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Applied Stochastics

Radboud University
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition EUR 10,360 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MSc
Duration 24 months
Deadline Apr, 2027
Delivery On-campus
Location Nijmegen, Netherlands
Language English

Program Overview

The Applied Stochastics at Radboud University is a MSc programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Applied Stochastics programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Netherlands and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: EUR 10,360 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: Nijmegen, Netherlands

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Applied Stochastics programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Advanced Combinatorics
  2. Algebraic Methods in Combinatorics
  3. Asymptotic Statistics
  4. Discrete Choice Analysis
  5. Measure-Theoretic Probability
  6. Percolation
  7. Probabilistic and Extremal Combinatorics
  8. Stochastic Processes
  9. Biostatistics
  10. Dynamics of Networks
  11. Epidemiology (or another relevant course from Radboudumc)
  12. Machine Learning Theory
  13. Forensic Probability and Statistics
  14. Queueing Theory
  15. Spatial Statistics
  16. Statistical Theory for High- and Infinite-dimensional Models

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Master’s specialisation in Applied Stochastics
Admission for students with a Dutch university Bachelor\'s diploma

In order to get admission to this Master’s programme you will need a completed Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from any Dutch university (this does not include a Bachelor’s from a University of Applied Science, in Dutch HBO).

Admission requirements for international students
  • A completed Bachelor\'s degree in Mathematics or related areaEntering the Master’s programme in Mathematics requires a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics that is the equivalent to a Dutch university diploma (this does not include a Bachelor’s from a university of applied science, in Dutch hbo; in German Fachhochschule). That means we expect you to have a solid background in the core areas stochastics, statistics and analysis.

    The Examination Board will determine if an international student has the required mathematical knowledge to be admitted. The Examination Board will also indicate if the student is required to follow specific courses from the Bachelor\'s programme to eliminate possible deficiencies.
    We expect students to have passed core mathematics courses during their Bachelor’s in:

    • Stochastics
    • Statistics
    • Analysis
    • Linear Algebra
    • Algebra
    • Topology
  • A proficiency in English
  • In order to take part in this programme, you need to have fluency in both written and spoken English.
    • A TOEFL score of >=575 (paper based) or >=90 (internet based)
    • An IELTS score of >=6.5
    • Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) or Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) with a mark of C or higher

    English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

    Tuition & Financial Information

    Tuition Fee

    EUR 10,360 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

    Tuition fees: EUR 10,360 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

    IELTS requirement: 6.5

    Financial Aid & Scholarships

    Contact Radboud University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

    About Radboud University

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    Radboud University

    Nijmegen, Netherlands

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    University Profile
    • Application Deadline Apr, 2027
    • Start Date Sep, 2026
    • Language English
    • Duration 24 months