RealMaths is a two-year, full-time international MSc in applied mathematics focused on scientific computing and applications. It is taught in English and run by the InterMaths Network, coordinated at the University of L’Aquila.
Students spend Year 1 in L’Aquila and Year 2 at a partner in Lyon, Hannover, Lisbon, Aveiro, Karlstad, Gdańsk or Katowice, earning a double or joint degree. The 2026 call is closed; the next is due to open in November 2026.
Benefits & funding
- Participation costs total EUR 12,000; the 2026 cohort got a partial waiver and paid EUR 3,000 (EUR 750 a semester), travel and health insurance included.
- Applying by the deadline brought automatic consideration for a University of L’Aquila travel and installation contribution of around EUR 3,000.
- Housing, living and travel are self-paid; some Year-2 hosts add yearly fees (around EUR 350 in France, EUR 700 in Germany).
Eligibility
- Open to applicants of any nationality; no age limit.
- A bachelor’s degree in mathematics, applied mathematics, physics, engineering or a similar field with a very strong mathematical background.
- Final-year students may apply but must graduate by 15 August to enrol (InterMaths apply page).
- English at CEFR B2 or above (e.g. IELTS Academic 6.0, TOEFL iBT 80, PTE Academic 56, C1 Advanced 169), certificate no older than four years; prior English-medium study can replace it. The programme page asks enrolled students for B2/C1.
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Application process
- 1Apply on the InterMaths Network’s single PICA form, which covers InterMaths, MathMods and RealMaths; there is no application fee.
- 2Sign and submit by 25 February 2026, 1 pm Italy time.
- 3Invite two academic referees through the system; letters were due 11 March 2026 (InterMaths apply page; the RealMaths page prints 11 March 2025).
Program timeline
Application form opened
7 November 2025
Application deadline
25 February 2026, 1 pm Italy time
Results
30 April 2026
Semester 1 began in L’Aquila
21 September 2026
Next call expected
November 2026