Mathematics

Rijksuniversiteit Groningen

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Deze opleiding

!Deze opleiding communiceert alleen in het Engels.
We tonen daarom de Engelstalige opleidingsinformatie.
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?

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locatieGroningen
diplomaMSc
typeregulier, 120 EC
start1 februari, 1 september
taalvolledig English
opleidingsduur2 jaar voltijd
accreditatiesNVAO
croho-code66980
numerus fixusnee
honoursheeft honours track

The mathematics behind these questions is dealt within your Master's degree programme.

Mathematics in Groningen consists of a group of 20 internationally acclaimed mathematical researchers. Besides the well-known dynamical systems group, the mathematics department also has a very strong algebra & geometry and statistics & probability profile. During your 2-year Master programme you will be embedded in the research groups of your choice.

During the Master's degree in Mathematics we will teach you the mathematical knowledge, skills and attitude needed to pursue a professional or research career. You will gain specialised mathematical knowledge in selected areas such as algebra and geometry, dynamical systems and analysis, and statistics & probability theory.

Furthermore, you will learn how to solve a problem by using abstraction and modelling and to find scientific literature on the subject. You will be able to determine whether the problem can be solved by using existing mathematical theory or whether new theory should be developed. Finally, you will learn how to present mathematical results in written and oral form, for both specialised and general audiences.

The Master's degree programme in Mathematics offers three tracks:

  • Mathematics and Complex Dynamical Systems:
    This Master track concerns algebra, geometry, analysis, dynamical systems theory and mathematical physics.
  • Statistics and Big Data:
    In this Master track the focus is on modern developments in statistical inference, such as high-dimensional inference and statistical network modelling, as well as data science, such as machine learning and neural networks.
  • Science, Business and Policy

Waarom aan de RUG?

  • Rated best degree programme in its field and awarded 'Top Rated Programme' label (Keuzegids Masters 2017)
  • For a career in science or a company
  • Acquired skills highly appreciated by employers
  • Informal community, small classes
  • Your own large-scale research project
  • Best master programme Mathematics in the Netherlands according to Elsevier
  • Our faculty is the home of the 2016 Nobel Prize Winner in Chemistry, Ben Feringa, and the Nobel Prize winner in Physics, Frits Zernike

Studieprogramma

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tracks

track Mathematics and Complex Dynamical Systems

Do you want to deepen your knowledge in pure mathematics?

And, are you interested in the science of complexity and how a dynamical systems point of view gives the tools to understand complex phenomena? In this specialization you will learn how to model and qualitatively analyse the dynamics of complex systems; how to describe the geometry of high-dimensional spaces and study their properties; and how advanced mathematics applies in the study of problems in physics, chemistry, and biology.

More information about the research questions that motivate the topics in this specialization can be found at the webpages of the following research groups:

  • Algebra
  • Dynamical Systems, Geometry and Mathematical Physics

For the complete curriculum, please see: https://www.rug.nl/ocasys/rug/vak/showpos?opleiding=6382

track Statistics and Big Data

Are you fascinated by probabilities? And do you want to apply this fascination to prediction problems, to network modelling and other modern data science problems?

In this specialization you will study the fundamentals of statistical inference, such as asymptotic statistics, but also the contemporary developments in the field on the boundary of statistics and data science, with an eye on applications, such as sociology and biology. You will also learn how to deal with practical problems, team work other transferable skills in a statistical consulting course.

For the complete curriculum, please see: https://www.rug.nl/ocasys/rug/vak/showpos?opleiding=6384

track Science, Business & Policy

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 scientific advisor.

