Please note: the following Bachelor's programme is taught in Dutch. For a complete description, please see the link below.

A unique insight into society 

How likely is it that a factory will burn down? What would be the financial damage if this did unexpectedly happen? What is the likelihood of you living to 110 so that your pension fund has to pay out for 45 years? As an actuary, you analyse the data, make all the calculations, and then you reach a decision or issue your recommendation.

Actuarial Science offsets potential events against their financial risks. For example, an actuary calculates the insurance premiums for fire damage, pensions and life insurances.

Thousands of factors have an influence on our lives. Actuaries formulate these into a hazard model which emulates reality as closely as possible. These models are constantly updated, so that they accurately reflect interest rates, inflation and other rising costs, as well as demographic, ethical, legal and fiscal developments. Actuarial Science is therefore an exact, mathematical degree programme, providing you with a unique insight into society and people’s lives.

Actuarial Science is a three-year full-time Bachelor’s programme at the UvA. The University of Amsterdam is the only university offering Actuarial Science as both a Bachelor’s and Master’s programme. Studying at the UvA is an unforgettable experience, and one you will benefit from throughout your personal and professional life.

Application and admission

The admission requirements and application procedure for regular study programmes taught in Dutch depend on the country where you have obtained your diploma. All international students wishing to enrol in a Dutch-taught Bachelor's programme are required to take a language proficiency examination in Dutch. Besides the general admission requirements, specific requirements might also apply to each programme. 

Follow the link below for detailed information on application and admission.