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| Application Deadline: | Start in 1 September: June (non-EEA: April). Start in 1 February: December (non-EEA: October). | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 1,771 - ≈ € 18,900 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Leiden / Netherlands / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 24 months | Start Date: | February, September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 120 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
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The two-year programme focuses on analysis and number theory, offering specialisations in both themes. The staff participate in leading research projects and offer high-quality teaching.
The Leiden Mathematical Institute aims at excellence both in research and in education. Many well-known Dutch mathematicians work here or have worked here, including analyst Thomas J. Stieltjes, who gave his name to the Stieltjes integral, and number theorist Hendrik D. Kloosterman, who was the inventor of the Kloosterman sum. The influence of both can still be felt today, with the Institute's distinct dual focus on both analysis and number theory. The Institute is partner in the Lorentz Center, an international research centre for Astronomy, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics and Bio Sciences. In addition, the Institute has intensive contacts with the Center for Mathematics and Computer Science in Amsterdam and with EURANDOM in Eindhoven. The programme will be tailor-made according to your interests and ambition. As a graduate of this programme you will possess a thorough theoretical basis and will be able to operate on the international market.
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Our programmes will be tailor made according to your wishes, depending on your personal background and your personal aims in mathematics. It will be our interest to offer you a significant deepening of your knowledge, and enthusiasm for mathematics.
A student who has obtained a Master of Science degree in Mathematics possesses a thorough theoretical basis, knows how to work in a multi-nationality environment, and is able to operate well on the international market. Courses are given at a high level, and each of the master tracks ends with an individual research project and a Major Thesis.
Track: Algebra, Geometry and Number Theory
This is the Research Track aimed at students who wish to acquire a profound knowledge of one of the areas within pure mathematics. There is a strong theme dealing with algebra and number theory (viz. the international ALGANT study programme), as well as a strong theme dealing with topology and geometry. Leiden offers courses at an advanced level ranging over topics such as algebraic number theory, algebraic geometry, cryptology and combinatorics. Some of the courses are obligatory, but there is a large amount of freedom to choose for one's own topic. Some of the courses are given at a national level. The programme ends with the preparation of a Master Thesis..
Track: Applied Mathematics
This is the Research Track aimed at students who wish to become thoroughly acquainted with mathematics as it is applied in various aspects of life. There is a strong theme dealing with Bio Science (viz. the Leiden Bio Science Initiative), as well as a strong theme dealing with industry and operations research. Leiden offers courses at an advanced level ranging over topics such as dynamical systems, industrial statistics, numerical analysis and probability theory. Some of the courses are obligatory, but the amount of freedom in choosing one's own topic is large. Some of the courses are given at a national level. The programme ends with the preparation of a Master Thesis.
Track: Mathematics and Science Based Business
The programme consists of a mathematically (60 EC) and a business (60 EC) oriented component.
The mathematics component of the programme consists of a research project done in one of the research groups within the Leiden Mathematical Institute, including a Master thesis and an oral presentation, and courses to be selected in correspondence with the research topic. The choices for courses and research project will be made in concert with a supervisor.
The business related part of the programme consists of the following components:
- Science Based Business Fundamentals
- Science Based Business Internship
- Orientation on Technopreneurship
- Science Based Business Electives
In order to get a Science Based Business Master annotation, a minimal programme consisting of the course Science Based Business Fundamentals and the Science Based Business training period should be completed.
The course Science Based Business Fundamentals can also be taken in the specialisation part of the Master tracks Algebra, Geometry and Number Theory and Applied Mathematics. More information on Science- Based Business is available at www.sbb.leidenuniv.nl
Track: Mathematics and Communication
The master's track in Communication offers students the opportunity to combine previous research training with programmes in different aspects of science communication, such as journalism, new media, museology and information visualisation. The track consists of two parts: the first master's year (60 EC) is given in English and focuses on the field of natural sciences which the student is following/in which the student is majoring. In the second master's year (60 EC; minimum 40 EC) the student follows the Dutch-language communication element.
Students of this master's programme have an excellent opportunity to broaden their studies outside their own specialist field, and during the work placement are able to try out the interesting opportunities offered by a career as scientific communicator or scientific journalist. The experiences and insights gained will be of benefit to those who intend to continue in an academic environment, for example as a PhD candidate in their own specialist field.
This programme has a workload of 120 ECTS.
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test if you come from a non-English speaking country.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
More informationRequirements
- Language requirements:
- IELTS overall band: 6.5
- TOEFL paper based: 570
- TOEFL computer based: 230
- TOEFL internet based: 88
- Dutch students with VWO level English are exempt from this requirement.
- A BSc degree in Mathematics or with a BSc major in Mathematics, obtained at a Dutch university. Students holding such degree will directly be admitted to the programme.
- For all other candidates, an Admission Committee will judge the equivalence of their previous training to this Bachelor of Science degree. The choice in optional courses in the Master of Science programme may be limited by the need to adapt the programme to the actual knowledge of the candidate.
- For the track Mathematics and Education proof of proficiency in Dutch is also required.
The admission process may include an interview by the Admissions Committee.
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.0 |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 550 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 213 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 79 |
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Accredited by: NVAO in: Netherlands
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