Mathematics (MSc)
Career prospects
With an MSc in Mathematics from Leiden, doors open worldwide. You’ll graduate with a solid theoretical foundation, strong problem-solving skills, and experience working in an international environment. Each track concludes with an individual research project and master’s thesis, an excellent preparation for pursuing a PhD.
Acquired skills and competence
As a graduate you will have:
- A thorough grounding in mathematical theory
- Research experience through your thesis project
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- The ability to work in multicultural and multidisciplinary settings
Career
Many of our alumni continue into PhD programmes—often at the Leiden Mathematical Institute. Others move into research and innovation in industry, with employers such as AkzoNobel, Shell, Philips and TNO. Beyond academia and industry, mathematicians are also in high demand in finance, insurance, IT, communications, logistics, and many other fields.