If you wish to apply for this Master’s, you are expected to hold an academic Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a field that ensures a level of mathematical proficiency (e.g. Mathematics, Physics or Econometrics), particularly in the fields of calculus, linear algebra, statistics and probability. Additionally, you need to be familiar with the topic Actuarial Science. In particular, risk theory and elementary life insurance. 

Postmaster Actuarial Practice Cycle

If you want to become a member of the Actuarieel Genootschap (Royal Dutch Society of Actuaries), you need to have finished the Postmaster Actuarial Practice Cycle (APC) programme, which is available after finishing this Master's degree. To enter the APC programme, you need to have passed the courses of the minor Actuarial Science (30EC or 60EC), which are recommended to be taken during your Bachelor's degree. If you do not follow this minor during your Bachelor's degree, you will have to complete these courses through contract education.

You have direct admission to our Master's Actuarial Science and Mathematical Finance without any further conditions such as a minimum GPA or GMAT, if you have obtained:

• The minor Actuarial Science
• The UvA pre-Master's Actuarial Science and Mathematic Finance
• Master's Qualifying Programme (OnCampus) - Actuarial Science and Mathematical Finance

To enrol to the Master's in Actuarial Science and Mathematical Finance you have to follow this step by step guide.

Postmaster Actuarial Practice Cycle

If you want to become a member of the Actuarieel Genootschap (Royal Dutch Society of Actuaries), you need to have finished the Postmaster Actuarial Practice Cycle (APC) programme, which is available after finishing this Master's degree. To enter the APC programme, you need to have passed the courses of the minor Actuarial Science (30EC or 60EC), which are recommended to be taken during your Bachelor's degree. If you do not follow this minor during your Bachelor's degree, you will have to complete these courses through contract education.

We are looking for students who have shown academic potential to keep up with the high level and workload of the programme.  

Therefore, one of the criteria on which your application will be assessed is the Grade Point Average (GPA). We do not require a specific minimum GPA for this programme, but we will compare and assess the performance on all selection criteria to make an informed decision regarding placement into the programme. 

The motivation letter (max. one A4)  allows you to explain why you would be a good fit for the Master’s programme and which experiences have led you to this decision. 

The admissions committee may have additional questions regarding your motivation letter. In such cases, you may be invited to provide further clarification in an interview.