Mathematics, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

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Next deadline in 7 months

1 May 2027: Submit the enrolment request in Studielink (for a Dutch-diploma applicant who does not need a VU-arranged study visa).

The programme

English-taught mathematics, pure and applied, in an international class. After a common first year you choose one of seven study paths, from Algebra and Geometry to Data Science or Optimisation and Economics. Year 3 has a minor (possibly abroad, or a teacher-training track) and a thesis, which can be based on an internship. Part-time study is possible.

Rank in mathematics
Where Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam ranks in world subject rankings. Lower is better. A subject ranking rates the university’s work in a subject across all its faculties, not one department or this programme, so every programme there in the subject shares it. Under each list, what it mostly rests on. The colour shows where the university stands among the other universities on this site, not among all universities in the world: green ahead of most, red behind most. The combined score averages those standings over the lists: 10 is ahead of all of them in every list, 1 behind all. So it compares only the universities on this site, and can change as more are added. Rankings mostly measure research, not teaching.
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topuniversities.com · mathematics
301-350 … Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
timeshighereducation.com · physical sciences
201–250 … Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Combinedamong those here

301-350QS 2026, Mathematicsreputation

201–250THE 2026, Physical Sciencesresearch and teaching

Not ranked in ARWU 2026 Mathematics.

Can you get in?

