Mathematics & High-Tech Innovation
Career prospects
The Mathematics and High-Tech Innovation specialisation gives you a unique combination of expertise in advanced mathematics with experience in industry, putting you in the perfect position to follow a career in R&D, hardware or software engineering, or research at the interface of mathematics and its applications.
Acquired skills and competence
After graduation, you will be equipped to apply your mathematical expertise to complex challenges in high-tech industrial research and development. You will be prepared to work alongside highly skilled engineers on instrument design and development, and effectively integrate your scientific expertise into multidisciplinary teams. Additionally, you will be able to provide professional advice on the broader applications and impact of new technologies.
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.