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Master of Mathematical Engineering (Leuven)

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Without mathematical tools, there would be no internet search engines, no weather forecast, no security in
banking. Mathematical models and techniques play an important role in automatic pilot technologies, the
analysis of complex data, the design of quieter cars, the optimisation of wind farms and, medical scanners.
In the contemporary world, mathematics is a critical component of many applications because of the
increasing levels of complexity and higher demands from customers and socio-economic conditions.
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Master of Mathematical Engineering (120 ECTS) Leuven

Ects + duration
120 ECTS (2 years full-time)

Educational level
Education Master’s

Academic calendar
What's the programme all about? 1st semester: end of September -> end
Just how does an auto-pilot work? How do you determine the value of financial products such as options? How can one of January (exams in January)
find abnormalities in brain images caused by epileptic seizures? Mathematical techniques have proven crucial for the
2nd semester: half of February -> end
efficient treatment of the underpinning data that answers these questions, providing fast and accurate simulation and
of June (exams in June)
optimisation. The Master in Mathematical Engineering will equip you to with the fundamental expertise necessary to
handle, optimise and control data for the application of solutions to contemporary problems. KU Leuven academic calendar

The emphasis is not on abstract mathematical theory, but on the application, the design, analysis, implementation and use Applying
of mathematical models and algorithms in order to solve mathematical problems from industry. Application deadline 2020-2021

1 March (for non-EEA citizens)

Programme outline
1 June (for EEA citizens)

The programme’s primary component is the core technical education, covering a variety of advanced topics in How to apply
mathematics, process control, system identification, numerical optimisation, numerical simulation of differential equations, www.kuleuven.be/application
scientific software, cryptography, and project-based learning, where students solve a problem that requires a combination
of the knowledge and skills taught during the core education.
Tuition fee 2019-2020
€938.80 for EEA students
Secondarily, the students choose from a suite of elective courses to complement the core education. Selecting courses
€6,000 for non-EEA students
from multiple tracks provide a broad overview of the mathematical techniques and applications in engineering science. The
elective courses include technical courses on mathematical approaches, as well as courses that are taught on other Most recent information
master’s programmes that focus on modelling and the application of these mathematical techniques. on www.kuleuven.be/tuitionfees

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The programme is organised by the Departments Of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering and students are
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Students will become familiar with different fields of research which broadens their outlook and skill set.
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Application deadline for 2020-2021 Master of Mathematical Engineering

1 March 2020 (for non-EEA citizens)

1 June 2020 (for EEA citizens)

KU Leuven uses an online application system. You can download and submit your application form
via www.kuleuven.be/application. Students with a Flemish degree can consult www.kuleuven.be/inschrijven.

Tuition Fee

The current tuition fee is €938.80 for EEA students and €6,000 for non-EEA students. The tuition fee for the 2020-2021
academic year will be determined in the spring of 2020. Please consult the website for the most recent
information: www.kuleuven.be/tuitionfees.

Master Mind

Excellent students who are eligible for a Master Mind Scholarship are invited to submit their application before 1
February 2020.
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Is this the right programme for me?

• You have acquired fundamental training in mathematics and the sciences.

• You are familiar with the engineering approach of problem-solving.

• You are interested in bridging mathematical models and design methods used in industry and services.

Admission requirements

Admission requirements master of Mathematical Engineering

Objectives

1. Competent in one or more scientific disciplines

- (1)Possesses specialized knowledge in the field of Mathematical Engineering:
o Design, analysis, implementation and use of mathematical models
o Numerical algorithms
In a context of simulation, identification, monitoring, control and optimization of industrial systems and knowledge systems.
- (2)Possesses specialized knowledge in two or more of the following application areas:
o Industrial process control
o Data mining
o Image processing
o Scientific computing and simulation
o Cryptography
- (3)Can creatively apply, expand, deepen and integrate knowledge of different fields of mathematical engineering.
- (4)Integrates the acquired knowledge into basic sciences and in a number of engineering disciplines and is capable of
multidisciplinary thinking and acting.