For the complete curriculum, please see: https://www.rug.nl/ocasys/rug/vak/showpos?opleiding=6383

Onderwijs

taal van onderwijs100% en
onderwijsopzet20% zelfstudie
20% theorie
60% praktijk
avondonderwijsn.v.t.
afstandsonderwijsn.v.t.
study abroad
Exchange: All our science and engineering programmes offer study abroad possibilities at a number of partner institutions. Our partners include top-100 universities in Europe (for example in Germany, UK, and Sweden) and in the USA, China, South-East Asia, and South America. Our exchange programmes have a typical duration of one semester and count toward your final degree.
honours-/excellence program HTSM Honours Master

This Master's degree programme gives access to the additional, highly selective, High Tech Systems and Materials (HTSM) Honours Master.

The HTSM Honours Master is organized in cooperation with Philips and other major industry partners.

Toelating en kosten

startmomenten

1 februari 2021

aanmelding deadline : 15 oktober 2020
collegegeld nog niet bekend

1 september 2021

aanmelding deadline : 1 mei 2021
collegegeld nog niet bekend

Do you prefer an early decision on your request of admission? Don't wait until 1 May, but use one of the earlier deadlines for this Master's programme (for a course start on 1 September).
If the University of Groningen has received your complete application before, then you will receive a decision at the latest on:

Application - Decision:

1 December – 15 January

1 February – 1 March

15 March – 15 April

1 May - 15 June




toelatingseisen

basiskennis
Sufficient English proficiency on VWO level is required.

vooropleiding
A Dutch bachelor's degree in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics gives direct acces. In case of other bachelor's or master's degrees, the board of admission will decide if you meet the admission requirements in terms of general level of previous education and specific background knowledge. A special pre-master programme is available for holders of a relevant Dutch HBO Bachelor's degree. In case you have a Dutch bachelor's degree in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics which is not obtained at the University of Groningen, or a relevant Dutch HBO bachelor's degree, please contact the academic advisor.

Information about admission possibilities and requirements for students from a Dutch HBO institute is also published on: https://www.rug.nl/fse/msc-admission

studie kosten
bron: Rijksuniversiteit Groningen
bedrag kostenpost
€ 9500levensonderhoudper jaar
€ 75inschrijvingsgeldin het eerste jaar
€ 800studiematerialenper jaar
€ 750visa/permitvoor de gehele opleiding

estimated monthly costs

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bedragkostenpost
€ 303kamerhuur in Groningenrond het landelijk gemiddelde
€ 22internet+tv
€ 152boodschappen/kostgeld
€ 32telefoon
€ 117verzekeringen
€ 172collegegeldop basis van € 2060 per jaar
€ 80studieboeken en -spullen
€ 29drinken/snoep/snacks
€ 77uiterlijkkleding, kapper, schoenen
€ 30contributies/abonnementen
€ 132vrije tijdstappen, uit eten, vakantie
€ 42vervoernaast de OV-kaart
€ 45overig
€ 1171totale maandelijkse uitgaven landelijk gemiddelde is € 1181
Hiernaast staat een overzicht van de gemiddelde kosten die een uitwonende student heeft. Niet iedere student heeft met iedere kostenpost te maken. Het totaalgemiddelde is dus niet gelijk aan de optelsom van alle kostenposten.

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Studenten en studentenleven

studentaantallen

28 studenten volgen deze opleiding
25% daarvan is vrouw
? eerstejaars gestart in 2017
?% daarvan is vrouw
29331 studenten aan de Rijksuniversiteit Groningen
51% daarvan is vrouw
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Op kamers in Groningen

55216studenten studerend
31914studenten woonachtig   
€ 303gemiddelde kamerprijs
kamer betaalbaarheid
21 m2gemiddelde kameroppervlak
kamer beschikbaarheid
bron: Nationale Studenten Enquête

aan het woord: studenten en docenten

Stijn de Vos
werkzaam als PhD student with the UMCG's psychiatry department bij University Medical Center Groningen
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'I am exploring statistical models that we can use to find out more about depression, together with other experts such as physicians, psychologists and epidemiologists. This makes the work pleasantly varied.During my Master’s programme I specialized in probability and statistics, which is obviously very useful for this job. Thanks to my mathematical background, I learn new techniques easily. What you don’t learn in Mathematics are skills such as meeting and communicating with other scientists...
I was a member of a study association and a student association, where I learnt organizational skills, and also enjoyed the social side of student life. This was very important for my personal development and I wouldn’t have missed it for the world!’Stijn de Vos - PhD student with the UMCG's psychiatry department


