Overview

The Actuarial Science program at Columbia University is offered across three consecutive semesters (16 months) and will be offered in the fall and spring. This course of study covers main actuarial paths. One of our missions is to prepare students for the associate actuarial examinations of SOA and CAS.

In the Master’s Program, You Will…

Gain access to a powerful global network of 160-plus organizations, including AXA, Deloitte, Ernst & Young, Guy Carpenter, MetLife, Milliman, New York Life, Oliver Wyman, Prudential, PWC, RGA, TransAmerica, and Willis Towers Watson, that provide employment opportunities to students and alumni, participate in the Proseminar lectures and networking series, and take part in annual events including Columbia Actuarial Science Career Days and Career Fairs.
Be welcomed into a large Columbia alumni actuarial community who mentor and hire current students.
Benefit from an academically rigorous curriculum that exceeds and anticipates industry needs to train and prepare actuarial leaders today and into the future.
Learn from top academics and practitioners in actuarial, finance, and risk management, including leading Wall Street practitioners and fellows of Society of Actuaries (SOA) and Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS).
Receive innovative interdisciplinary training drawing on faculty and coursework from Columbia University’s Departments of Statistics, Industrial Engineering and Operations Research, Mathematics, Economics, and the Columbia Business School.
Become a mentee of an industry leader/practitioner who will directly oversee a project/presentation and provide guidance, feedback, and support.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Insurance and Risk Management

Life Insurance

Property & Casualty Insurance
Pensions, and Risk Management

Finance, Financial and Capital Market
Financial Management and Investment

Data Science and Predictive Modelling

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 16 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-09-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00 , International

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Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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IELTS

7.5

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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

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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100

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7.5

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General requirements

Completed online application form
$150 nonrefundable application fee (U.S. currency)
Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
Your Résumé
Two letters of recommendation
Statement of academic purpose (500 to 750 words)
Official scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) general test
Video Essay
An Admissions Interview
Students whose first or native language is not English must include proof of English proficiency
International students must fulfill visa requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

68472 USD / year

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Out-of-State

68472 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

68472 USD / year

≈ 68472 USD / year

Living costs

Manhattan

United States

2638 - 5751 USD / month

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Duration

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Credits

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Disciplines

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General requirements

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