Master's in Mathematics
Mathematics opens the door to a wide range of career paths: from research in mathematics through to working in biology, climate change or finance. In all walks of life, analytical skills are in high demand. The Master's specialisations in Mathematics offer a large selection of courses, allows you to specialise according to your interests and includes interdisciplinary tracks.
Specialisations
Mathematics. In this Master's, you will work and study alongside cutting-edge mathematical researchers in a broad range of fields, varying from pure mathematics, applied mathematics, to mathematical physics. Advance your math skills in any direction you like.
Science, Management and Innovation. In Science, Management and Innovation (SMI) you will gain expertise in societal challenges, work on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and learn the ability to speak the language of policy and business.
Science in Society. Are you concerned about what is going on in the world? Do you have an interest in people, policies, science and society? In this specialisation, you study the relevance of science in society using theoretical principles and practical examples.
The Mathematics department in Nijmegen is leading research in a broad range of fields in pure mathematics, applied mathematics and mathematical physics. This means you can choose between three core mathematics tracks, and specialise or broaden your knowledge by selecting from a wide range of electives.
- ECTS transcript – If you are still completing your Bachelor’s degree, upload an ECTS transcript showing the subjects you have studied, your grades, and the number of credits awarded. Your Bachelor’s diploma must be uploaded later, as soon as you receive it.
- Bachelor’s diploma – If you have already graduated, upload your Bachelor’s diploma. A separate ECTS transcript is not required.
Note: Your Bachelor’s degree must be in the same or a related field as the Master’s programme you are applying for. The university will check whether you have completed enough relevant subjects and ECTS credits.
Important! View the full requirements on the university’s official website. Requirements may vary depending where you completed your bachelor education.
Applicants have to prove their English language skills either by an internationally recognized language test or upon previous studies. Usually English language skills can be proved by the following documents:
- TOEFL iBT*
- IELTS Academic
- A Cambridge English qualification
- Higher education degree completed in English
- Secondary education completed in English in a country or school qualification accepted by the university
- An English subject and grade on your secondary school leaving certificate that meet the university’s requirements
- Other
Important: Accepted methods and minimum results depend on study programme and the country where you completed your education. Check the official requirements for your chosen study programme.
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- Mathematics: You are eligible to get admission for this Master’s programme if you have a completed Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics that is equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from a Dutch Research University. More admission guidelines.
- Science, Management and Innovation: You need to be enrolled in one of the Master’s programmes of the Faculty of Science to be admitted into this specialisation. You will follow the first year of your science Master's specialisation, and switch to Science, Management and Innovation in year two. More admission guidelines.
- Science in Society: You need to be enrolled in one of the Master’s programmes of the Faculty of Science to be admitted into this specialisation. You will follow the first year of your science Master's specialisation, and switch to Science in Society in year two. More admission guidelines.
Mathematicians are needed in all industries, including the industrial, banking, technology and service industry and also within management, consultancy and education. A Master’s in Mathematics will show prospective employers that you have perseverance, patience and an eye for detail as well as a high level of analytical and problem-solving skills.
Job positions
The skills learned during your Master’s will help you find jobs even in areas where your specialised mathematical knowledge may initially not seem very relevant. This makes your job opportunities very broad indeed and is why many graduates of a Master’s in Mathematics find work very quickly.
Possible careers for mathematicians include:
- Researcher (at research centres or within corporations)
- Teacher (at all levels from middle school to university)
- Risk model validator
- Consultant
- ICT developer / software developer
- Policy maker
- Analyst
