Mathematics
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Key Information
Campus location
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Languages
English
Study format
Blended
Duration
3 years
Pace
Full time, Part time
Tuition fees
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Introduction
Mathematics
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?
During this challenging programme, you will receive an excellent foundation in pure and applied mathematics, but you will also have the chance to stake out your own focus. In the international classroom you will be surrounded by other math fanatics.
During your mathematics studies at school, you undoubtedly learnt about calculus, derivatives, algebra, and more – but did you learn how these theories work or why they are true? At the bachelor level 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.
Do you want to learn more about the programme, the admission and application procedure and student life at VU Amsterdam? Then watch the recent International Bachelor's webinar; you can find the recording via this page: vu.nl/en/education/more-about/vu-webinar-bachelor.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Curriculum
1st year
- Basic Concepts in Mathematics
- English Language Test
- Linear Algebra
- Single Variable Calculus
- Discrete Mathematics
- Introduction to Mathematical Modelling, Latex and Mathematica
- Introduction to Programming (PYTHON)
- Group Theory
- Mathematical Analysis
- Multivariable Calculus
- Probability Theory
- Mathematical Modelling of Dynamical Systems
2nd year
- Fourier Analysis
- Mathematical Statistics
- Numerical Methods
- Mathematical Modelling of Stochastic Systems
- Dynamical Systems
- Project Mathematics
- Rings and Fields
- Complex Analysis
- Topology
3rd year
- History of Science
- Bachelor Project Mathematics
- Philosophy and Ethics
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
The majority of graduates from the Bachelor's programme in Mathematics go on to do a Master's - whether at VU Amsterdam, elsewhere in the Netherlands or abroad.
While a Master's in Mathematics may be the obvious choice, other popular choices include business analytics, computer science or econometrics.
Having completed your Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, you'll be well equipped for the future - not just in terms of quantitative and critical thinking data-analysis skills, but also problem-solving and interpersonal skills. Historically, all of our graduates have found work extremely quickly - proving just how employable the VU's mathematicians are.