Program Overview
The Methodology and Statistics for the Behavioural at University of Twente (UT) is a MSc programme in Mathematics & Statistics 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 mathematics & statistics. 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 Methodology and Statistics for the Behavioural 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
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7.5
- Tuition: EUR 15,330 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,951 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Enschede, Netherlands
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Methodology and Statistics for the Behavioural programme are prepared for diverse careers in mathematics & statistics:
- Actuary
- Quantitative Analyst
- Data Analyst
- Risk Manager
- Financial Modeller
- Statistical Researcher
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- develop methodological and statistical approaches that are required by new developments;
- evaluate commonly used methodological and statistical approaches; and
- apply methodological and statistical approaches in cooperation with behavioural, biomedical, and social science researchers.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The Board of Research Master\'s Programmes selects a maximum number of 20 suitable applicants per year. When applying for the research Master\xc2\x92s programme Methodology and Statistics for the Behavioural, Biomedical and Social Sciences you are subject to the following entrance requirements.
Preliminary Training
This programme is open for students with a background in Biomedical Science, Social and Behavioural Sciences (including Political Science), Econometrics and /or (Applied) Mathematics. We expect candidates to have at least 20 EC worth of:
Undergraduate training in methods and statistics, including topics such as univariate descriptive statistics, correlation, univariate regression, and one-way analysis of variance,
Training in one or more topics in multivariate statistics, that is, factor analysis, multiple regression, and/or analysis of variance,
Hands on experience with SPSS or another statistical software package for data analysis.
Students with a background in Econometrics and/or (Applied) Mathematics may be able to compensate for this requirement with math experience in their preliminary training.
Grade Point Average
Students with a GPA of 3.4 (or the Dutch equivalent of 7.5) or higher are eligable. Students with a GPA between 3.0 and 3.4 (Dutch equivalent: 7 or better) may be eligible and can compensate by other capacities they possess, according to the programme\xc2\x92s admissions committee.
English Language Requirement
All courses are taught in English; therefore a good knowledge of English is required.
Required documents:
- Utrecht University
- Motivation Letter
- Letter of recommendation*
Other Dutch University
- Motivation Letter
- Letter of recommendation*
- Certified copy of diploma (if earned), including a transcript. Otherwise a certificate of completed courses and a list of courses you expect to complete
English Proficiency: IELTS 7.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 15,330 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,951 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 15,330 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,951 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Twente (UT) 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 University of Twente (UT)
University of Twente (UT)
Enschede, Netherlands
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University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-10-17
- Start Date 2018-02-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months