Please note: This page is aimed at prospective students. Are you already a student at Radboud University? You can find your current study programme in the Course catalogue.
Applied Mathematics
The Applied Mathematics track covers the modern theory and techniques needed to model, analyse and investigate phenomena in real life applications. You can choose from a wide range of courses in Applied Analysis, Applied Stochastics, and Numerics and Computation. The Mathematics department has a strong connection with other fields such as biology, physics, medicine, neuroscience.
About this study curriculum
The structure of the Applied Mathematics track is as follows:
- Compulsory courses (8 EC)
- Track electives (40 EC)
- Other electives (32 EC):
- Mathematical electives (14 EC)
- Master electives (12 EC)
- Free electives (6 EC) - Master's thesis Mathematics (40 EC)
Provisional overview for prospective students
This overview provides an indication of the study programme of the academic year 2026-2027 and is aimed at prospective students. It is subject to change and no rights may be derived from it. Already a student at Radboud University? View your current study programme in the Course catalogue.
- P1
- P2
- P3
- P1
- P2
- P3
- P4
For your philosophy course, you can choose one from this list of science philosophy electives.
Required track courses (Applied Mathematics)
Minimum 40 ECMathematics Master's courses
Minimum 14 ECMaster electives
Minimum 12 ECFree electives
Minimum 6 ECStudents choose a minimum of 40 EC from the required track courses of Pure Mathematics from the list below.
- Calculus of Variations
- Calculus of Variations (MasterMath)
- Measure Theoretic Probability (MM)
- Numerical Linear Algebra (MasterMath)
- Optimal Transport (MasterMath)
- Mathematical Neuroscience (MasterMath)
- Dynamical Systems (MasterMath)
- Regression Analysis
- Mathematical Biology (MasterMath)
- Asymptotic Statistics (MasterMath)
- Finite Element Methods
- Forensic Probability and Statistics (MM)
- Monte Carlo Methods
- Entropy and Large Deviations
- Nonlinear Wave Equations
- Stochastic Simulation
- PDEs (MasterMath)
The full Mastermath course schedule can be found on the Mastermath's website.
In addition to your required track courses, you choose additional Mathematics Master's courses to reach a minimum of 54 EC. The programme is then completed with elective Master's courses (within or outside of Mathematics) up to 72 EC. This gives you the flexibility to tailor your programme to your own interests and ambitions.
- P1
- P2
- P3
- P4