About this program
BSc Applied Mathematics
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 aeroplane. Or, you may work on operating systems for robots, aeroplanes 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.
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Admission requirements
Language test: Language proficiency certificate for English (except for applicants with a Dutch pre-university education (VWO) as well as the exemptions listed on the language exemptions webpage).
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Year 1
- Analysis
- Calculus 1
- Electives, e.g. Introduction Logic, Mechanics and Relativity for Maths
- Introduction to Graph Theory
- Linear Algebra 1
- Sets and Numbers
- Calculus 2
- First-year project
- Linear Algebra 2
- Linear Algebra 2
- Linear Systems
- Probability Theory
- Scientific Programming
Scholarships & funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please visit the university website for more information.
Tuition
- Tuition fees for EU/EEA Students: € 2,314 per year
- Tuition fees for Non-EU/EEA Students: € 16,500 per year
Qualification
Credits: 180 ECTS
BSc in Applied Mathematics
Career paths
Applied Mathematics is a broad Bachelor's degree Program, after which you can specialize in a Master's degree Program. You can continue in the academic world or opt for a career in the business world, either in the Netherlands or abroad. Research, consultancy or teaching… there are many fields open to you!
Business
Having finished your degree Program in Applied Mathematics, many opportunities will be open to you for a career in the business sector, for example with an insurance company or a consultancy firm. Multinational companies such as Shell, Philips and ABN Amro also welcome applied mathematicians enthusiastically, as do smaller and medium-sized enterprises.
During the degree Program, you learn to think logically and to structure your reasoning. An analytical approach becomes second nature – a skill that is highly welcome in the business world. After all, you are able to identify the structure of a large organization, to separate the main issues from the side-issues, and to produce a model to predict how the organization will change as a result of internal and external influences.
Research
Once you have your Master’s degree, you may choose to carry out PhD research at a university. Your Master’s degree will also qualify you for positions at research institutes such as TNO (Netherlands Organization for Applied Scientific Research) and the KNMI (Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute).
Teaching
There is a great demand for mathematicians to work as teachers in secondary education. After the Bachelor’s Program in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics, you can follow the Master’s degree Program in Science Education & Communication (Dutch-taught education track, English-taught communication track).
Job examples
- Researcher
- Analyst
- Positions in the financial world
- Consultant
- Teacher
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University of Groningen
The University of Groningen is one of the oldest universities in the Netherlands, founded in 1614 and it ranks amongst the top 100 universities in the world. We are a research-intensive institution offering a wide range of highly regarded bachelor, master...
Why study at University of Groningen
We're a Top 100 University
Study at one of the world’s leading universities. Learn from the best and take advantage of exciting research opportunities. Live in a vibrant city where over a quarter of the population are students. Whatever you’re seeking from your university experience, you’ll find it in Groningen. With over 45 world-class Bachelor’s programmes and 160 highly-ranked Master’s programmes, we have a field of study for you.
Our groundbreaking research
As a student, you will be actively involved in research at one of Europe’s top research institutions from the get-go. The University of Groningen carries out ground-breaking and socially-relevant research that builds bridges between disciplines and closes the gap between science and society.
400 years of reputation
The University of Groningen is the second oldest university in the Netherlands and has built a reputation for excellence. Many talented people have passed through the university during its rich 400-year history, including Nobel Prize winners like Ben Feringa (Chemistry, 2016) and Frits Zernike (Physics, 1953). Some have been pioneers in their respective fields, such as the first female University student and the first female lecturer in the Netherlands, the first Dutch astronaut and the first president of the European Bank.
Vibrant Student Life
While its history can be traced back to 300 BC, today Groningen is a vibrant student city with the youngest population in the Netherlands – one in four people here is a student! That means there’s always something to do, with various art and music festivals, theatres, cinemas and performance venues catering to all tastes, whether you prefer to watch or want to join in. In Groningen, you’ll see students everywhere: studying in the pretty Noorderplantsoen park, working various part-time jobs and partying the night away.
Global Community
The University of Groningen attracts a large international community! Our Erasmus Student Network (ESN) conveniently facilitates all international students in Groningen and organizes over 150 activities a year. The University of Groningen has strong international connections which means that you can easily spend part of your degree studying abroad. The University also offers several unique international Master’s degree programmes in cooperation with other large European universities.
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