Important: you need to be aware that this programme is fundamentally mathematical and is generally not suitable for students from a business or management background. Students must meet the following admission requirements : 1. Academic requirements Your previous education needs to be deemed equivalent to at least a Dutch academic Bachelor’s degree ( wetenschappelijk onderwijs, WO ) obtained at a research university (nominal duration 3 years). Please find more information about your admissibility with a non-Dutch degree here . We do not require a GRE or GMAT test score. 2. Programme specific requirements 90 ECTS or equivalent in Mathematics/Econometrics/Computer Science at university Bachelor's level, or equivalent of which: 45 ECTS in Mathematics, including 6 ECTS in Probability Theory; 6 ECTS in Statistics; A minimum of 6 ECTS in Programming: Java, Python, C++ or another formal programming language that covers the OOP paradigm If you apply with less than 45 ECTS in Mathematics, please explain in your motivation letter why you may still be eligible. To get a better idea of the mathematical background expected for this master’s programme, please see these sample exams . Please also check if you are eligible for this programme here . Please note: a Dutch 3-year Bachelor of Science contains a total of 180 ECTS (3 x 60 ECTS). This means that in order for you to meet the first requirement, you need to have at least approximately 1.5 years' worth of Mathematics/Econometrics/Computer Science courses at university Bachelor's level. How to demonstrate that you meet the above requirements You are required to indicate how you meet the programme specific admission requirements in your Application Form . The Admission Board will evaluate your Application Form and decide if your academic background is sufficient to gain admission to the programme. 3. English-language proficiency requirements You will have to demonstrate sufficient English language proficiency. You can find an overview of relevant information to demonstrate your English language proficiency on the language requirement page .
To apply you are required to provide the following documents: Scan of your passport or national ID card (ID for EEA students only) valid at the start date of the programme Master Application File please download the correct file from this page . In this file you can see which documents are required to apply for your programme. Proof of English language proficiency (if already obtained): upload your proof of English language proficiency or English language test results. Please find the English language requirements here . After having prepared the required documents, please follow the online application procedure .
All students seeking admission to an international Master’s programme with an international degree are required to pay a non-refundable €100 application fee. Only after you have paid this fee will we be able to start the evaluation of your application file. If you are applying for more than one programme, you will only need to pay the application fee once. Your application fee payment is valid for two years. Information on how to apply with an international university degree and deadlines can be found here .
Case studies
Recent Master's projects:
Faster emergency response: a simulation study redesigned where Amsterdam's fire trucks are stationed, so emergency services reach incidents as quickly as possible.
Better cancer treatment: reinforcement learning was used to optimise chemotherapy dosing in the gynaecology department of a Dutch hospital.
Detecting money laundering: explainable AI flagged suspicious transactions at a financial firm on the Amsterdam Zuidas.
Staying on the pitch: a machine learning model predicts short-term injury risk for professional footballers.
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|---|---|---|---|
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| 第 67 位 | 奥克兰大学The University of Auckland | - | - |