Master in mathematics (académique)

Personal report by a graduate (2010)

Personal contact between professors and students plays an important part in choosing the Master in Mathematics at the University of Luxembourg. Students at this university find it easy to talk to a professor, ask questions and address problems. This quite informal atmosphere is not merely due to the small working groups, but also to the course offer. For instance, the university offers “reading courses” in which a previously chosen book is discussed in class, promoting dialogue between professor and students and often leading to exciting discussions.

Even before classes begin, the University of Luxembourg is interested in knowing about a student’s future plans and takes these into account when planning courses for the master programme. Students interested in research are offered courses that cover different fields in pure mathematics. Those who wish to enter into the field of teaching are offered internships in schools and didactics classes, recommendable to all future teachers.

Moreover, the students have a say in the organisation of classes and are given the opportunity to bring their  own ideas to the curriculum. Teachers listen to the students’ suggestions and thus give them the feeling that their views are important.

Gilles Moris
Secondary School Professor Aspirant