IB Pathways
Applied Mathematics

University of Groningen · Netherlands

Applied Mathematics

Using mathematics to model and simulate real systems, from vehicle dynamics to energy networks, combining proofs with programming and simulation.

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Where
GroningenNetherlands
Degree
BSc
Length
3 years
Taught in
English
Starts
Autumn 2027
Apply by
1 May 2027
Admission
Open to all who qualify
EU/EEA fee
€2,7712027/28 statutory fee
More facts
Degree
BSc
Length
3 years
Taught in
English
Starts
Autumn 2027

Deadlines

  1. 1 December 2026*

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    Your own plan
    Details

    Not an official deadline. With a Dutch address you log in with DigiD, which the government says takes about five days. Without one you upload a scan or photo of your passport or EU identity card and Studielink verifies it automatically. Either way, do it well before 15 January.

    Source

  2. 1 May 2027

    Application deadline for all other bachelor's
    Hard deadline
    DetailsSource

  3. 6 July 2027*

    IB results released
    Details

    Both Dutch deadlines fall well before this. How a conditional place pending results is handled is set by each institution; ask yours.

    Source

* Last year’s date, not yet confirmed.

Every date in the Netherlands

What it is

The first year covers analysis, calculus, linear algebra, linear systems, probability, graph theory, mechanics and relativity for mathematicians, and scientific programming, shared with the Mathematics degree so you can still switch. You learn to formulate and analyse abstract models of real systems, for example simulating the dynamics of a bicycle with numerical methods and code, and complete a research project in the final year. In years two and three you specialise in Numerical Mathematics or Systems, Control and Optimization, and an optional study period abroad is available. Graduates go on to the Applied Mathematics master, research and PhD positions, research institutes, consulting, finance and industry, or teaching.

What you need

  • Maths AA HL
Requirements in full

Every IB applicant at University of Groningen

The IB Diploma counts as Dutch VWO; no minimum points. An IB taught in English waives the English test.

Where it says so

Its entry requirements

Check it on rug.nl

How places are decided

    • Everyone eligible is admitted
    Not selective: meet the requirements and you are admitted. Apply in Studielink by 1 May 2027; no matching needed if you apply by then.
Sources (2)
  1. Applied Mathematics at RUG — checked 2026-09-25
  2. Entry requirements

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