About the course

Actuarial Science is concerned with the construction of models and solutions for financial, business, and societal problems involving uncertain future events. During the course of your studies, much of your learning will occur while actively working on problems in class and during tutorials. By exploring the complicated world of financial risk, this degree will equip you with the fundamental and practical tools you’ll need to assess and forecast risk in order to make sound financial decisions.

　　Career opportunities

　　​Actuaries have global opportunities to work in areas such as: insurance, employee benefits and pensions,quantitative finance

　　management consulting

　　A degree in Actuarial Science can also be used as a stepping-stone to graduate studies or another professional degree such as law, medicine, veterinary medicine, or architecture.

　　Program highlights

　　Collaborative team work - Interact with your peers while learning to collaborate on projects.

　　Practical research opportunities - Gain hands-on experience learning techniques and using tools to address real-world issues.

　　Mentorship opportunities - A formal or informal relationship where you connect with, and learn from, an established professional.

　　Honours Degree - In-depth study of a specific topic completed under the supervision of a faculty member. 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: 4 Year(s)Fees: CA$107,396

Intake	Location
Fall (September), 2024	Calgary

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Calgary

Applicants following an American-based curriculum in countries outside the United States (and US territories) are not required to provide the SAT or ACT scores.

　　Applicants who have attended a university/college may not submit SAT or ACT tests in order to gain admission to the University of Calgary.

　　Students are required to have a minimum combined Evidence-Based Reading and Writing plus Mathematics (ERW+M) score of 1190.

　　If presenting the ACT Test, a minimum composite score of 24 is required.

　　All test scores and an official high school transcript showing that the high school diploma has been conferred must be received by August 1.

　　International Baccalaureate (IB) By presenting your IB Diploma with 3 higher level courses and with all grades above 3, you'll be considered for admissions based on your overall diploma score. Those who do not complete the diploma will be considered based on the 5 courses required for admission.

　　TOEFL iBT 86 , TOEFL PBT 560, IELTS Academic 6.5

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 86.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

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World ranking

　　201st / 1250

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