"Why should you choose Math (or ACM) at Jacobs University? The faculty is great, very supportive and at the same time demanding. The courses are taught in small classes (starting in second year), as the level of courses increases very fast, and you need to be dedicated to what you are studying in order to keep up with the material. In the last year of your studies you are required to do a Guided Research Project which will win you good points while applying for any job or graduate school. Also, Guided Research is a good chance to broaden your view on a topic, use your already acquired theoretical experience to build something new, to research on a topic that probably not too many people have yet looked into.

Professors are always there for academic as well as non-academic chats. If you're are interested in some specific area which is not covered by the coursework, you can probably find a professor or two to guide you if you're willing to study it on your own. This is how it worked for me at least, and this helped me a lot, being an ACM major, and interested in Mathematics in Finance, I had the great opportunity to work with 2 faculty members to gain some insight in this field. The good thing about this program is that it will shape around you to fit you perfectly: there were students that took graduate courses while being freshman, others took basic calculus or foundations of mathematics. So if you're good, you're going to become better, if you're the best already you'll still be challenged. All in all, upon graduation, you'll be ready for any top graduate school in the world."

Christian Kuehn,   B.Sc. Mathematics 2005

(Graduate Student, Part III of the Mathematical Tripos)

"Looking back after undergraduate studies at Jacobs University, I have learned a lot of fascinating mathematics and didn't miss a single one of my mathematics lectures during three years, which indeed does convey something about quality. Nevertheless anybody wanting to study mathematics now at Jacobs University will have to bear in mind that it will be hard (in many ways) to beat the mathematics class of 2005 - it was a great time!"

Prashant Radhakrishnan,   B.Sc. Mathematics 2005

" I have benefited hugely from spending my three years at Jacobs University.
The three year undergraduate education at Jacobs University is a compressed version of a standard four year degree at US universities. The program in mathematics is certainly challenging and it taught me to value (very) hard work and discipline. ... I believe that my undergraduate education in mathematics gave me the chance to learn with exceedingly smart classmates and from brilliant professors.
The firm mathematical foundations and my transdisciplinary education in computer science, economics and management gained through my studies at Jacobs University have provided me with excellent footing to approach problems in quantitative finance and tackle problems faced on a trading floor which involve implementing a mathematically complex financial solution on a computer while always being well aware of the economic and financial intuition behind the product. "
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Tatiana Shingel,   M.Sc. Mathematics 2005

" I did my Master of Science in mathematics at Jacobs University. It was an amazing experience. I learnt a lot from graduate maths courses. It was often tough but turned out to be equally rewarding. At Jacobs University I was able to further develop a great enthusiasm towards mathematics and determine my future research ambitions. I particularly enjoyed my time at Jacobs University because of the strong social interactions. It’s the people who make this place truly special. "

Nicolae Tecu,   B.Sc. Mathematics 2005

" Jacobs University was a great time of my life and math there was a big part of it. I learned very much in a very short while, as it usually happens there. The professors are nice and supportive. The math courses are varied, difficult and have usually a lot of homework, but this helps one understand the material very well. In addition to a solid mathematical education, one has the opportunity to get excited about more advanced math. "

Vlad Vicol,   B.Sc. Mathematics 2005

" I will just point out just three of the many major advantages the Jacobs University Math program has over other European and North American counterparts.

The faculty. From my experience the professors at Jacobs University are everything you can wish for. They respect the student, they respect their teaching and will answer math questions you might have during of after a lecture. They know how to get you interested in their research (in which they are highly active) and support you in learning about it. Great Mathematicians, great People.

The courses. You have a great selection of math courses at Jacobs University, undergraduate and graduate, pure and applied. They are hard, and require lots of work, the best way to learn mathematics... trust me.

The prospectives. You will only see how solid the Jacobs University math education is after you leave from Bremen. If you work hard, get good grades and maintain an active interaction with some faculty members, they will support you more than you'd expect when applying to graduate school. Do a good job as an undergraduate and you have high chances of entering some top-notch program in the US or UK. Good luck! "

Szymon Wojczyszyn,   B.Sc. Electrical Engineering and Computer Science 2005

"Mathematics at Jacobs University is a great experience. Great faculty teaches at a world-class level in small classes. You can get, from the very first year, the level of attention that at other universities is available only to the graduates (if they are lucky). As a result of that Mathematics graduates go to the best universities in the world to continue their education to find out that they are more than fully prepared to study there."