Study econometrics and operations research in Groningen to learn how to use mathematical modelling to find solutions to real-life problems in our society.
What is the most cost-efficient location for placing windmills in the Netherlands? How can mathematics and statistics help us understand the relationship between climate change and economic factors, such as food prices, energy costs, or job opportunities? If you enjoy solving problems like this, this programme could be right for you. The BSc Econometrics and Operations Research (EOR) at the University of Groningen teaches you all about mathematical modelling. In many courses you practice modelling by applying data to real life cases in many areas, including climate change, environmental matters, welfare, and well-being. The combination of the four profiles econometrics, operations research, actuarial science, and mathematical economics, makes this a unique programme in the Netherlands. If you like economics, mathematics, and statistics, enjoy finding solutions to complex issues, and aim to contribute significantly to relevant societal problems, then this could be the programme for you.
The BSc EOR equips students with a comprehensive understanding of problem optimization, statistics, probability and other mathematical domains, which can be used to model and solve some of the most serious problems prevalent in today’s Society. This program is ideal for someone with a strong work ethic who has a rigorous understanding and passion for mathematics and wants to put theory into practice. It is an academically challenging and engaging program. Other than academic excellence, the program also strives to produce competent, conscientious, well-rounded and critically thinking graduates who can meet the demands of the labor market. The lecturers are highly knowledgeable and approachable and there exists a culture of communication and accessibility. Furthermore, Groningen is a culturally rich, beautiful and diverse student city, which offers an extraordinary and unforgettable student experience!