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