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At its core, mathematics is about the study of abstract structures. This may sound very theoretical, but it is a fascinating fact that the abstract structures that are studied in mathematics can be applied in an astounding multitude of practical problems. Mathematical sciences play an increasingly prominent role in the natural sciences and technology, and in society as a whole, highlighting the need for a high competence in mathematical sciences in order to succeed in the job market.

Our faculty members conduct research in a wide range of theoretical and applied mathematics, including statistics and computational mathematics. Pull-down the menus for more information about our study programs and research groups.

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The department of mathematics offers study programs in mathematics at bachelor's, master's and Ph.D. levels, as well as mathematics education.

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Yan Li at the tip of Nordnes, Bergen.

Wave Researcher Awarded ERC Starting Grant

Yan Li receives prestigious research support for the quest to understand how extreme ocean surface waves affect us. Such waves pose a threat to ships and infrastructure, becoming increasingly frequent and extreme due to climate changes.

NORHED II | MATH4SDG
PhD candidate Frank Namugera from Makerere University and Associate Professor Stein Andreas Bethuelsen from the University of Bergen photographed in spring 2024.

Educating African mathematicians for sustainability

For PhD candidate Frank Namugera having in person tuition with Associate Professor Stein Andreas Bethuelsen at the University of Bergen is probably the most valuable component of work on his PhD thesis.

NORHED II | MATH4SDG
The five PhDs Leonce Leandry, Innocent Sosoma, Elimercy Ntagalinda, Abdul-rahman Mumbu, and Zabibu Afazali visited the University of Bergen for the annual meeting of the Math4SDG project.

Using mathematics to fight disease

In June 2023 the project Math4SDG held its annual meeting in Bergen. We met up with five PhDs in the project to discuss how they will use applied mathematics to combat infectious disease and how the project aims to increase mathematical literacy in Tanzania and Uganda.

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Cell research

Data science reveals universal rules shaping cells’ power stations

A UiB-led study published in Cell Systems reveals that all cellular power plants - our mitochondria, plant chloroplasts, and more - have evolved according to a universal set of rules.

Doctoral education at the Faculty of Science and Technology

The Faculty of Science and Technology offers doctoral education within the following disciplines: biology, chemistry, earth science, physics and technology, informatics, mathematics, molecular biology and geophysics. We also offer doctoral training in collaboration with several partner institutions. For more information click here