Applied Mathematics/Data Science

I'm not concerned about finding a job. Practically every company is looking for graduates in Applied Mathematics!

Anke

Student

Starting to study is, of course, a big step. Therefore, it is nice to know what you can expect when you begin your education. Are you thinking about studying at one of the technical programs of Fontys Engineering? Or are you starting your studies soon and want to know more about what to expect? In this magazine, you will read stories from real students in the programs of Mechatronics, Applied Mathematics, Automotive, Electrical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. They share what they are working on during their studies.

Do you want to know more about the projects that students from the various programs are working on? Discover, through four exciting projects, how the students apply their theoretical knowledge in practical assignments!

I am really close to my teachers, and I have made some great connections. I am not afraid to ask them any questions.

Irina

Student

I really like mathematics, but I also like the opportunities it offers after my studies. I know I can get a job after finishing the programme, because every company needs a mathematician. One of the reasons I decided to study at Fontys was because the programme Applied Mathematics is in Eindhoven, the heart of the Brainport region. In this Brainport region, there are a lot of tech companies. Networking is very easy here. I work at a café near the train station, where I meet a lot of interesting people. I’ve served politicians and CEO’s, and even met a mathematician there who is helping me find a place to stay in Milan for my internship!  

One of my favourite things about studying Applied Mathematics at Fontys is the people. Not only the other students, but also the teachers. I am really close to my teachers, and I have made some great connections. I am not afraid to ask them any questions. This is very different from a technical university. It made it easier for me to settle in the Netherlands. Moving on my own was difficult at first. I didn’t know anyone, and it really felt like the beginning of a new life. Eventually I made friends at university, I found a job and I settled down. Now, Eindhoven really is my second home!  

During my studies, the mathematics is made very concrete, and you learn right away what you can do with it.

Paul

Student

I attended a theoretical university before I studied Applied Mathematics. As the name suggests, I received a lot of theoretical information, but there was no practical application. That is why I decided to switch to Fontys, a University of Applied Sciences. Here I also learn the theory, but I get to apply it in practice. During my studies, the mathematics is made very concrete, and you learn right away what you can do with it. This is a question I get from many secondary school students: why do I need to learn this? No one asks this question in the Applied Mathematics programme, because it becomes immediately clear what you can do with it! 

You have to do two internships during the programme. Finding a company to intern at, is no problem. Every organisation needs a mathematician, even though they sometimes don’t know it themselves yet. That’s because almost all companies already have a lot of data, but they need someone to translate this data. As a mathemetician, you show your colleagues within a company what the data they hace actually means.  

I’m in my second year of studies and have chosen to specialise in Data Science in my third year. I chose this specialisation because it’s very creative. You’re simply presented with a problem, and then you have to decide entirely on your own how you’re going to solve this problem using the dataset you have.