| Degree | Bachelors |
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| Teaching Language | English |
| Course duration | Full Time - 36 months |
| Tuition Fees Amount | 9285 € yearly |
| Additional Information On Tuition Fees | Tuition fees academic year 2020-2021 EU/EEA students €2,143 non-EU/EEA students €9,285 |
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| Non-European | App. Start | Deadline | Description For Semesters Dates |
| Winter | - | 01 Apr | Deadlines differ for Dutch, EU/EEA and Non-EU citizens. Please check course website. |
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| Winter | - | 01 Jun | Deadlines differ for Dutch, EU/EEA and Non-EU citizens. Please check course website. |
| Application Deadline | Application deadlines may differ for Dutch Students, EU/EEA Students and Non-EU Students. It may also differ if you wish to apply for scholarship, housing or any other facilities from University. Please check detailed information here*https://www.uva.nl/en/programmes/bachelors/actuarial-science/actuarial-science.html?origin=z79omqHuRnmun8R3GbDNuQ |
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| Website | Course Website |
| Scholarship | Yes |
| More Information On Beginning Of Studies | Winter semester starts in end of August, hence we suggest international students to apply for students visa in time. |
| Course duration | Full Time - 36 months |
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| Language | English |
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| Non-European | App. Start | Deadline | Description For Semesters Dates |
| Winter | - | 01 Apr | Deadlines differ for Dutch, EU/EEA and Non-EU citizens. Please check course website. |
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| Winter | - | 01 Jun | Deadlines differ for Dutch, EU/EEA and Non-EU citizens. Please check course website. |
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| Description/content | The programme The first 2 academic years of the BSc Actuarial Science are in common with the Bachelor's programme in Econometrics. Year 1: develop a solid foundation This year is all about your basic knowledge of mathematics, statistics and economics. During the courses: ? you will get acquainted with the quantitative economics programmes: Actuarial Science, and Econometrics. ? you will examine case studies and complete assignments on the computer. ? you will learn to work with advanced mathematical and statistical software such as Python and R. Year 2: extend your foundation The 2nd year enhances your mathematical, statistical and research skills. You will start to apply these tools to econometrics and data science. You will execute your first ever research project. Also, you will take mandatory courses like Risk Theory and Life Insurance Mathematics. Year 3: analyse and solve problems The 1st semester of this year is all yours to construct: take electives, follow a minor, or study abroad. In the 2nd semester, you will become more and more familiar with the process of mathematically translating and clarifying the financial and economic risk-management problems faced by insurers, financial institutions and government bodies. And of course, you will be writing your BSc thesis. Minors and electives Tailor your study programme by taking a minor that suits your interests. You can either explore another subject with an interdisciplinary minor or you can choose to specialise and study a topic in greater depth. Why choose a minor? ? To expand your breadth of knowledge by choosing an interdisciplinary minor or a minor in a different field. ? To increase your depth of knowledge by choosing a specialised minor in your field. ? To prepare for the process of choosing a Master’s programme. ? To start thinking about your options after the Bachelor’s programme. Minors on offer A variety of minors are available at each UvA faculty. A minor is a cohesive set of courses worth 15 to 60 ECTS credits (most minors are 24 or 30 ECTS) that you can take in addition to your major. |
More Information On Beginning of Studies | Winter semester starts in end of August, hence we suggest international students to apply for students visa in time. |
| Tuition fees | Yes |
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| Tuition fees amount | 9285 € yearly |
| Additional information on fees | Tuition fees academic year 2020-2021 EU/EEA students €2,143 non-EU/EEA students €9,285 |
| Costs of living | The average cost of living is around 900€ to 1500€, depending on your lifestyle and requirements. |
| Scholarships | Yes |
| Scholarships Details | Please check here for more info*https://www.uva.nl/en/education/fees-and-funding/bachelors-scholarships-and-loans/scholarships.html |
| Academic admission requirements | Step 1. Check the entry requirements On this page you will find information about the entry requirements to the Bachelor’s programme in Actuarial Science. Please note that some of this information no longer applies to applicants for the September 2020 intake due to the coronavirus situation Important information for applicants for the September 2020 intake We are aware of the difficulties that might occur in your application process due to the Corona virus. If you want to apply for the September 2020 intake, find all specific changes for the English profiency test on this page: Step 1. Check the entry requirements On this page you will find information about the entry requirements to the Bachelor’s programme in Actuarial Science. Please note that some of this information no longer applies to applicants for the September 2020 intake due to the coronavirus situation. Important information for applicants for the September 2020 intake We are aware of the difficulties that might occur in your application process due to the Corona virus. If you want to apply for the September 2020 intake, find all specific changes for the English profiency test on this page: Important changes for the September 2020 intake The information provided on each requirement is meant to be used as a guideline with which you can assess your eligibility for this programme. Once you have determined that you meet or will meet the entry requirements, you can proceed to the next steps (register in Studielink and submit an Online Application form). The Admissions Office will then evaluate your eligibility on the basis of the following criteria: 1. Secondary School Diploma As part of the evaluation process, the Admissions Office needs to determine whether your secondary school diploma is equivalent to the level and the content of a Dutch VWO secondary school diploma. This means that certain subjects, namely Mathematics, must be one of the subjects of your final examinations. To help you determine if the diploma you will graduate with makes you eligible for our programmes, we have prepared a list of equivalent foreign qualifications. While this list includes diplomas from