2. Competent in conducting research

- (5)Can divide a complex realistic problem in sub-problems, and is able to structure these sub-problems into research
questions and research strategies.
- (6)Can independently gather all the scientific information about a topic, assess its relevance and process the valuable
aspects with attention to proper source indication.
- (7)Can establish, execute and adjust an independent research project about new technical and scientific methods.
- (8)Can gain new insights from generated results and discuss these insights critically.

3. Competent in designing
- (9)Can reformulate a design problem in specific design objectives.
- (10)Can design and implement mathematical techniques and algorithms in order to solve problems in application fields
such as industrial process control, data mining, image processing, scientific computing and simulation, and cryptography.
- (11)Can design solutions for multidisciplinary problems, often with an open nature.
- (12)Controls the complexity of the design of mathematical techniques and algorithms by means of abstraction and
structured thinking.
- (13)Can critically evaluate and report on design results.
- (14)Can handle the variability of the design process due to external circumstances or new insights.

4. A scientific approach
- (15)Has a systematic approach, critical attitude and understanding of the specificity of science and technology
- (16)Can critically observe current mathematical theories, models and methodologies in the context of engineering
problems, and make a sound decision.
- (17)Can evaluate the efficiency and accuracy of methods.
- (18)Demonstrates academic integrity.
- (19)Is able to independently keep up with developments in their field.

5. Basic intellectual skills

- (20)Can independently reflect critically and constructively on their own thinking, decision making and actions.
- (21)Can reflect critically and objectively on developments in their own field of engineering.
- (22)Can objectively consider positive and negative aspects of a solution, and select the most realistic, efficient and
effective solution for a specific situation.
- (23)Can formulate a reasoned opinion in the case of incomplete or irrelevant information.

6. Competent in co-operating and communicating

- (24)Can communicate orally and in writing about his or her research and solutions in Dutch and English with colleagues
and stakeholders.
- (25)Can work on a project basis: takes into account the limited resources (computing time, memory usage,...), can deal
with deadlines, possesses pragmatism, can apply the basic techniques of project management.
- (26)Can efficiently work in groups and carry team roles.

7. Takes account of the temporal and social context

- (27)Is aware of the role played by mathematical processes in a complex and changing high-tech society (legal,
economic, sociological, political and technical-industrial context).
- (28)Is aware of their social, ethical and environmental responsibility as a mathematical engineer and acts accordingly.
 Career perspectives

Many small, dynamic, young companies are active in the field of mathematical engineering, but even big players in
materials, chemistry, automotive, aerospace, biomedical industries, as well as finance, are increasingly interested in
mathematical engineering thanks to the ever-increasing complexity of mathematical models and ever more stringent
environmental standards and comfort expectations.

Many of our young graduates start their careers in the R&D departments of high-tech companies or matriculate into one of
the university’s PhD programmes. Whichever option they choose, our graduates find themselves at the centre of an in-
demand industry with sought after skills and abilities.

Start your career, during your studies

During your bachelor's and master's programme you can already shape your own profile by choosing a certain
specialisation, studying abroad (Erasmus), doing a work placement, or starting your own business.

The Student Career Centre is happy to put you on the right track towards your first work experience. The centre also
coaches you in the search for an interesting job and helps you with job interviews. For students wanting to start their own
business KU Leuven also has Lcie, the KU Leuven community that encourages students with innovative and
entrepreneurial ideas.

Don’t know where to start? The Student Career Centre's databases contain offers for jobs, volunteer work, innovation
projects and student jobs. You can also visit one of the events organised by the Career Centre.

Contact

Faculty of Engineering Science

Administrative office
Kasteelpark Arenberg 1 bus 2200
3001 HEVERLEE
tel. + 32 16 32 13 50
fax + 32 16 32 19 82

Program director
Karl Meerbergen

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Master of Mathematical Engineering (Leuven)

In the context of the wellbeing law certain data must be stored for each student and they must be informed timely on the
subject of:

the risks to which the student is exposed during the study programme (practicals, traineeships, master's theses,…)
the associated preventive measures for each risk, such as medical follow-up, personal protective equipment and
instructions.
The risks and preventive measures are collected in the HSE-file for students. Through this link you can consult the HSE-
file. The HSE-file will be used for traineeships and/or master’s theses. For more information about traineeships, we refer to
the following site: traineeship.. For questions, please contact the HSE Department.
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