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Keuzehulp

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Studievergelijker

1/11 RUG
Mathematics
€ 303 gemiddelde kamerhuur
? eerstejaars
NAN% vrouw
? uur contacttijd/week
100% Engelstalig
> bekijk opleiding
2/11 Universiteit Leiden
Mathematics and Business Studies
€ 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur
20 eerstejaars
15% vrouw
? uur contacttijd/week
100% Engelstalig
> bekijk opleiding
3/11 Universiteit Leiden
Mathematics
€ 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur
20 eerstejaars
15% vrouw
? uur contacttijd/week
100% Engelstalig
> bekijk opleiding
4/11 Universiteit Leiden
Mathematics and Science Communication and Society
€ 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur
20 eerstejaars
15% vrouw
? uur contacttijd/week
100% Engelstalig
> bekijk opleiding
5/11 Universiteit Leiden
Mathematics and Education (NL)
€ 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur
20 eerstejaars
15% vrouw
? uur contacttijd/week
50% Nederlandstalig
50% Engelstalig
> bekijk opleiding
6/11 Universiteit Leiden
Algebra, Geometry and Number Theory
€ 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur
20 eerstejaars
15% vrouw
? uur contacttijd/week
100% Engelstalig
> bekijk opleiding
7/11 Universiteit Leiden
Applied Mathematics
€ 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur
20 eerstejaars
15% vrouw
? uur contacttijd/week
100% Engelstalig
> bekijk opleiding
8/11 Radboud Universiteit
Cyber Security
€ 315 gemiddelde kamerhuur
3 eerstejaars
33% vrouw
? uur contacttijd/week
100% Engelstalig
> bekijk opleiding
9/11 Radboud Universiteit
Mathematics
€ 315 gemiddelde kamerhuur
3 eerstejaars
33% vrouw
? uur contacttijd/week
100% Engelstalig
> bekijk opleiding
10/11 Radboud Universiteit
Mathematical Foundations of Computing Science
€ 315 gemiddelde kamerhuur
3 eerstejaars
33% vrouw
? uur contacttijd/week
100% Engelstalig
> bekijk opleiding
11/11 Amsterdam UVA
Mathematics
€ 424 gemiddelde kamerhuur
1 eerstejaars
100% vrouw
? uur contacttijd/week
100% Engelstalig
> bekijk opleiding
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Mathematics aan de Rijksuniversiteit Groningen is beoordeeld door 11 respondenten. Gemiddeld waarderen ze de opleiding met 4.3 uit 5.

Na de studie

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Beroepsperspectief / arbeidsmarkt

A Master's degree in Mathematics opens up many job opportunities. During your Master's programme you will learn to think in a logical and systematic way. These qualities are highly appreciated by employers. Students of our Master programme have found employment at banks, insurance companies, the consultancy branch and research and development departments of companies like Philips, TNO, Gasunie, Ericsson and LogicaCMG.

With a Master's degree in Mathematics you can also pursue a scientific career as a PhD student at a university. This means working for four years on a research project and writing a thesis. After successfully defending this thesis, you will be awarded a PhD degree. Afterwards you can continue your career at a university or start a higher-level career in a company.



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Potentiële beroepen

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Contact

Academic Advisors FSE

For questions regarding the programme

W: Academic Advisors FSE
sciencemasters@rug.nl Sciencemasters

For international students who are interested in a Campus Tour or have other practical questions

E: sciencemasters@rug.nl
Meer informatie?
Bezoek de website van deze opleiding.

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