School diploma required
VWO (Dutch pre-university diploma)
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vu.nl · admissions
I have Dutch previous education … VWO diploma … Natuur en Techniek
VWO diploma Natuur en Gezondheid, supplemented with Mathematics B Natuur en Techniek Economie en Maatschappij, supplemented with Mathematics B Cultuur en Maatschappij, supplemented with Mathematics B
For you, Met: Your VWO diploma counts.
Required school subjects
Wiskunde B as a VWO exam subject. The profile NT qualifies as it is
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vu.nl · admissions
Natuur en Gezondheid, supplemented with Mathematics B … Natuur en Techniek … Economie en Maatschappij, supplemented with Mathematics B … Cultuur en Maatschappij, supplemented with Mathematics B
Natuur en Gezondheid, supplemented with Mathematics B ... Economie en Maatschappij, supplemented with Mathematics B ... Cultuur en Maatschappij, supplemented with Mathematics B
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VWO diploma … Natuur en Gezondheid, supplemented with Mathematics B … Natuur en Techniek … Economie en Maatschappij, supplemented with Mathematics B … Cultuur en Maatschappij, supplemented with Mathematics B
studiekeuze123.nl
CM Toegang met Wiskunde B EM Toegang met Wiskunde B NG Toegang met Wiskunde B NT Directe toegang
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Minimum subject grades
None
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vu.nl · apply bachelors programme
Bachelor’s programmes with a selection procedure (not numerus fixus) … Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) and Law in Society are selective programmes. … Non-selective Bachelor’s programmes (with VU Study Choice Check) … All other programmes.
Bachelor’s programmes with a numerus fixus (limited number of spots) Criminology, Dentistry, Medicine and Psychology. ... Non-selective Bachelor’s programmes (with VU Study Choice Check) All other programmes.
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kunnen bij ministeriële regeling opleidingen worden aangewezen die op daarbij aangegeven gronden eisen kunnen stellen in aanvulling op de eisen, bedoeld in artikel 7.24
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Onverminderd het derde lid geldt voor de inschrijving voor een opleiding in het wetenschappelijk onderwijs als opleidingseis het bezit van het diploma vwo
Onverminderd het vierde lid kan bij ministeriële regeling tevens bepaald worden dat een instellingsbestuur de mogelijkheid heeft om voor een bij die regeling aan te wijzen opleiding of groep van opleidingen enkel als studenten en extranei in te schrijven degene van wie het examen ter verkrijging van een in het eerste lid bedoeld diploma voor een deel bestaat uit bij die ministeriële regeling aangewezen vakken en andere programmaonderdelen
vu.nl · admissions
VWO diploma Natuur en Gezondheid, supplemented with Mathematics B Natuur en Techniek Economie en Maatschappij, supplemented with Mathematics B Cultuur en Maatschappij, supplemented with Mathematics B
Minimum overall grade
None
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Sources
vu.nl · apply bachelors programme
Bachelor’s programmes with a selection procedure (not numerus fixus) … Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) and Law in Society are selective programmes. … Non-selective Bachelor’s programmes (with VU Study Choice Check) … All other programmes.
Bachelor’s programmes with a numerus fixus (limited number of spots) Criminology, Dentistry, Medicine and Psychology. ... Non-selective Bachelor’s programmes (with VU Study Choice Check) All other programmes.
wetten.overheid.nl
kunnen bij ministeriële regeling opleidingen worden aangewezen die op daarbij aangegeven gronden eisen kunnen stellen in aanvulling op de eisen, bedoeld in artikel 7.24
wetten.overheid.nl
Onverminderd het derde lid geldt voor de inschrijving voor een opleiding in het wetenschappelijk onderwijs als opleidingseis het bezit van het diploma vwo
Onverminderd het vierde lid kan bij ministeriële regeling tevens bepaald worden dat een instellingsbestuur de mogelijkheid heeft om voor een bij die regeling aan te wijzen opleiding of groep van opleidingen enkel als studenten en extranei in te schrijven degene van wie het examen ter verkrijging van een in het eerste lid bedoeld diploma voor een deel bestaat uit bij die ministeriële regeling aangewezen vakken en andere programmaonderdelen
vu.nl · admissions
VWO diploma Natuur en Gezondheid, supplemented with Mathematics B Natuur en Techniek Economie en Maatschappij, supplemented with Mathematics B Cultuur en Maatschappij, supplemented with Mathematics B
Language level required
English: covered by a VWO diploma
Sure — Stated in the university’s official information for 2027.
Source
vu.nl · meeting language proficiency requirements
The following requirements are in place as of 1 October 2026 for admission to a programme in the academic year 2027-2028. … Only applicants who have obtained or will obtain the following qualifications prior to the start of their university enrolment are exempt from the English test: … A Dutch pre-university VWO diploma (including VWO English language and literature)
For you, Met: English: your VWO diploma covers it.
Minimum age
No minimum age
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Source
vu.nl · admissions
I have Dutch previous education … VWO diploma … Natuur en Gezondheid, supplemented with Mathematics B … Natuur en Techniek … Economie en Maatschappij, supplemented with Mathematics B … Cultuur en Maatschappij, supplemented with Mathematics B
For you, Met: There is no minimum-age condition to meet.
Extra steps
VU Study Choice Check digital questionnaire
A check of whether the programme suits you. You must take part. The result is advice only: it cannot stop you from starting.
Mathematics VU Study Choice Check programme activity
A check of whether the programme suits you. You must take part. The result is advice only: it cannot stop you from starting.

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vu.nl · what is vu study choice check
The digital questionnaire is not a selection tool. You cannot be rejected from a study program because of your answers. However, completing the questionnaire is mandatory.
If you register before 1 May, any study advice you receive will not be binding. You may then start your study programme anyway, provided you have met all other enrolment conditions.
vu.nl · admissions
VU Study Choice Check is part of the application procedure for all bachelor degree programmes. For this programme the Study Choice Check consists of two parts: first you fill out a digital questionnaire on VU.nl and second you participate in the activity of the programme.
For you, To do: Complete the required steps by their deadlines.
Other requirements
None
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Source
vu.nl · admissions
I have Dutch previous education … VWO diploma … Natuur en Gezondheid, supplemented with Mathematics B … Natuur en Techniek … Economie en Maatschappij, supplemented with Mathematics B … Cultuur en Maatschappij, supplemented with Mathematics B

Applying

Where you apply

Through Studielink.

