Overview

SFM is highly valued by the professional field for its top-level theoretical education in areas ranging from Financial Mathematics, Data Analytics & Statistics to Probability & Decision Making. The Stochastics and Financial Mathematics programme is offered by University of Amsterdam.

Wide range of specialisations

There is a wide range of specialisations available, based on the many areas in which stochastics is applied, their scope and the challenging problems they pose. Both theoretically inclined and more practically oriented students can select specific courses to suit their personal interests.

Double Master's degree programme SFM and Econometrics

If you are interested in SFM and Econometrics, the University of Amsterdam offers a unique double degree programme for talented students (150 EC). This very dense and challenging programme allows you to obtain the degrees from both fields. You will do only one interdisciplinary research project and write one integrated thesis with supervisors from both disciplines. In order to follow this programme, you should meet the criteria for admission into both Master's programmes.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Data-driven Decision Making in Operations Research

Stochastic Processes

Stochastic Simulation

Entrepreneurship in Analytics and AI

Machine Learning Theory

Queueing Theory

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 Applied Mathematics Financial Mathematics View 7 other Masters in Financial Mathematics in Netherlands

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

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92

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants should hold a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics.

Students with a degree that is comparable to a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, like a Bachelor's degree in Econometrics or Statistics with sufficient mathematics, including basic knowledge of Measure and Integration Theory, Probability and Statistics, can also apply for this Master's programme, provided the extra requirement is satisfied.

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.

Funding

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Wide range of specialisations

Double Master's degree programme SFM and Econometrics

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Amsterdam

Funding

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