Study programmes

For understanding complex physical, chemical or even social systems, it is necessary to describe the studied phenomena by means of a mathematical model. It should be then possible to predict evolution of such systems. Mathematical modeling consists of three steps. Firstly, important phenomena are identified and analyzed. Secondly, a mathematical model is created based on the analysis, and finally the acquired mathematical equations are solved by means of analytical or computer techniques. Students will master all these skills.

Students will be able to understand and choose from a wide range of areas, for instance modeling of sophisticated physical experiments, modeling in engineering, chemical-engineering, or even modeling of statistical and biological systems. Of critical importance will be understanding and mastering mathematical tools necessary for formulation and analysis of the models and subsequent numerical solution using contemporary computer methods. Such synergy of physics, mathematics and computer science is rare in the global sense.

The student gains thorough training in critical thinking, analysis of complex problems and in subsequent mathematical formulations. This results in her/his abilities of using suitable mathematical, physical and computer methods for finding answers to raised questions and for prediction of behavior of the studied systems. Consequently, the graduates can eventually choose between following master programmes in mathematics or physics or entering into the commercial sector (companies focused on simulations and numerical solutions, technological firms, consultancy, financial institutions, IT, etc.).