Dates

1 May 2027Submit the enrolment request in Studielink (for a Dutch-diploma applicant who does not need a VU-arranged study visa).
Sure — Stated in the university’s official information for 2027.
Source
vu.nl · aanmelden bacheloropleiding
Vanaf 1 oktober 2026 kun je een verzoek tot inschrijving indienen in Studielink voor studiejaar 2027-2028. … EU/EER studenten en studenten die geen visum via VU Amsterdam nodig hebben: 1 mei
in 7 months
8 May 2027Complete the application to 100% in the VU Dashboard within six weeks of starting or being able to complete it, and in all cases no later than one week after the 1 May application deadline.
Fairly sure — The university does not say this in so many words, but it follows from its pages. Worth a look at the source before you rely on it.
Source
vu.nl · aanmelden bacheloropleiding
Voltooi je aanmelding volledig (100 %) binnen zes weken en uiterlijk één week na de aanmelddeadline in je VU Dashboard.
in 7 months
31 Aug 2027Complete enrolment by paying the tuition fee or issuing and confirming the digital authorisation.
Fairly sure — The university does not say this in so many words, but it follows from its pages. Worth a look at the source before you rely on it.
Source
vu.nl · apply bachelors programme
Make sure you pay the tuition fees or issue the digital authorisation no later than 31 August (or 15 July for numerus fixus study programmes). Otherwise you will not become enrolled and cannot start the study programme.
in 11 months
31 Aug 2027Complete the mandatory VU Study Choice Check digital questionnaire.
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Sources
vu.nl · what is vu study choice check
However, completing the questionnaire is mandatory. … Therefore, please note that the questionnaire is available until August 31
vu.nl · admissions
The programme activity will be organized online and will be available until August 31, 2027.
in 11 months
31 Aug 2027Complete the Mathematics programme activity for the VU Study Choice Check.
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Source
vu.nl · admissions
The programme activity will be organized online and will be available until August 31, 2027.
in 11 months

More about the programme

What students say
Scores out of 5 from the NSE 2026, the national student survey, for this programme. The notch on each bar is the national average for the same study, over 6 programmes.
Green: 0.2 or more above that average. Red: 0.2 or more below. Grey: closer than that, which a few dozen answers cannot tell apart. The small ticks under a bar are the other programmes in Netherlands on this site.
Data from Landelijk Centrum Studiekeuze (NSE 2026).
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studiekeuze123.nl
NSE 2026 … 3.8 … Landelijk gemiddelde … 4.1

OverallOverall: 3.8 out of 5; national average 4.1
TeachersTeachers: 3.8 out of 5; national average 3.9
Content and set-upContent and set-up: 3.8 out of 5; national average 4.0
Study guidanceStudy guidance: 3.7 out of 5; national average 4.0
Exams and gradingExams and grading: 3.6 out of 5; national average 3.9
Preparation for workPreparation for work: 3.0 out of 5; national average 3.1
Would choose it againWould choose it again: 3.9 out of 5; national average 4.2

38 students answered.

How places are given

Cap on places (numerus fixus)
No cap on places
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Source
vu.nl · apply bachelors programme
Bachelor’s programmes with a numerus fixus (limited number of spots) … Criminology, Dentistry, Medicine and Psychology. … Non-selective Bachelor’s programmes (with VU Study Choice Check) … All other programmes.
Applications for academic year 2027-2028 are possible from 1 October 2026 until the following deadlines
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Bachelor’s programmes with a numerus fixus (limited number of spots) Criminology, Dentistry, Medicine and Psychology. ... Non-selective Bachelor’s programmes (with VU Study Choice Check) All other programmes.
How applicants are picked
Nobody is picked: everyone who meets the requirements gets a place
Fairly sure — The university does not say this in so many words, but it follows from its pages. Worth a look at the source before you rely on it.
Source
vu.nl · apply bachelors programme
Bachelor’s programmes with a selection procedure (not numerus fixus) … Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) and Law in Society are selective programmes. … Non-selective Bachelor’s programmes (with VU Study Choice Check) … All other programmes.
Bachelor’s programmes with a selection procedure (not numerus fixus) Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) and Law in Society are selective programmes. ... Non-selective Bachelor’s programmes (with VU Study Choice Check) All other programmes.
Past admission numbers
46 students started in 2025.

