Algebra, Geometry and Number Theory (MSc)

Why Leiden University?

Mathematical Institute

The institute has a strong international orientation. Our mission is to perform high quality research at the frontiers of mathematical knowledge, and to educate future generations of mathematicians and statisticians in a friendly but challenging environment. The expertise of the members of the institute covers a broad range of topics, with a focus on Algebra, Geometry and Number Theory; Analysis and Dynamical Systems; Probability Theory; and Statistics. Research is focused both on fundamental mathematics and statistics and on applications in other sciences, society and industry.

Joint degree programme: ALGANT

It is possible to spend one year at Leiden University as part of the ALGANT programme, a joint master’s degree with Bordeaux, Duisburg-Essen, Regensburg, Milano, Paris-Sud, Padova and Montreal. This gives you a great opportunity to see how mathematics is done in different countries, and to encounter a very wide range of topics and of potential PhD advisors. Students following this programme are obliged to take courses from two of the participating universities. More information about the ALGANT programme can be found on this website. 

Dutch Master programme in Mathematics: Mastermath

Mastermath, the Dutch national master’s programme in Mathematics, offers courses open to all mathematics master’s students at Dutch universities. These courses are usually offered at convenient central locations across the Netherlands, bringing students from different universities together. Both the master specialisation Applied Mathematics and the master specialisation Algebra, Geometry and Number Theory require that you take at least 30 EC of Mastermath courses.

Faculty of Science

The Leiden University Faculty of Science is a first-class research faculty with an excellent position in the fundamental disciplines of science. The current research and education programmes cover the entire spectrum of science, including Mathematics, Statistics and Data Science, Computer Science, Astronomy, Physics, Chemistry, Bio-Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biology, and Environmental Sciences. Our science community is driven by their curiosity and desire to increase basic knowledge for science and to contribute to the great societal challenges of today and tomorrow. Our core values are scientific impact, technological innovation and societal relevance.  

Study at a world-class university

Leiden University is the oldest university in the Netherlands and enjoys an excellent worldwide reputation built up over more than four centuries. Since 1575 we’ve provided sound personal education for hundreds of thousands of students. We’ll do our utmost to give you the best possible support. And if you can and want to do more, we’ll challenge you every step of the way. For many years, we’ve been among the leaders in Dutch university rankings and we are currently to be found in a variety of top international rankings too.

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