Overview

The Mathematics programme from the University of Amsterdam focuses on all major branches of advanced modern mathematics, pure and applied. From the four specialisations below you choose the one of your interest. Within each, several sub-fields and/or courses are indicated as well.

The curriculum is as follows:

Five (or sometimes six) courses from your specialisation

Master Seminar

Elective courses

Master's project

Career

Graduates of this Master's programme are well-equipped to pursue successful careers in academia, industry or public service. Mathematicians work in industry, banking, technology, consultancy, service organisations and many other segments of the labour market.

Their analytical and problem-solving skills give them a crucial advantage in a many work situations, even those where mathematical knowledge may not seem immediately relevant.

Programme Structure

Specialisations

Algebra and Geometry

Analysis and Dynamical Systems

Discrete Mathematics and Quantum Information

Mathematical Physics

Stochastics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

92

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Disciplines

Mathematics Financial Mathematics Computational Mathematics View 21 other Masters in Mathematics in Netherlands

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

The following students may be admitted:

students with a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, awarded by a Dutch University;
students with a Beta-Gamma Bachelor from UvA with Major Mathematics;
students with a Bachelor's degree in Econometrics, awarded by a Dutch University, who have passed the courses Topology and Measure Theory, and three from the five courses Ordinary Differential Equations, Markov Chains, Bayesian Statistics, Functional Analysis, Partial Differential Equations, all from the Bachelor Mathematics UvA.
The Admissions Board may also grant admission when concluding that the previous education of the candidate is equivalent to the provisions from (1) and (3).

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

26000 EUR / year

≈ 26000 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

2695 EUR / year

≈ 2695 EUR / year

Additional Details

Institutional tuition fee for second or next Dutch degree programme - €23,600

Living costs

Amsterdam

Netherlands

1000 - 1500 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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The curriculum is as follows:

Career

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Additional Details

Living costs

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