Mathematics plays a vital role in many areas of society. In the past, mathematics was mainly used to solve engineering and physics-related problems, but nowadays we can do much more with it. For instance, mathematics is used to solve societal issues, like healthcare logistics. The great thing is that the possibilities for applying mathematics are endless.

When you study the?Applied Mathematics at the University of Twente (UT), you will discover that mathematics is a great tool for solving engineering problems and issues that affect our society. There are countless situations in which mathematics can be used: for weather forecasts, for creating traffic routes through cities or in aviation, and for arranging timetables for public transport.?

Technicians, medics and directors consult with mathematicians in order to capture their problems in mathematical models. With solutions derived from mathematics, mathematicians can provide new and better insights and workable answers to practical problems. Mathematics is a broad area of study that is in continuous development. This means that there are constantly new questions to answer ? in fields as wide-ranging as the environment, atomization and the medical world.

Careers

The Bachelor's programme Applied Mathematics prepares you to work in project teams for various employers. As automation steadily increases, the business world is being 'mathematized' and mathematical models are becoming standard in many other areas of research. Your ability to order, analyze and translate practical problems into mathematical models, along with your focus on practical application, will make you an asset to many companies. With Applied Mathematics you will quickly find a good job.

Masters of Applied Mathematics are broadly employable in the science world and have a wide choice of possible employers. Think sustainability, environment, education, security, logistics, banking and insurance or the medical world. The job possibilities are excellent.