Fairly sure — This is the 2025 information. The 2027 details are not out yet and may change. Worth a look at the source before you rely on it.
Source
studiekeuze123.nl
46 eerstejaars aan deze opleiding … Het aantal eerstejaars dat in september 2025 is gestart.

Once you have started

First-year minimum to continue
42 of 60 credits in the first year
Every course is worth a number of credits, which you earn by passing it; a full year is 60.
In the university’s words: Students who receive a binding negative recommendation cannot enrol in Mathematics at VU Amsterdam during the subsequent three academic years.
Fairly sure — The university does not say this in so many words, but it follows from its pages. This is the 2026 information. The 2027 details are not out yet and may change. Worth a look at the source before you rely on it.
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In order to obtain a positive recommendation on continuation of studies, the student must have obtained: a. at least 42 EC … of first-year courses of the programme by the end of the first year of enrolment
Students who receive a binding negative recommendation on continuation of studies cannot enrol in the following Bachelor's programme(s) offered by the Faculty during the subsequent three academic years: - Mathematics
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Year 1 compulsory: Basic Concepts in Mathematics … 6 … Discrete Mathematics … 6 … English Language Test … 0 … Group Theory … 6 … Introduction to Mathematical Modelling, Latex and Mathematica … 3 … Introduction to Programming (PYTHON) … 3 … Linear Algebra … 6 … Mathematical Analysis … 6 … Mathematical Modelling of Dynamical Systems … 6 … Multivariable Calculus … 6 … Probability Theory … 6 … Single Variable Calculus … 6

After you graduate

Where graduates go
Most graduates go on to a master's, logically in a specialisation linked to their track. Alumni work at consultancies, banks, universities, R&D companies, insurers, Statistics Netherlands (CBS) and data-science companies such as Google, Yahoo and Booking.com, as well as in government organisations.
What Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam says its graduates go on to do; not measured.

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vu.nl · future
The majority of graduates from the Bachelor's programme in Mathematics go on to do a Master's.
Your problem-solving and analytical skills will make you an asset in almost any commercial company, government organisation or consultancy.
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Alumni from the programme have landed jobs at consultancies, banks, academic institutions, R&D companies, insurance firms, the Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek (CBS) and data-science companies like Google, Yahoo or Booking.com.
Where graduates went (measured)
59% of this programme's graduates start another higher-education programme in the Netherlands within two years (national average for similar programmes: 80%). Across all 6 Dutch mathematics bachelor's, the most-chosen master's is Mathematics (41%). No job or salary figures are published for Dutch university bachelor's graduates.
Measured from graduates of this programme (2024). Past graduates, not a promise.

Fairly sure — The university does not say this in so many words, but it follows from its pages. Worth a look at the source before you rely on it.
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studiekeuze123.nl · voltijd
Doorstuderen … Afgestudeerden die na het diploma verder studeren in het Nederlandse hoger onderwijs … deze opleiding … Amsterdam … 59% … Landelijk gemiddelde … (6 opleidingen) … 80%
studiekeuze123.nl
Doorstuderen … 59% … studeert door na afronden van deze opleiding
Meest gekozen masters … Mathematics … 89 studenten … 41% … Mathematische Wetenschappen … 34 studenten … 16% … Physics … 19 studenten … 9% … Applied Mathematics … 15 studenten … 7%
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Voor het wo geldt dat de gegevens betrekking hebben op de arbeidsmarktpositie van wo-masterstudenten, omdat zij worden bevraagd in de Nationale Alumni Enquête. Bij wo-bacheloropleidingen worden geen cijfers getoond, omdat hier geen gegevens van bekend zijn.
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Dit cijfer geeft weer welk percentage van de afgestudeerden van deze opleiding binnen twee jaar begint met een nieuwe opleiding in het hoger onderwijs.
Bepaal wie twee jaar voor het meest recente jaar in 1 cijfer HO een associate degree-diploma of voltijd bachelor-diploma heeft behaald.
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In het meest recente geval: 2016 t/m 2025.
Ook studenten in het buitenland zitten niet in dit bestand.

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