Program overview
Mathematics and Applied Mathematics, in simple terms, is about learning mathematical theories and applying them to real life. You might ask: what can you actually do with math? Well, from recommendation algorithms on your phone and weather forecast models to financial market risk control and biomedical image processing, math is behind it all. The first two years of this program build a foundation, with core courses including Mathematical Analysis, Advanced Algebra, Probability Theory and Mathematical Statistics, and Ordinary Differential Equations—these may sound abstract, but they are the 'toolbox' for later applications. In upper years, you'll dive into more specific application areas like Operations Research, Numerical Computation, Fundamentals of Machine Learning, and Financial Mathematics. Chinese universities are strong in this field, and many schools tailor courses to their strengths—for example, finance-focused universities emphasize financial mathematics, while engineering powerhouses lean toward computational mathematics and data science. Who is this program for? If you enjoy logical reasoning, have a knack for numbers, aren't afraid of abstract thinking, and want to acquire a 'hardcore' skill, this is a great fit. You don't need to be a genius, but you should be willing to spend time working through problems.