AmsMaster of Science in Stochastics and Financial MathematicsUniversity of Amsterdam · Amsterdam, Netherlands

Program Overview

Dates and tuition are specific to the 2027 intake

Multiple application rounds (other deadlines: Apr 30, 2027).

Please check the official program website (link below) for specific writing guidelines

Motivation letter

Self-written motivation letter in English (often max. 500 words; confirm exact limit on programme page).

CV or resume

Curriculum vitae in English covering education history.

Degree certificate or graduation statement

Copy of Bachelor diploma/certificate or official graduation statement; translations as required.

Official transcript(s)

Bachelor transcript in Dutch, English, German, or French and original language; include current-year course list if still studying.

Academic: Bachelor's degree; Typically Mathematics or a closely related quantitative degree; Admissions Board assesses equivalence.
Prerequisites: Quantitative background; Strong probability, statistics, and analysis preparation; financial mathematics interest expected.
IELTS: 6.5 overall (6.0 each component); Faculty of Science requirement for this programme. Exemptions may apply for prior English-medium study in designated countries.
TOEFL: 92 overall (22 each component); TOEFL iBT typical Faculty of Science threshold for Mathematics/Chemistry/Physics-group programmes; confirm on programme admissions page. Home Edition / MyBest not accepted.

Historical admission data is not published.