university and promotes the compatibility of science profession and family. The university has set itself the goal of employing more severely disabled people. Applications from severely disabled persons will be given preference if they have the same qualifications.

How do I register my Master's thesis?

After the advisor situation is clarified, you have to fill in the following form together with your advisor and hand it in in the examination office.