Program Overview

Career Perspectives

The Master's in Applied Mathematics, specialized in Mathematical Systems Theory, Applied Analysis and Computational Science (SACS), offers excellent career opportunities. Graduates can launch a career as mathematical experts in various fields or opt for an academic career and obtain a PhD or PDEng.

Type of Degree

Upon completion of the Master's with the specialisation in SACS, graduates will receive a Master's degree in Applied Mathematics and can title themselves Master of Science (MSc). The specialisation will be mentioned specifically on the diploma supplement, highlighting their specialised knowledge and skills in mathematical systems theory, applied analysis and computational science.

Job Opportunities

As a graduate of this specialisation, one will be an asset to industries looking for experts in designing mathematical models, analysing and simulating such models, and interpreting the results to predict or improve the behaviour of systems. The broad applicability of the knowledge gained within this specialisation allows graduates to find jobs in highly diverse fields.

• Software developer at Topicus
• Junior Research Scientist at TNO
• R&D Engineer at the Dutch Aerospace Centre

Graduates of this specialisation currently work at organisations including:

• ASML
• Witteveen+Bos
• Thales
• Nedap
• CapGemini
• Deloitte
• ABN AMRO
• Kinase
• Topicus

Start a Business

The University of Twente encourages entrepreneurship, with over 1,000 start-ups to its name. Graduates can turn their business ideas into reality, and the Novel-T foundation and the start-up hub Incubase on campus offer support.

• Former students have gone on to found successful companies, such as the leading sports analytics company SciSports.
• Graduates can start their own consultancy companies.

Post-master Opportunities

Instead of pursuing a professional career, graduates can opt for an academic career by completing a PhD or an EngD.

Continue as a Researcher: Obtain a PhD

A PhD entails studying and carrying out research in a particular area for a period of four years. This can be done within one of the research groups or structured PhD programmes. Obtaining a PhD gives the title Doctor (Dr).

Follow an EngD Programme

An EngD programme usually takes two years and prepares graduates to become high-level technological designers. Upon successful completion, graduates will receive a certified diploma and the academic degree title Professional Doctorate in Engineering (EngD).