From 2025 the Computer Simulation in Science (CSiS) Master's programme became the part of the prestigious Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Programme co-funded by the European Union, MATHS DISC.
As part of this international programme, students benefit from a collaborative curriculum offered by the five European universities participate in and collaborate within MATHS DISC:
The University of Verona strives for excellence in teaching, research and innovation. Located in a highly liveable, culturally dynamic, unique world heritage city, UNIVR has 29,000 students and 1,600 staff members. A forward-thinking institution which continuously innovates its educational offer to be aligned with the skills required by a rapidly changing professional world. A welcoming university that cares for students' special needs, promotes gender equality, sustainability and international cooperation.
The University of Wuppertal is a public research institution in Wuppertal, Germany. Founded in 1972, it offers a wide range of programs in engineering, natural sciences, economics, arts, and social sciences. Known for its strong emphasis on research and interdisciplinary collaboration, the university provides a vibrant academic environment with modern facilities and a focus on innovation and sustainability.
The Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute, originally established in 1898 and recognised as the National Technical University of Ukraine since 2016, has a rich history of academic excellence. Over its existence, the university has prepared 370,000 specialists, with 60,000 trained during Ukraine’s independence. KPI consistently ranks among the top 4% of universities worldwide in the QS and Webometrics rankings. Domestically, it regularly secures leading positions in national rankings like “Compass” and “TOP-200 Ukraine.” According to Google, KPI has been recognised in recent years as the most popular higher educational institution in Ukraine.
The University of Lisbon (ULisboa) is the largest and most prestigious university in Portugal and is one of Europe’s leading universities, bringing together various areas of knowledge and has a privileged position for facilitating the contemporary evolution of science, technology, arts and humanities. The quality of teaching, research, innovation and culture of ULisboa is attracting an ever-increasing amount of talent from around the world.
As the third-largest university in France, the University of Grenoble Alpes (UGA) is home to a vibrant community of 60,000 students and 7,800 staff members. Renowned for its academic rigor and commitment to innovation, UGA consistently fosters excellence across diverse disciplines, offering a broad range of programs recognized in the Shanghai World University Rankings, in particular in Sciences, Technology, and Health. The university maintains strong ties with the professional world, equipping students with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in their careers. Its inclusive and forward-looking approach ensures that UGA evolves with the needs of its diverse student body, providing a supportive and dynamic learning environment.
MATHS DISC educational programme has the classical structure of a 2 years articulated in 4 semesters. The first semester may take place at any University partner. The choice is made in agreement with the Selection Committee according to the student’s previous mathematical training. Third and fourth semesters take place at the same university, according to the specialised educational path chosen by the student at the end of first semester.
Upon successful completion, MATHS DISC graduates will receive a Joint Master Degree, recognized across participating institutions. This new partnership opens exciting opportunities for academic exchange, international experience, and a globally recognized qualification.
The first semester is dedicated to the fulfilment of some basic foundational mathematical requirements (FO) and to the acquisition of basic / background concepts in mathematical modelling (MO), computer programming and simulation (CS). First semester activities will include virtual meetings and a joint MSODE seminar delivered weekly by invited scholars, accessible through the MATHS-DISC e-learning platform. At the end of the first semester student must define the specialisation path and the university where he or she will study during the third and fourth semester.
The second semester is dedicated to the acquisition of a solid knowledge along the main axes of the programme: Computing & Simulation (CS), Modelling & Optimisation (MO), Data Science & AI (DA). Two slightly different profiles are proposed, which share a basic training in DA: the first is Computing & Simulation (CS) methods, which takes place in BUW; the second is Modelling & Optimisation (MO) methods and takes place at UNIVR.
At the end of the second semester, during the summer period, students meet for an intensive two-week Master Workshop organised at one of the Universities or at an ECMI teaching centre.
The third semester is dedicated to advanced courses in the 8 different specialised educational pathways (SP) related to the CS-MO-DA enabling technologies, which also provide a specific background preparation for the final Master's thesis (MT) project. Third semester courses are mainly elective and have to be chosen in accordance with the SP followed by the student.
Finally, the fourth semester is dedicated to the Master's thesis project, which addresses a problem related to the industrial and societal challenges for the digital and green transition towards a sustainable, resilient and human-centred industry and society. The Master's thesis can be carried out in an academic research laboratory or institute, or during an internship with an associated partner, or even during another short mobility period.
You can examine the MATHS DISC in more details on the Programme’s website:
Last modified: 17.10.2025
