The Berlin Mathematical School (BMS) is the graduate school of the Cluster of Excellence MATH+ and a joint endeavor of the mathematics departments at the universities in Berlin: Freie Universität (FU), Humboldt-Universität (HU) and Technische Universität (TU).

The BMS invites excellent mathematics students from Berlin, Germany, Europe and all over the world to join BMS - and to make good use of the ample opportunities offered by the rich and diverse mathematics teaching and research environment.The BMS offers an excellent doctoral program taught in English in a broad and active research environment together with mentoring programs, language courses, soft-skills seminars, funding for summer schools and conferences, a buddy program. The program is tuition free and the BMS offers scholarships to support the students.

Depending on the individual background, admission is to Phase I (typically with a bachelor) or directly to Phase II (for example, for students holding a master/diploma).

Application Deadlines

Phase I without scholarship: 1 April 2024

Phase II applicants who want to start in August, September or October 2024: 1 April 2024

Registration and Application

First download our BMS PhD Application Guidelines and read them thoroughly before beginning the online application process. You will find the answers to most of your questions in there, in our FAQs, or here on the website. If you haven't found the answer to your question there you can email us at: application@math-berlin.de

In order to access the BMS application form, you first have to register: Go to Registration. Then submit your application via the BMS online application portal. You may submit only one application per application period.

We accept applications only via the BMS online application portal. All applications will be evaluated after the application deadline.