Mathematics

During your mathematics studies at school, you undoubtedly learnt about calculus, derivatives, algebra, and more – but did you learn how these theories work or why they are true? At the bachelor level you are on cue to acquire new insights into these mathematical phenomena and to discover the buttressing logic.

You’ll study all the core disciplines within both pure and applied mathematics, as well as having the option to specialise later on. With interactive lectures to learn the theories, tutorial groups to work on assignments in small groups, and study sessions to present challenges and solutions to your classmates, VU Amsterdam’s varied teaching methods ensure plenty of personal contact between staff and students. Plus, many of your 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.

You can also study Mathematics part time. You will follow the same classes as the full time students, but fewer classes per year.