Mathematics

Entry requirements

A completed Bachelor's degree

The admission requirements depend on the specialisation you wish to do in the Master's programme in Mathematics. In general, a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics or related area from a university that is the equivalent to a Dutch university diploma (this does not include a Bachelor’s from a university of applied science, in Dutch hbo; in German Fachhochschule) could give you admission to all the Mathematics specialisations. If you have the equivalent of a Dutch Bachelor's degree in Computing Science, it could give you admission to Mathematical Foundations of Computer Science. Please see the admission requirements of each specialisation for further details.

A proficiency in English

In order to take part in this programme, you need to have fluency in both written and spoken English.This requirement has been satisfied when the student meets the conditions, listed on our website.

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Months of entry

September

Course content

Gaining a solid, theoretical understanding of the field of mathematics and in-depth knowledge in an area of interest.

Discover the very heart of mathematics. Whether you want to immerse yourself in pure mathematics or want to discover its application in other disciplines, the Master's programme in Mathematics at Radboud University offers you several possibilities. Our Mathematics programme is known and respected for its quality and theoretical approach to mathematics with applications to selected fields.

Specialisations within the Master's Programme in Mathematics

• Science, Management and Innovation
• Science in Society
• Mathematics

Future career opportunities

In nearly all branches analytical skills are in high demand and mathematicians are desired employees in industrial, banking, technology and service industry as well as within management, consultancy, research and education. A Master’s in Mathematics will show prospective employers that you have perseverance, patience, and an eye for detail, as well as a high level of analytical and problem-solving skills.

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Information for international students

Application deadlines

Non-EU/EEA students

• The deadline for non-EU/EEA students who wish to apply for a scholarship is 31 January prior to the September intake. For the requirements and selection procedure for scholarships, please check our scholarship overview.
• The deadline for those not applying for a scholarship is 1 April for non-EU/EEA nationals for the September 2026 intake. You can apply for the September 2026 intake from 1 October 2025.

EU/EEA students

• The application deadline for EU/EEA students with housing assistance for the September 2026 intake is 1 May, and the deadline without housing assistance is 1 July. You can apply from 1 October onward for the 2026/2027 academic year.

The application deadlines for Master’s starting in February are 1 November for non-EU/EEA citizens and 1 December for EU/EEA citizens.

Fees and funding

Radboud University offers 3 different scholarships that are open to prospective Master's students from non-EU/EEA countries and who want to follow an English-taught Master's programme.

Radboud Scholarship Programme

The Radboud Scholarship Programme offers talented, highly motivated, non-EU/EEA students with outstanding study results the opportunity to be awarded a partial scholarship for an English-taught Master’s programme.

NL Scholarship (for prospective students)

The NL Scholarship (formerly known as Holland Scholarship) is a partial scholarship for non-EU/EEA students who want to do their Master’s in the Netherlands.

Fulbright-Radboud Scholarships

The Fulbright Commission, sponsored by Radboud University, is offering scholarships for talented American students to study at Radboud University.