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Amsterdam Centre for Studies in Early Modernity ACSEM
Bachelor
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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

🏆#60 in the QS World University Rankings
🌍100+ student nationalities
🏙️Amsterdam in top 10 most liveable cities globally

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Experience Days 30-11 Dec
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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.

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 and safe environment

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You will encounter fellow students from all over the globe and be taught by lecturers from diverse backgrounds. Plus, you’ll be studying in the heart of Amsterdam, ranked #6 worldwide for quality of living (Mercer’s 2024 Quality of Living Survey).

Study at a top-ranked university

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The University of Amsterdam is consistently ranked among the world’s best universities in global rankings. It is a top 100 university in the Times Higher Education (#58) and QS World University Rankings (#60).

Is Actuarial Science for you?

  1. Mathematics is one of your favourite subjects. You study mathematics at the highest possible level and achieve good grades for it.
  2. You have an affinity for numbers as well as their applications to relevant real-world problems.
  3. You are a good abstract thinker and you have strong analytical skills.
  4. You achieve high marks in English.
  5. You are eager to learn how to understand and predict economic phenomena.
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Amsterdam is the perfect study place. It offers all the perks of a city, but it is not overwhelming Ekatarina Dimitrova, student Bachelor's Actuarial Science Read about Ekatarina's experiences with this Bachelor's

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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