15 Mathematics and Statistics Degree Programs in Netherlands

Mathematics opens the door to a wide range of career paths. This Master's allows you to build your own tailor-made programme and to specialise in a broad range of fields, within pure mathematics, applied mathematics and mathematical physics.

Become a mathematical problem solver able to tackle challenging issues from technology to healthcare. Can you predict when something goes viral? How do you model 5G? What happens in your brain when an epileptic seizure occurs? These questions all have one thing in common: mathematics is the way to come up with answers.

Do you want to better understand the underlying mechanisms of life? Would you like know more about how you can use biology and mathematics to gain deeper insight into the evolution of animals and plants, the development of diseases and the possibly the development of new therapies? Then Systems Biology and Bioinformatics is the right programme for you! This programme will give you the knowledge and practical skills necessary to unravel the complexity of these systems and use it for academic, industrial and societal progress. After you’ve graduated, your ability to unify life sciences and mathematics will make you a great candidate for a career in medical research, drug development and biotechnology.

The Master Industrial and Applied Mathematics (IAM) trains mathematical engineers to translate complex, real-world problems into mathematical models and computational solutions. The programme combines deep theoretical mathematics (continuous, discrete and stochastic) with computational skills.

The MSc in Mathematics was rated as the best degree program in its field and awarded the 'Top Rated Program' label (Keuzegids Masters 2017). It is also the best master's program in Mathematics in the Netherlands, according to Elsevier. In our program, you are going to be part of an informal community, you are going to create your own large-scale research project, and acquire skills highly appreciated by employers, whether you pursue a career in science or a company.

The master’s program in Mathematics focuses on analysis and number theory. From applied to fundamental research, and from algebra to data science, our master’s program spans these fields entirely.

Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics trains students in mathematical modelling, analytical and computational problem solving, and translating mathematical solutions back to practical applications in industry, healthcare and technology. Students learn to collaborate with specialists.

Could you predict an economic crisis? How many prime numbers are there in a certain interval? How do we calculate the limit of an infinite series of function values? Mathematicians love difficult questions and models underpinned by theoretical foundations. Over the centuries, mathematics has made an important contribution to technological progress, and it is still a crucial part of research into important issues such as the climate crisis. This three-year program in Mathematics is an international Bachelor’s degree program. All of the course units are taught in English, which gives Mathematics an extra dimension as many of your fellow students and lecturers will come from abroad.

Why do some cars or airplanes experience more drag than others? How do we calculate the orbit of a satellite? How are partially autonomous vehicles controlled? How fast does blood flow through our veins? While the degree program in Mathematics is concerned with abstract matters, the emphasis of the Applied Mathematics program is on constructing mathematical models to solve problems, simulate practical situations, and analyze the results. For example, you may make a model to compute the flow of water or blood or the flow fields around the wing of an airplane. Or, you may work on operating systems for robots, airplanes, or satellites. While the ability to think abstractly is just as important as it is for Mathematics, in Applied Mathematics you also learn to structure your reasoning and draw conclusions. The University of Groningen offers degree programs in both Mathematics and Applied Mathematics. The first year is largely the same for both Bachelor’s programs, during which you explore the programs and gradually work towards your specialization. It is possible to switch programs at the end of the first year. Applied Mathematics is an international Bachelor’s degree program. All of the course units are taught in English, which gives Applied Mathematics an extra dimension as many of your fellow students and lecturers will come from abroad.

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 program, 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.

Prepare for a career teaching Mathematics in international secondary schools with the Mathematics specialisation at ITESS. You’ll grow into an engaging, inclusive, and culturally sensitive educator, with the knowledge, skills and experience needed to teach Mathematics effectively in a secondary school.

This two-year Master's at the University of Groningen focuses on applying mathematical models to solve complex problems in engineering, science, and technology. The programme blends theory with practical work and promotes interdisciplinary collaboration. You'll join a research group, work on projects, and may complete internships. The international setting prepares you for careers in research, industry, or further study.

This programme prepares you to become a Data Scientist with a focus on applications in Logistics and Engineering. You could work for example on the most efficient route for a delivery service of a (web)shop or supermarket, a dashboard for a theme park with expected waiting times, a prediction of the number of returns for a clothing brand or a model to plan replacement of airplane parts to avoid problems while flying.

Are you interested in using mathematics as the speaking language for areas like economics, physics, biology, and data science? Or as a challenging game for creative problem solving (like how to use the distortion of mobile phone signals to estimate the size of raindrops)? Do you want to become a skilled professional, trained to create the models and business processes necessary for this computerized world? Then this Master's might fit into the equation!

Are you interested in the natural sciences and want to look beyond the boundaries of a single discipline? Or do you want to focus on one discipline and become an expert in that specific field?