This project aims to build on the experience gained through past Tempus programme projects and utilising a well balanced consortia, to develop structured doctoral level programmes for the Western Balkans. These courses will be based on the principles of the Bologna third cycle and the project also aims to coordinate developments across the Western Balkans. The specific objectives are: "To develop structured doctoral studies in mathematical sciences through networking Western Balkansuniversities in a way that overcomes fragmentation and foster the reciprocal development of human resources in accordance with EHEA-ERA goalsTo strengthen master programs in mathematical modelling and financial mathematicsTo upgrade laboratories for applied mathematics at consortium members in Western Balkans countries"