Programs/Bachelor/Engineering
Bachelor

Applied Mathematics

★ StudyPath verdict
7.6/10
Best for students passionate about applying math to engineering, data, and modeling challenges. Solid reputation at a top Dutch university with good research links, but primarily Dutch-taught in practice.
Tuition · Intl
€19,800
EU: €2,694/year · click ↗
Duration
3 years
180 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
apply by May 26
Language
English
IELTS 6.5+
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2020
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
50
DUO ↑100% ↗
Intl. %
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S:F ratio
25:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
6.5
IELTS required
Entry route
Any VWO
profile + subjects ↗
Satisfaction
4.0/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
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no data yet
Median salary
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Alumni
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↗ Real values are sourced; tiles marked “?” aren’t collected yet · Enrolled/yr is live from DUO · Satisfaction/outcomes are live from StudiekeuzedatabaseLast sync: 24 Jun 2026
About this program
How do we model the movement of self-driving cars? What does mathematics tell us about blood flow, air resistance, or satellite orbits? And how can we use equations to simulate real systems in engineering, biology, or physics? If you want to use abstract mathematics to tackle real-world challenges, the international Bachelor's degree in Applied Mathematics at the University of Groningen will prepare you with the skills to make a difference in science and technology. What to expect from the Bachelor's programme Applied Mathematics ✔ 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 This three-year international Bachelor's programme in Applied Mathematics focuses on using mathematics to understand and simulate how systems behave, whether you're working on vehicle dynamics, energy networks, or biological processes. You'll learn how to translate real-world challenges into abstract mathematical models, formulate theorems and proofs about the properties of those models, and draw useful conclusions. In your first year, you take the same courses as students in the Mathematics programme. This gives
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English180 ECTSBachelor of ScienceField area: Engineering & TechnologySector: Exact en InformaticaCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeBachelor
About University of Groningen
Founded in 1614, the University of Groningen is the second oldest university in the Netherlands with over 33,000 students. Known for its vibrant student city atmosphere (1 in 4 residents is a student), excellent research output, and 4 Nobel Prize laureates including Ben Feringa (Chemistry 2016).
Living in Groningen
Student cost of living
Rent · room
€450/mo
Monthly total
€800–€1,400
Cost of living
Medium
Population
234k

Young, vibrant, and welcoming. Groningen has a laid-back northern Dutch charm combined with the energy of a true student city. The compact city center is easy to navigate by bike, and the local community is known for being friendly and open to international students.

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Specializations
Year 3 tracks
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Curriculum
Course structure by year
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Career outcomes
Graduate surveys · field-group level
Where bachelor graduates continue
Applied Mathematics47%
Industrial and Applied Mathematics15%
Applied Physics7%
Mathematics6%
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Continue to year 251%
Complete this degree29%
Continue studying after graduating83%
Women among first-years18%
Say workload is “just right”36%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
4/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 22 respondents
Content & set-up3.8
Teachers3.9
Atmosphere4.1
Involvement & contact3.8
Study guidance4.2
Testing & assessment3.6
Facilities4.2
Career preparation3.1
Teachers' English4.6
Would choose again4.1
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Application timeline
Application deadline
2026-05-01
Non-EU deadline
2026-05-01
Application deadline
2027-05-01
Non-EU deadline
2027-05-01
Application deadline
2028-05-01
Upcoming open days
Open day
30 Oct 2026
Open dayonline
6 Dec 2026
Open day
29 Jan 2027
Open day
10 Apr 2027
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
  • IELTS: 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT: 90
Internships
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