About the course

Actuaries play an important role in today’s world. They are business executives, professionally trained in the mathematical sciences, who specialize in evaluating financial risk. Determining the level of risk allows actuaries to design, analyze, price, and refine insurance programs that meet society’s needs. Iowa has one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious Actuarial Science programs. Our internationally known faculty, students’ high success rate on professional exams, and graduates’ high job placement rate have earned the program a reputation as perhaps the best in the country.

　　Most actuaries are employed by insurance companies or employee benefits consulting firms. They have responsibilities related to all phases of product development and maintenance for their companies. Individual employers who need guidance in establishing employee insurance and retirement programs also hire Actuarial Science graduates. A growing number of actuaries work in asset/liability management, some in investment firms, and others in insurance companies. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 8 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Iowa City
Summer (May), 2024	Iowa City
Fall (August), 2024	Iowa City
Spring (January), 2025	Iowa City
Summer (May), 2025	Iowa City
Fall (August), 2025	Iowa City
Spring (January), 2026	Iowa City
Summer (May), 2026	Iowa City

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Iowa

You must meet the following requirements for admission: Completion of academic upper secondary school (generally a total of 12-13 years of primary and secondary education). A corresponding secondary school diploma or leaving certificate. Above-average grades in a secondary school program that is university-preparatory in nature. The on-campus English Proficiency Evaluation (EPE) will be required unless applicants submit a TOEFL overall score of 100 or higher. IELTS 6.5, no part score under 6. Submit three letters of recommendation. An ACT English of 21. An SAT Reading score of 29.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Reviews and rankings

World ranking

　　201st / 1250

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