MSc Stochastics and Financial Mathematics 24 months Postgraduate Program By University of Amsterdam |Top Universities
Subject Ranking

# 84QS Subject Rankings

Program Duration

24 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

17,380 EURTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Program overview

Main Subject

Mathematics

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Stochastics and Financial Mathematics is a research oriented two-year Master's programme in mathematics offering courses at a high mathematics level. Its close ties with the financial and consultancy sector in Amsterdam are unique in the Netherlands. SFM is highly valued by the professional field for its top-level theoretical education in areas ranging from Financial Mathematics, Data Analytics & Statistics to Probability & Decision Making.

This programme focuses on the mathematics behind phenomena in which uncertainty plays a central role. Probabilistic modelling and data analysis and statistics are prominently present. And there is a special focus on Financial Mathematics, an important application field of Stochastics. 

A wide range of specialisations available, based on the many areas in which stochastics is applied, their scope and the challenging problems they pose. Both theoretically inclined and more practically oriented students can select specific courses to suit their personal interests. 

Program overview

Main Subject

Mathematics

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Stochastics and Financial Mathematics is a research oriented two-year Master's programme in mathematics offering courses at a high mathematics level. Its close ties with the financial and consultancy sector in Amsterdam are unique in the Netherlands. SFM is highly valued by the professional field for its top-level theoretical education in areas ranging from Financial Mathematics, Data Analytics & Statistics to Probability & Decision Making.

This programme focuses on the mathematics behind phenomena in which uncertainty plays a central role. Probabilistic modelling and data analysis and statistics are prominently present. And there is a special focus on Financial Mathematics, an important application field of Stochastics. 

A wide range of specialisations available, based on the many areas in which stochastics is applied, their scope and the challenging problems they pose. Both theoretically inclined and more practically oriented students can select specific courses to suit their personal interests. 

Admission requirements

92+
6.5+
3+
180+
Applicants should hold a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics.
Students with a degree that is comparable to a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, like a Bachelor's degree in Econometrics or Statistics with sufficient mathematics, including basic knowledge of Measure and Integration Theory, Probability and Statistics, can also apply for this Master's programme, provided the extra requirement is satisfied.
24 Months
Sep
  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

2,530 EUR
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International Students

17,380 EUR
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Bachelor's programmes at the UvA

The University of Amsterdam (UvA) offers 21 English-taught Bachelor's programmes in addition to a large number of Dutch-taught degree programmes.

We offer excellent academic career paths, with multiple options to pursue a study within or across disciplines. All our study programmes feature an interactive teaching style that encourages you to develop your self-reliance and independent thought.

Find out more about how to apply, practical matters and scholarships at: www.uva.nl/international  

Questions?

For practical matters on admissions, housing or visas, you can contact the Student Service Desk.  If you want to know what it’s like to study at the UvA, feel free to get in touch with one of our international student ambassadors.

Are you ambitious, independent and open-minded? Do you want to join an innovative academic community in pushing boundaries and solving complex issues? 
Ranked in the top 20 in Europe and the top 65 worldwide (QS and Times Higher Education world rankings), we have one of the widest range of Master’s programmes of any university in Europe – and some of them are unique to the UvA. Explore your options via the links below.

Master's programmes at the UvA

Nearly 200 English-taught Master's programmes are available at the UvA faculties. We offer various academic career paths, with multiple options to pursue a study within or across disciplines. Teaching and research are closely linked in all programmes.

Follow the links below for more information about the specific Master's programmes that we offer at our faculties:


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Questions?

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