Program Overview

Introduction to the Bachelor's Programme in Applied Mathematics

The University of Groningen offers a Bachelor's degree programme in Applied Mathematics, which focuses on using mathematics to understand and simulate how systems behave. This three-year international programme is designed for students who want to use abstract mathematics to tackle real-world challenges.

Programme Description

The programme builds strong foundations in numerical mathematics or the theory of systems and control. Students learn to formulate and analyse abstract mathematical models for real-world systems, combine mathematical proofs with practical tools like simulation and programming, and study in an international classroom with students and lecturers from around the world.

What to Expect from the Programme

• Build strong foundations in numerical mathematics or the theory of systems and control
• Formulate and analyse abstract mathematical models for real-world systems
• Combine mathematical proofs with practical tools like simulation and programming
• Study in an international classroom with students and lecturers from around the world

Specialization

Students can specialize in:

• General Mathematics
• Statistics and Probability

Programme Structure

The degree programmes in Mathematics and Applied Mathematics have a common first year, allowing students to familiarize themselves with both programmes before making an informed decision at the end of the first year. During the first year, students take course units relevant to both Mathematics and Applied Mathematics.

Curriculum

• Year 1: Courses include Analysis, Calculus 1, Calculus 2, First-year project, Introduction to Graph Theory, Linear Algebra 1, Linear Algebra 2, Linear Systems, Mechanics and Relativity for Maths, Probability Theory, Scientific Programming, and Sets and Numbers.
• Year 2 and 3: Students increasingly specialize in Applied Mathematics, focusing on modelling and simulations, and looking at concrete applications in course units such as Project System Theory and Mathematical Modelling.

Credits and Course Units

• Credits per year: 60 ECTS; most courses are 5 ECTS.

Study Abroad

• Study abroad is optional
• Maximum of 30 EC

Entry Requirements

• Dutch diploma: VWO Natuur & Techniek, VWO Natuur & Gezondheid, VWO Economie & Maatschappij, or VWO Cultuur & Maatschappij with wiskunde B.
• International diploma: Secondary education equivalent to Dutch pre-university education (VWO) is required.
• Language test: English proficiency certificate required (except for applicants with a Dutch pre-university education).
• Additional subject: Sufficient background knowledge in Mathematics is required.

Application Deadlines

• Dutch students: 01 May 2026
• EU/EEA students: 01 May 2026
• non-EU/EEA students: 01 May 2026

Tuition Fees

• EU/EEA: € 2601 (full-time)
• non-EU/EEA: € 19800 (full-time)

Job Prospects

Applied Mathematics is a broad Bachelor's degree programme, after which students can specialize in a Master's degree programme. Graduates 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 are potential career paths.

Research

The Bachelor's degree programme in Applied Mathematics is connected to the Bernoulli Institute. The institute focuses on Mathematics, Computer Science, and Artificial Intelligence, and maintains international leadership in these disciplines.

Study Associations

The FMF is an association for the Bachelor's programmes Applied Mathematics, Mathematics, Applied Physics, Physics, Astronomy, and all subsequent Master's programmes at the University of Groningen. The association contributes to the broadening of the scientific education of its members by organizing various activities in the scientific field.

Binding Study Advice

A minimum of 45 EC in the first 12 months is required to receive a positive study advice. If a student earns fewer than 45 ECTS, they will be issued a negative study advice and will not be allowed to continue their degree programme.

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