★ StudyPath verdict
7.5/10
Best for students passionate about theoretical mathematics and research at a top-100 university; weighs strong academic reputation against fewer direct industry placements than applied tracks.
Tuition · Intl
↗€24,900
EU: €2,694/year · click ↗
Duration
2 years
120 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
apply by May 26
Language
English
IELTS 6.5+
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2020
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
↗72
DUO ↑112% ↗
Intl. %
?
no data yet
S:F ratio
↗25:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
6.5
IELTS required
Entry route
↗Bachelor
2 direct routes ↗
Satisfaction
↗4.3/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
↗96%
field est. ↗
Median salary
↗€3,351
/mo gross · field ↗
Alumni
?
no data yet
↗ Real values are sourced; tiles marked “?” aren’t collected yet · Enrolled/yr is live from DUO · Satisfaction/outcomes are live from StudiekeuzedatabaseLast sync: 25 Jun 2026
About this program
How does a bank check whether your digital signature is a valid one? Do planets move in stable orbits or will they eventually collide? How can a 3D-sphere within the 3D-figures be characterized? If you're driven by deep theoretical questions and excited by the power of abstraction, the Master's degree in Mathematics at the University of Groningen offers the ideal environment to explore advanced mathematics through research and real-world relevance.
What to expect from the Master's programme in Mathematics✔ Explore advanced topics like analysis, algebra, topology, and mathematical physics
✔ Join internationally recognised research groups and work alongside expert mathematicians
✔ Develop skills in abstract thinking, problem solving, and mathematical modelling
This two-year international Master's programme in Mathematics is embedded within five strong research groups at the University of Groningen, covering a broad range of mathematical fields. You will specialise in one of five areas, gain hands-on research experience, and learn how to approach complex problems through clear reasoning, abstract thinking, and deep theoretical understanding. Alongside your core studies, you'll build transferable skills in academic writing, communication, and scientific reasoning.
You'll also learn how to determine whether a problem can be solved using existing mathematical theory or if new
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English120 ECTSMaster of ScienceField area: Natural SciencesSector: Exact en InformaticaCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeMaster
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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Tracks from HOVI
Analysis and Dynamical SystemsSpecialisation
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Science, Business and PolicySpecialisation
Interested in the business side of science? You can combine one of the above tracks with the Science Business & Policy profile. The SBP profile includes a six-month internship as a…
Geometry and TopologySpecialisation
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Mathematical PhysicsSpecialisation
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Probability and Discrete MathematicsSpecialisation
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Source: HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase
Curriculum
Course structure by year
Year 160 ECTS
Year 1
- 15 ECTS mandatory courses (Mathematics and its environment, Student Colloquium, Research Seminar)
- >=25 ECTS specialization courses
- Electives
Year 260 ECTS
Year 2
- 50 ECTS MSc Research Project
120 ECTS total · semester-by-semesterSource ↗
Career outcomes
Graduate surveys · field-group level
Good job-market outlookfield: wiskunde
Median starting salary (field)€3,351/mo gross
Employed ~1.5y after graduating96%
Months to a substantial job5
Working in their own field86%
Permanent contract48%
Satisfied with their job4.1/5
Top graduate occupations (field)
Professoren en andere onderwijsgevenden in het hoger onderwijs23%
Softwareontwikkelaars18%
Wiskundigen, actuarissen en statistici10%
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Complete this degree64%
Women among first-years21%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
4.3/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 12 respondents
Content & set-up4.1
Teachers4.2
Atmosphere4.3
Involvement & contact3.8
Study guidance3.7
Testing & assessment4.1
Facilities3.7
Teachers' English4.6
Would choose again3.9
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
- IELTS: 6.5
- TOEFL iBT: 90
Scholarships
Internships
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