Applied Mathematics
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.
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 you a solid foundation and flexibility to decide which direction to take without study delay.
Whether you're fascinated by pure theory, motivated by societal relevance, or drawn to applied mathematics for the challenge itself, this programme gives you the freedom to explore your interests and develop the skills needed for further study or a career in research, technology, education, and more.
What you’ll learn in the Applied Mathematics Bachelor
- 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
- Transcript of Records – If you have not yet completed Secondary School, you must upload a transcript showing your current grades. You can find the transcript template here.
- Secondary School Leaving Certificate – If you have already completed Secondary School, you do not need to upload a separate transcript. Simply upload your Secondary School Leaving Certificate to the application.
An additional documents, Statement of Education / Course description, may be required depending on the programme you apply for at this university.
If any document is required, it will appear in the Documents section of the Kastu application form once you start your application.
Important! View the full requirements on the university’s official website. Requirements may vary depending on your nationality and the country where you completed your previous education.
You may not need to take IELTS or TOEFL. University usually allow you to prove your English proficiency in one of the following ways:
- TOEFL iBT*
- IELTS Academic
- A Cambridge English qualification
- A national English examination listed on your secondary school leaving certificate
- An English subject and grade on your secondary school leaving certificate that meet the university’s requirements
- Secondary education completed in English in a country or school qualification accepted by the university
- An International Baccalaureate (IB) or European Baccalaureate (EB) diploma
- Other
Important: Accepted methods and minimum results depend on study programme, your secondary school qualification and the country where you completed your education. Check the official requirements for your chosen study programme.
*Use the Kastu promo code LTU1000102 when registering for TOEFL iBT and receive a 5% discount.
Sufficient background knowledge in Mathematics is required.
Job examples:
- Researcher
- Analyst
- Positions in the financial world
- Consultant
- Teacher
