Master of Science [M.S] (Mathematics)
Field of Study:
€15,790/Yr
- If students join the Mathematics program, they can learn about both the fundamental aspects of mathematics and its applications. At Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam they develop fundamental mathematical theory in algebra, geometry, number theory, analysis, dynamical systems, probability, statistics, and operations research. But they also apply this theory in areas as business analytics, data science, forensic statistics, systems biology, neuroscience, complex systems, and many more.
- Choosing to study Mathematics at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam means students can focus on either pure or applied mathematics. Students will have a wide variety of courses to choose from because the university’s research and teaching cover both sides of the equation. Students will benefit from excellent opportunities to deepen their mathematical knowledge and skills, and to specialize in an area of particular interest by choosing one of the tracks.
- Students will have the opportunity to specialize either in Pure or in Applied Mathematics, or to opt for the Educational specialization to get your science teacher degree. Each specialization has suggested tracks.
- In the specialization Pure Mathematics, students focus on one of the classical sub-fields of mathematics. Within this specialization three tracks are offered, which correspond to fields in which mathematicians at VU Amsterdam do active research:
- Algebra, Geometry, and Number Theory
- Analysis and Dynamical Systems
- Probability and Statistics
Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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Tuition Fees | €15790 (EUR 15790) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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2021 | €18959 (EUR 18959) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited research university including at least three full years of academic study amounting to a minimum of 180 EC or equivalent. We do not require a GRE or GMAT test score.
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Direct admission to the Master's program in Mathematics is possible with a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics or Engineering Mathematics from a university in the Netherlands. If you have a Bachelor's degree in another subject from a university or institute of higher education in The Netherlands or elsewhere, you require the approval of the Examination Board. The main admission criteria are:
- A Bachelor's of Science
- 90 EC or equivalent of Mathematics courses at the BSc level, including some advanced courses
Indian Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet the following eligibility criteria:
- VU Amsterdam requires all applicants to take an English test. Exceptions are made for students who have completed a bachelor's or master's in Canada, the USA, UK, Ireland, New Zealand, or Australia.
- TOEFL and IELTS tests must have been completed no more than two years before 1st September of the year in which your course starts.
- Note: TOEFL MyBestScore is not accepted.
International students hailing from non-English speaking countries also need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.
Course Guides
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
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Orange Knowledge Programme | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
University of Twente Holland Scholarship | Scholarship per student€ 5,419/Yr$5,419 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Holland Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Amsterdam Merit Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
VU Fellowship Programme | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
Axol Science Scholarship | Scholarship per student€ 2,000/Yr$2,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCompany-Sponsored |
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