Universidad
Politécnica de Madrid

The main objective of this master's program is to complement the mathematical training of graduates in Mathematics or related fields, providing them with a research-oriented approach. In this sense, the program serves as a natural bridge towards, on the one hand, doctoral programs both at the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid and other universities, and on the other, potential integration into research and development teams in professional fields where the application of advanced mathematical knowledge offers significant added value, such as finance, engineering, and scientific computing. Graduates of this master's program acquire skills related to the rigor that characterizes mathematical thinking, enabling them to analyze and solve complex problems, model real-world phenomena present in economic and industrial challenges, and conduct statistical data analysis. Additionally, they gain the theoretical foundation necessary to embark on a research career. These skills are highly valued in the professional world, both in academia and across various sectors of public and private enterprises, where R&D activities increasingly rely on mathematical and computational models as well as simulation techniques. The research-oriented approach of this master's program not only allows for further development of these competencies but also provides an initial exposure to cutting-edge problems that define the boundaries of knowledge—highly complex issues at the forefront of mathematical development and its professional applications. In addition to preparing students for integration into R&D teams in companies, another key objective of this program is to provide the necessary training to pursue doctoral studies in Mathematics. Future PhD graduates in Mathematics may later join various Mathematics Departments, addressing the growing demand for university-level mathematics education, where the number of students has increased significantly in recent years. It is also important to highlight the opportunity to work with strong research groups conducting cutting-edge studies in both fundamental and applied mathematics at UPM. Researchers from these groups will supervise the master's thesis projects, ensuring high-quality scientific training.

More information: https://matematicas.epes.upm.es/master