Overview

The Actuarial Science programme at Columbia University equips students with the tools, skills, and knowledge to excel in today’s rapidly evolving actuarial and related workplaces, with a course of study designed to anticipate and exceed industry needs.

Students are prepared to assume leadership positions and meet ever expanding opportunities. Columbia’s location in New York City, the financial and actuarial capital of the world, allows students access to the world’s foremost practitioners and leaders.

Fast Facts

The programme is ranked #3 worldwide for the best master's in actuarial science and ranked #6 for best master's programme in insurance, risk management, and actuarial science by Eduniversal (2019).

The employment of actuaries in the U.S. is expected to increase 24% by 2030 compared to an 8% growth average for all occupations (Bureau of Labor Statistics).

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Probability Theory

Statistical Inference

Theory of Interest

Actuarial Methods

Actuarial Models

Predictive Modeling in Finance and Insurance

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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100

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Manhattan, United States

Disciplines

Finance Risk Management Actuarial Science View 84 other Masters in Actuarial Science in United States

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

U.S. bachelor’s degree or international equivalent.

Students must be comfortable with rapid and idiomatic spoken English.

Demonstrated ability for critical thinking and analysis.

Most successful applicants have knowledge of elementary economics (ECON W1105), linear algebra (MATH V2010), and multivariate calculus (MATH V1202).

Most successful applicants have a cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 or better.

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Tuition Fees

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65904 USD / year

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65904 USD / year

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65904 USD / year

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Living costs

Manhattan

United States

2638 - 5751 USD / month

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