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AIMS South Africa: Master’s in Mathematical Sciences with AI for Science Program (2025-26)

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AIMS South Africa: Master’s in Mathematical Sciences with AI for Science Program (2025-26)

Application Deadline: March 21, 2025

Nestled in the vibrant seaside suburb of Muizenberg, Cape Town, the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) South Africa is more than just a hub for mathematical excellence. Surrounded by beaches and mountains, this immersive institute brings together surfers, artists, and mathematicians under one roof.

Referred to as the “monastery of mathematics,” AIMS creates a collaborative environment where students, visiting lecturers, and researchers live, study, and socialize together.

About the Program

The Master’s in Mathematical Sciences, featuring the AI for Science program, is a one-year residential program designed to leverage AI for tackling today’s scientific challenges.

Program Structure

1. Advanced Topics: Foundational Course

  • Duration: 10 weeks
  • Includes seven core courses.

2. Advanced Topics: Review Courses

  • Duration: 18 weeks (six blocks, each lasting three weeks).
  • Students choose 11 out of 18 specialized courses.

3. Research Project

  • Duration: 12 weeks.
  • A research dissertation starts after completing review courses.

The next academic year runs from September 2025 to July 2026, marking the program’s third year of excellence.

Collaborative Roots

AIMS South Africa is a joint initiative of top universities:

  • University of Cambridge
  • University of Cape Town
  • University of Oxford
  • Université de Paris Sud XI
  • Stellenbosch University
  • University of the Western Cape

Graduates will receive a Master’s degree in Mathematical Sciences from the founding South African universities.

Eligibility Criteria

To apply, you must:

  • Be a resident and citizen of Africa (exceptions apply for those displaced by war).
  • Have completed:
  • A four-year undergraduate degree OR
  • A three-year degree with an additional honors year by August 2025 (December 2025 for Southern African applicants).
  • Not have previously held an AIMS scholarship.
  • Have a strong foundation in computational and mathematical fields (e.g., physics, mathematics, computer science, engineering).

Application Process

Applications open in January 2025 and proceed in two stages:

1. Online Selection Round (Deadline: March 21, 2025, 11:59 PM)

Submit:

  • Curriculum vitae
  • Motivation letter (500 words)
  • Academic transcripts
  • Written mathematics and coding problems (provided on the application site).

Why Choose AIMS South Africa?

  • Experience an unparalleled collaborative academic environment.
  • Gain expertise in AI for tackling global scientific challenges.
  • Earn a prestigious Master’s degree backed by leading global institutions.

For more details, visit AIMS South Africa’s website and apply before the deadline. Start your journey toward transforming science and society!Visit for more information and application 

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