Mathematics

During this challenging programme, you will receive an excellent foundation in both pure and applied mathematics. In the international classroom you will be surrounded by other math fanatics. How do prime numbers help us understand modern cryptography? How does geometry help explain the fundamental principles of physics? How does mathematics contribute to computer programming? Most scientific questions with societal impact can only be answered by using mathematics. During this Bachelor's programme, you will have the chance to work on assignments about topics like these. You can also study Mathematics part time. You will follow the same classes as the full time students, but fewer classes per year. The lectures are not on fixed days and no lectures are given on weekends or evenings. If you assume 20 study hours per week, you will study for about 6 years. You can make a personal study plan with the study advisor. Many of our teachers are top researchers themselves, with their research relating not only to the mathematics department but also to other disciplines like computer science or econometrics. Our professors have an open-door policy, which means you have many opportunities to drop in and ask questions.

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam) is a public research university founded in 1880. Known for its international outlook and innovative research, VU has over 30,000 students and offers programs across humanities, sciences, and social sciences.