many countries, it is not meant to be exhaustive. This means that if your country is not mentioned in the list, it does not necessarily mean that you are not eligible, however the evaluation of your application may require additional documentation or processing time. >See: Foreign Secondary School Qualifications >See: Additional information for Chinese students Information for HBO-Propedeuse students Students who have or will obtain a Dutch HBO-Propedeuse diploma must have studied or be studying a HBO programme which is relevant to the Actuarial Science programme and possess the appropriate level of mathematics proficiency. Only the following mathematics coursework is sufficient for entry to the Actuarial Science programme: · VWO Wiskunde B · State Exam Mathematics B (registration deadline 31 December) · CCVX Mathematics B In addition to the above diploma and mathematics requirements, non-EU students may also be required to submit an English proficiency test. Transfer from another University In general, it is not possible to transfer any coursework from another university to this programme. All students must therefore apply and be accepted as a first year student. You can find everything you need to know about exemptions here. For any further questions about exemptions within your study programme, you can contact the study advisers. 3. Mathematics proficiency In addition to the fields of Business and Economics, the bachelor’s programmes at UvA Economics and Business include mathematics courses which demand excellent mathematical and statistical skills. After submission of a complete application the Admissions Office will evaluate whether your coursework in Mathematics is sufficient for the Actuarial Sciences programme. As part of this process, you may be invited to complete a mandatory Mathematics Proficiency test. The Mathematics Proficiency test is designed to assess proficiency in various areas of Algebra and Calculus which are part of the Actuarial Science programme’s curriculum.If you are required to complete the test, we encourage you to prepare thoroughly via the resources below: >See: Sample Mathematics Proficiency Test Topics >See: Sample Mathematics Proficiency Test >See: Extra study materials for Trigonometry Exemptions from the Mathematics Proficiency Test for Actuarial Sciences will only be granted for students with the following types of secondary school Mathematics: ? International Baccalaureate: Mathematics Higher Level or Analysis and Approaches Higher Level with a predicted grade of 4 or higher ? European Baccalaureate: 5-periods Mathematics with predicted grade of 6 points or higher ? Belgium: ASO with Mathematics at least four hours per week in the final two years ? Germany: Leistungskurs Mathematik (Abiturfach) with a predicted result of 10 or higher ? Ireland: Mathematics Higher Level with a grade of H4 or higher (C or higher prior to 2017) ? Suriname: Wiskunde 1 Students who do not meet the mathematics proficiency requirement will not be admitted. Do you live in the Netherlands but do not meet the Mathematics proficiency requirement? >See: Mathematics Certificate Courses 4. UvA Matching UvA Matching is designed to help you determine whether your chosen Bachelor’s programme matches your interests and capabilities and whether you have the motivation and study skills to start the programme. Once you have completed UvA Matching, you will receive personal advice regarding your study choice. UvA Matching is mandatory for all UvA Economics and Business Bachelor’s programmes. |
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| Language requirements | 2. English proficiency All students must be able to read textbooks, understand lectures, participate in classroom discussions and complete written assignments in English. Applicants must therefore verify their English proficiency by providing one of the following English proficiency test scores: · ··TOEFL IBT: 92 points overall and 22 points for each sub-score (TOEFL institution code: 9011) · ··IELTS (Academic test): 6,5 Overall and 6,0 for each sub-score · ··Cambridge Assessment English · Certificate in Advanced English: 170 Points Overall and in each skill · Certificate of Proficiency in English: 170 Points Overall and in each skill Test scores must also conform to the following guidelines: · An official and sufficient English proficiency test score must be received by the application deadline · If you do not provide a sufficient English proficiency test score before the application deadline, you must have an English proficiency test scheduled for a date which is before the application deadline · Your sufficient English proficiency test score may not be more than 2 years old with respect to the start date of your programme. For example, if you're applying for the September 2020 intake we don't accept English proficiency tests taken before September 2018 Be sure to plan your test on time; test dates fill quickly and it can take several weeks for you to receive your results. Applications without a sufficient score or with a test date after the application deadline, will not be accepted. Exemptions from an English proficiency test Students may be exempted from an English proficiency test if they have or will have one of the following types of diplomas: Secondary school diploma from a school located in and accredited by the respective authorities in one of the following countries: Australia, Canada (except Quebec), Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, the UK, or the US. International Baccalaureate Diploma with English A HL or SL, or English B HL 3 GCE A-Levels and 5 GCSE O-Levels (GCE/IGCE and GCSE/IGCSE qualifications outside the UK are also accepted) Dutch HBO-Propedeuse diploma (only for students with an EU-diploma) One of the following diplomas if English is included in your final examinations. >See: Diplomas which grant English Proficiency Exemption |
| Document Required | Application form, CV, Educational Documents (transcripts/Marksheets), motivation letter, Work experience letter, etc. List of documents may change from time to time, please check on course web. |
| Application deadline | Application deadlines may differ for Dutch Students, EU/EEA Students and Non-EU Students. It may also differ if you wish to apply for scholarship, housing or any other facilities from University. Please check detailed information here*https://www.uva.nl/en/programmes/bachelors/actuarial-science/actuarial-science.html?origin=z79omqHuRnmun8R3GbDNuQ |
| Submit Application To | Please submit your application here*https://amsterdam.embark.com/login/apply?target=eb2020 |
| Accommodation | Yes |
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| Accommodation Details | For accommodation information check here*https://www.uva.nl/en/education/practical-information/housing/application-procedure/application-procedure.html |
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