Mathematics
Master
Did you know that modern cryptography uses prime numbers, or that bacterial growth is governed by differential equations? Or that the spread of forest fires and infections can be predicted by stochastic models? How about the discovery of gravitational waves, which confirms Einstein’s prediction that spacetime is described by Riemannian geometry?
If you join the Mathematics programme, you can learn about both the fundamental aspects of mathematics and its applications. At Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam we develop fundamental mathematical theory in algebra, geometry, number theory, analysis, dynamical systems, probability, statistics and operations research. But we also apply this theory in areas as business analytics, data science, forensic statistics, systems biology, neuroscience, complex systems and many more.
In the specialisation Pure Mathematics you focus on one of the classical sub-fields of mathematics: Algebra, Geometry and Number Theory; Analysis and Dynamical Systems; or Probability and Statistics. In the specialisation Applied Mathematics you can choose Biomedical Mathematics, or Data Science and Optimization.
Or you can choose the Education specialisation.
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English
Title
Master of Science
Duration
2 years
ECTS credits
ECTS
The European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) is a student-centred system based on the student workload required to achieve the objectives of a programme of study. Its aim is to facilitate the recognition of study periods undertaken by mobile students through the transfer of credits. The ECTS is based on the principle that 60 credits are equivalent to the workload of full-time student during one academic year.
Accreditation
Numerus Fixus
No Numerus Fixus
Without numerus fixus.
Tuition fee 2024/2025
EU/EEA
The EU/EEA rate is the regular fee for students from within the EU/EEA.
€ 2,530
Admission
Application requirements
Information not availableLanguage requirements
- 6.5
- IELTS overall band
- 580
- TOEFL paper based
- 237
- TOEFL computer based
- 92
- TOEFL internet based
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| € 2,530 | |
Non-EU/EEAThe non-EU/EEA rate is the rate for students from outside the EU/EEA. |
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InstitutionalThe institutional rate is for all students who have already obtained a bachelor’s or master’s degree and who want to start a second programme leading to a degree at the same level or at a lower level. |
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| € 2,601 | |
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| Start date | App. deadline EU/EEA | App. deadline Non-EU/EEA |
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| 1 Feb '25 | 1 Dec '24 | 1 Nov '24 |
| 1 Sep '25 | 31 May '25 | 1 Apr '25 |
| 1 Feb '26 | 1 Dec '25 | 1 Nov '25 |
| 1 Sep '26 | 31 May '26 | 1 Apr '26 |
| 1 Feb '27 | 1 Dec '26 | 1 Nov '26 |
| 1 Sep '27 | 31 May '27 | 1 Apr '27 |
Scholarships
You can check if you're eligible for scholarships that apply to this course.
NL Scholarship
The NL Scholarship is meant for international students from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) who want to do their bachelor’s or master’s in the Netherlands.
StuNed Scholarship Programme
StuNed Scholarships for master studies, short courses and customised training programmes are available for Indonesian professionals with at least 2 years' work experience in a development-related organisation.
Orange Tulip Scholarship - China
These customised scholarships will increase the talent development in a country with a Nuffic Neso office by allowing talented students to study in the Netherlands.
Contact
Main addressDe Boelelaan 1105
1081 HV Amsterdam
020-5985020
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