Help organisations identify financial consequences of risks

As a future expert you will analyse the financial consequences of economic developments and risks. You will use mathematics, statistics, and financial theory to study uncertain future events, for example those of concern to insurance and pension companies. 

During your studies we help you gain insight into the latest theories and models. Besides this, we will train you to apply them to real-life business cases. 

Top-5 reasons to study Actuarial Science at UvA

1. Find a job within no-time
   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.
2. Learn from leading industry experts
   Expect interesting guest lectures from leading institutions such as the Dutch Central Bank (DNB) or European Central Bank. Connect with these experts and get an impression of your future work environment.
3. Highly recommended by our students
   Study in an international environment, in the heart of Amsterdam, with plenty of job opportunities.
4. Profit from intensive coaching
   During your 1^st year with us 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. 
5. Earn an internationally recognised BSc title
   Only a few Dutch universities have earned a place in the top 100 universities worldwide as we have. A BSc from the UvA immediately raises your profile on the international stage.

After graduation

Actuaries are highly sought after on the labour market. This Bachelor is a great 1^st step in your journey to becoming a fully qualified actuary. As an actuary you could work for organisations such as:

• insurance companies
• consultancies 
• pension funds
• government institutions
• financial institutions (national or European banks)

Is Actuarial Science for you?

If you recognise yourself in the following profile, Actuarial Science could be the right choice 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 the societal reality behind them, you are a good abstract thinker and you have strong analytical skills.
• You achieve high marks in English.
• You are capable of working independently: you know how to use a library. Initiative and inquisitiveness are also of great value.

Comparison BSc Actuarial Science and BSc Econometrics

Do you want to find out the main differences between our Bachelor’s programmes in Actuarial Science and Econometrics? Or are you still not sure which programme is the right fit for you? Check out the infographic and compare our Bachelor’s programmes on a range of criteria to help you make your choice.