Overview

How can we spread covid patients across hospitals, with a mathematical model? How do prime numbers help to encrypt chat messages? And how does math contribute to intelligent software?

In the Mathematics programme from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam you are on cue to acquire new insights into these mathematical phenomena and to discover the buttressing logic. You will also be diving into other branches of mathematics, deviating thoroughly from those you were taught at high school.

Start your career

With a degree in Mathematics, there are many different directions your career could take you. Your problem-solving and analytical skills will make you an asset in almost any commercial company, government organisation or consultancy.

You would be well prepared to work in a diverse range of fields, including financial modeling, option pricing, statistics, IT, data analysis, research and teaching.

Alumni from the programme have landed jobs at consultancies, banks, academic institutions, R&D companies, insurance firms, the Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek (CBS) and data-science companies like Google, Yahoo or Booking.com. Whatever you choose, we can guarantee it won't take you long to find a job.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Linear Algebra

Single Variable Calculus

Discrete Mathematics

Group Theory

Mathematical Analysis

Multivariable Calculus

Probability Theory

Mathematical Modelling of Dynamical Systems

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2026-04-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

92

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Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Disciplines

Mathematics View 6 other Bachelors in Mathematics in Netherlands

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A diploma equivalent to the Dutch pre-university VWO-diploma

Proof of sufficient proficiency in English

Proof of sufficient proficiency in Mathematics

These examples of diplomas demonstrate sufficient proficiency in the subject Mathematics:

International Baccalaureate: Mathematics HL, Analysis & Approaches HL

British GCE-A Levels: A-Level in Mathematics + A-Level in Further Mathematics (both are required) with at least grade A, B or C

Germany: Zeugnis der allgemeinen Hochschulreife, including Mathematics on erhöhtem Anforderungsniveau (eA) or as Leistungsfach

European Baccalaureate: Mathematics; written or oral examination, at least 5 hours during the Orientation Cycle

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and/or in Netherlands, please visit Student Insurance Portal.

Tuition Fee

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International

19110 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 19110 EUR per year during 36 months.
EU/EEA

18090 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 18090 EUR per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Amsterdam

1000 - 1500 EUR /month

Living costs

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