Actuarial Science
Actuaries are able to predict the future. Not really, of course. But you do use mathematics, statistics and data science to determine the likelihood of undesirable events occurring in the future. An economic crisis, for example, or a fire, or a bankruptcy. During the Bachelor’s Actuarial Science you learn how to estimate risks, calculate their financial impact, and mitigate them properly. UvA is the only Dutch university offering both a Bachelor’s and a Master’s programme in Actuarial Science.
Language of instruction
English
Mode
Full-time
Location
Oct27
Bachelor's Week 27-31 Oct
Dec01
Experience Days 1-12 Dec
Why study Actuarial Science at the UvA?
Find a job within no-time
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Financially and statistically trained actuaries are in high demand in the insurance industry as well as in a wide range of other profit and non-profit sectors.
Profit from intensive coaching
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During your 1st year you will receive intensive academic counselling. You can also count on individual support during the rest of your studies. Participate in career, academic and networking events, organised by our study association, VSAE.
Choose your language of instruction: Dutch or English
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Start in Dutch and gradually transition to English, or begin directly in English.
Become an internationally certified Actuary
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UvA is the only Dutch university offering a Bachelor’s programme in Actuarial Science. Afterwards, you can seamlessly continue with a Master's and post-Master’s programme at UvA to obtain the internationally recognized title of certified Actuary (Actuaris AG).
Study in an international environment
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You will encounter fellow students from all over the globe. You will also be taught by lectures from a diverse range of backgrounds.
Is Actuarial Science for you?
- Mathematics is one of your favourite subjects. You study mathematics at the highest possible level and achieve good grades for it.
- You have an affinity for numbers as well as their applications to relevant real-world problems.
- You are a good abstract thinker and you have strong analytical skills.
- You achieve high marks in English.
- You are eager to learn how to understand and predict economic phenomena.
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Dutch or English?
If you are a Dutch-speaking student, you can also opt for our Dutch track. Both programmes are identical in terms of level and content. If you’re looking for a smoother transition to a fully English-taught programme, the Dutch track could be the right choice for you.
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Facts & Figures
- Degree programme
- BSc Actuarial Science
- Mode
- Full-time
- Credits
- 180 ECTS, 36 months
- Language of instruction
- English
- Starts in
- September
- RIO code
- 56411
- Location
- Roeterseiland campus
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