With your Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science, you are guaranteed admission to the Master's programme in Actuarial Science and Mathematical Finance at the UvA. This follow-on Master’s programme aligns seamlessly with your Bachelor’s programme in Actuarial Science. The specialised knowledge and experience gained in your Master’s are assets in the job market that help you climb the career ladder. If you want to become a fully qualified recognised actuary, you can also follow the advanced post-Master’s programme at the UvA which leads to professional accreditation by the Actuarial Society of the Netherlands.
Specialise further in actuarial science, by taking the 1-year, English-language Master's programme in Actuarial Science and Mathematical Finance. In this programme, you can choose from 2 tracks: the Actuarial Science track (preparing you for the post-Master’s programme) or the Quantitative Risk Management track (preparing you for a career in risk management).
In this 1-year academic Master’s programme, you learn to conduct research in business economics subjects. Choose from 3 top-level tracks: Managerial Economics and Strategy, Sustainability or Neuroeconomics.
During this exciting Master’s programme, you learn how to turn opportunities into action. Thinking and feeling like an entrepreneur benefits your career as employee or business owner. This is a joint degree of VU Amsterdam and UvA.
Did you take a minor in a specific discipline during your Bachelor's? If so, you may be eligible for admission to the Master's programmes relating to that discipline. For some of these, certain admission requirements apply.
As an actuary, you can work for a variety of employers, and perform various different tasks:
Not only will you earn an excellent salary, there is also a good chance you will be offered a permanent contract and an attractive benefits package.
€5,250 gross
Almost immediately after graduation
7.9/10
Source: UvA Economics and Business alumni survey
The Economics and Business Career Centre (EBCC) offers advice and support for your professional development. From the first year of your Bachelor’s, you can reach out to the EBCC for:
Your skills and experiences are essential in today’s rapidly changing job market. With the EBCC's support, you will be ready to start your career with confidence after graduation.
The EBCC and the study associations often organise career events. Here you can expand your network with professional contacts and learn about the latest developments in the field.
During or after your studies you have the possibility to do an internship or go on an exchange abroad. For international students an internship is an excellent opportunity to experience the Dutch labour market.
The career prospects for both actuaries and econometricians are very good. They are both in high demand. If you want to become a fully qualified recognised actuary or econometrician, you can specialise with a Master’s degree in Actuarial science and Mathematical Finance or Econometrics.
The VSAE (study association for all students of Actuarial Science and Econometrics) organises many study-related events and projects. Throughout the year, they organise multiple career events in which you can have personal conversations with recruiters and participate in workshops.
You can find all information on the website of our Economics and Business Career Centre. Or you can have a look at their Frequently asked questions.