Welcome to the home page of the Institute of Mathematics at the University of Potsdam. We are one of eight institutes in the Faculty of Science. The Faculty is the largest of the six faculties at the University of Potsdam. We thank you for your interest in our institute, our research projects and collaborations.Learn more
The study of Mathematics opens a variety of doors for a career in business, industry, education or science. The University of Potsdam offers students interested in Mathematics a diverse, research-oriented course of study with numerous links to research centers outside the university. Information for pupils and schools can be found here and further information on studying here.
There are currently 20 professors at the Institute of Mathematics in Potsdam. Their research groups represent a broad spectrum of current research directions in Mathematics. Members of the institute coordinate a Collaborative Research Center (SFB 1294) and are part of the steering committee of a Priority Program (SPP 2026) both financed by the German Research Foundation DFG. Learn more
The Euler Lecture in 2025 will be given by Professor Nalini Anantharaman from the University of Strasbourg. The cultural lecture will be given by Professor Jun Mitani from the University of Tsukuba.
We are looking forward to the lectures ‘From Quantum Chaos to Random Surfaces’ by Professor Anantharaman and ‘The Art and Science of Curved Origami’ by Professor Mitani.
Time: 16 May 2025, 2 pm
Place: Auditorium Maximum in House 8, Am Neuen Palais, Potsdam
The It's Not Just Numbers podcast is aimed at anyone interested in maths, especially (potential) students of mathematics. Prof Marcello Seri and Anna de Bruijn from the University of Groningen interview personalities from the world of mathematics. In this episode, two former students from the University of Gröningen and Prof Max Lein from the University of Potsdam talk about their experiences in industry and how they mastered the transition. How did they find jobs? How did their studies prepare them for their work?
Are you interested in working with us? Current vacancies at the Institute of Mathematics and our partners can be found here.
For students who would like to work as research assistants (WHKs), we offer a special Moodle course (only with a university account). There you will find all relevant information and can apply directly.
We also recommend that you take a look at the job advertisements of the University of Potsdam, where numerous other exciting positions are advertised.
We look forward to receiving your application!
